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= July 7 =
== About Stocks ==

Hi,

My name is Dick Sucker and I just want to say that I want to invest money in the cock market because I want to know how to suck cock. I don't really have a good enough idea so that I may invest without anybody's guidance as I am totally new to this, please help me in understanding cocks, i.e., do you get sick swallowing cum, what is the best way to suck cock and what are the different ways to suck cock without getting gooey.

I would be highly obliged if you can provide me some help on the same, my contact info is :
<small>info redacted to avoid spam</small>
Kind Regards,

Dipankar Chauhan.<small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:61.246.203.116|61.246.203.116]] ([[User talk:61.246.203.116|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/61.246.203.116|contribs]]) 01:28, 7 July 2006  (UTC{{{3|}}})</small>

:The help desk is for questions on how to use Wikipedia.  For general knowledge questions, such as yours, please use the [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|reference desk]]. -- Reinyday, 03:24, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
*THat said, I wouldn't recommend taking advice from complete strangers where your savings are involved. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 04:56, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
::I think the user is trying to understand more about the functions of stock related stuffs rather than seeking for investment advises. I'd suggest s/he to read [[Stock]] (and things in the see also section), [[Stock broker]], [[Stock market]]. --[[User:Winhunter|WinHunter]] <sup>([[User talk:Winhunter|talk]])</sup> 07:33, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

== using other html elements ==

on a couple of occasion, I've wanted to use elements from HTML that don't seem to be supported on wiki. Is there any way to force the system to includes these elements. I've tried &lt;nowiki&gt; without any luck. I'd like to be able to use the ABBR, ACRONYM, and DFN elements.. Also I'm working on a proposal essay where I'd like to create a mock up with dumb (they won't actually work) html form or control elements like SELECT and INPUT. If anyone knows a way to use these elements, I'd greatly appreciate the help. My alternative on the form mockup is to just use an image, but the form mockup would be less taxing on resources and be much more illustrative of what I hope to accomplish. Thanks for the help. --[[User:Cplot|Cplot]] 05:48, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
*The Wikimedia software is not made to use HTML, even though some tags still work. I didn't even know of most of the tags you mentioned, but if any of them are formatting related like DFN, perhaps you can use div-tags to format instead. [[WP:AFC]] and my [[User talk:MacGyverMagic|talk page]] use a very simple form. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 07:29, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
:: Thanks for the suggestion, but unfortuantely none of them are formatting related. They're all semantic in nature. I read conflicting things in the documentation and help: for example that html tags are all supported in addition to the wiki markup,. Unfortuantely for me that's not the case. Thanks for the rreply though. --[[User:Cplot|Cplot]] 08:13, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
*What are those tags supposed to accomplish when they work? - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 08:24, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

: Well, the first three I mentioned (ABBR, ACRONYM, and DFN) are very similar in nature. They're meant to contain abbreviations, acronyms and defining terms respectively. They don't necessarily effect the presentation of their contents, but obviously with style sheet edint they could. Typically the markup would include use ot the title attribute so the ABBR might work like this (<span title="United States of America">USA</span>). Allow your curors to hover over the abbreviation and the full text of the abbrevaition displays.  The DFN is for the introduction of a new term at the place it's being defined. The wiki manual of stsyle calls for special treatment in this case and rather than remembering what that treatment is, an editor would simply wrap the term in the dfn tags and the stylesheet would hanlde the rest.

: The SELECT and INPUT elemetns are used in forms. As I said I wnated to make a mock up of a web user interface for an essay proposal I'm working on. Button, pop-up menus, checkboxes, and input fields wouldn't actually do anything except give the reader a sense of the user interface and a bit of a sense of the structural relations i propose to lie behind the user interface.

: I can actually understand the WikiMedia software leaving out these form fields, but the semantic ABBR, ACRONYM and DFN elements would be quite useful for an encylopedia. I could even imagine the server software automatically building ABBR and ACRONYM elements from the approved list or if someone placed something like: In the United States of America (<span title="United States of America">USA</span>), ... Then everytime this a reader encountered this abbreviation in the article or if they began skimmed the article too quickly they could still see what the abbreviation meant from a curor hover. --[[User:Cplot|Cplot]] 09:47, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

::The list of html tags that are supported is at [[Help:HTML in wikitext]].  Adding more requires a software change.  Feel free to make a feature request, see [[Wikipedia:Bugzilla]]. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 16:51, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

:I recommend consulting the [[WP:MOS|Manual of Style]] to replicate the functions of those tags using Wiki markup. Wikipedia aims to keep a consistent style throughout its articles and the MOS defines that style. --[[User:Ginkgo100|Ginkgo100]] <sup>[[User talk:Ginkgo100|''talk'']] · [[Special:Contributions/Ginkgo100|''contribs'']]</sup> 17:05, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

==[[:pt:Carlos Krystal]]==
Seeing as the article was deleted over here, perhaps it should be on other languages too for being completely unverifiable (which is very uncommon for porn actors). Could someone drop a line to the Puortoguese Wikipedia to inform them? I can't find their AFD or help desk equivalents. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 08:23, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
:If you go to [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion]], you can follow the interwiki link on the left to ptWiki's [[:pt:Wikipedia:Páginas para eliminar|Wikipedia:Páginas para eliminar]]. I've tried to [[:pt:Wikipedia:P%C3%A1ginas_para_eliminar/Carlos_Krystal|nominate the article]], hopefully I've followed the process correctly - they seem to list articles by date of eligibility for deletion, which is apparently 15 days after nomination, which took me a few goes to get right. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 17:32, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
::I've translated it for you Sam. '''[[User:Fetofs|<font color="blue">fetofs</font>]]''' <sup>[[User_talk:Fetofs|<font color="maroon">Hello!</font>]]</sup> 17:57, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
:::Obrigado :-) --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 18:12, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
*Thanks to the both of you. I thought I was linked to the policy page instead of the nomination page. Shows how much my puertoguese language skills suck... - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 18:35, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

== Auto fill search field deletion ==

Where does the file that automatically fills the 'search' field reside? - you know where you start to type text into the search field and Wiki tries to auto fill from previous searchs - can i edit it to add search items and can i delete it to remove searched items? <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:86.142.104.242|86.142.104.242]] ([[User talk:86.142.104.242|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/86.142.104.242|contribs]]) 08:32, 7 July 2006  (UTC{{{3|}}})</small>
:I think you are referring to the browser's auto-complete function. To my knoweledge, it is not possible to edit those results. --[[User:Winhunter|WinHunter]] <sup>([[User talk:Winhunter|talk]])</sup> 08:35, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
::Wikipedia doesn't store those items for you, your browser does. Items are added when you put the words in and hit either of the two buttons. To delete them, depends on which browser you are using. Usually some form of <code>delete</code> and another key will remove items from that list such as <code>ctrl+del</code>. [[User:Dismas|Dismas]]|[[User talk:Dismas|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 08:36, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

== Changed Username...Old userpage? ==

I recently changed my username from Aaron teh tennisman, and I was wondering if I should delete my old userpage or if there was some way I could change it to my current username. 
-[[User:Teh tennisman|Teh tennisman]] 15:19, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
:Move the old userpage to your current one. --[[User:Winhunter|WinHunter]] <sup>([[User talk:Winhunter|talk]])</sup> 15:30, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
::Just move your old user page/talk page to the new location. If you need your current user page/talk pages to be deleted to make way for this move, simply list your pages up for speedy deletion, specifiying that you are moving over to a new account name. (You can alternatively leave a message on my talk page if you wish). Cheers, [[User:Tangotango|Tangot]][[User:Tangotango/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">a</span>]][[User Talk:Tangotango|ngo]] 15:31, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
: This sounds stupid: How do I move it? [[User:Teh tennisman|Teh tennisman]] 15:33, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
::You'll need to get your current user page/talk page deleted before moving your old ones over. Please contact me on my talk page if you want this to be done. - [[User:Tangotango|Tangot]][[User:Tangotango/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">a</span>]][[User Talk:Tangotango|ngo]] 15:37, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

Well you can't, since you created a userpage for your new name. Normally you would click the "move" tab at the top of the page you want to move, however users who are not administrators can not move pages to a title that already exists. I can delete your new userpage for you, and then you can move your old page to it if you would like. Do you want me to do that? [[User:Prodego|<span style="color:darkgreen;">''Prodego''</span>]] [[User talk:Prodego|<sup style="color:darkgreen;">talk</sup>]] 15:37, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
:Oups... I should have make one more click before I make that answer. Anyways, if you have help from the administrator, that's relatively easy, though if you don't, you can still tag your current userpage and talk pages with speedy deletion tag and move the page in after the page is deleted. --[[User:Winhunter|WinHunter]] <sup>([[User talk:Winhunter|talk]])</sup> 15:43, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

== About Vegito & Gogeta in Dragon Ball Z & Dragon Ball GT ==

1. The potara fusion between Goku & Vegeta. Elder Kai says it is better. No requirements like the ones used in the Dance (identical power levels and physical build) are necessary for the earrings. When using this method, the name of the dominant individual begins the blended name of the fused being. 

How does Vegeta have more characteristics such as hair and personality and more dominant role in Vegito then Goku? Vegito wears Vegeta's gloves and boots and his hair resembles Vegeta's. Goku only have a little role in Vegito, the rest belongs to Vegeta. Also Vegito uses Vegeta's attacks more then Goku's example: Vegito uses the "Big Bang Attack". 


2. Goku & Vegeta fuse using the fusion dance and formed Super Saiyan 2 Gogeta in Dragon Ball Z: Movie 12 and Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta in Dragon Ball GT. The facts are Gogeta never said his name was Gogeta. When asked by Janemba he said "i'm neither Goku or Vegeta, i'm the one who will destroy you". He said the same thing in Dragon Ball GT. How did Gogeta get his name, when Gogeta himself never said he was called Gogeta? Vegito made it official that his name was Vegito. 


3. In the game Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 2 does it require to put the capsules of Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 2, Super Saiyan 3, Super Saiyan 4 to keep using Goku at Super Saiyan 4? Example: like the previous games when Goku reaches Super Saiyan 4 you have to put all the other capsules to make Super Saiyan 4 Goku or does each level have its own move sets example: Super Saiyan 4 Goku has its own move sets like 10 x Kamehameha? Also with the fusion i read it somewhere in the Dragon Ball sites that you can do fusion while playing? If so does it require for you to put capsules as well or the fuse warrior have its own move sets example: Gogeta has its own moves sets? 

Also when you teleport in the game do you need to put a capsule? And can you teleport anytime or just teleport a blast? Can you use someone else's attacks example: Goku using Vegeta's "final flash" 


4. Does anyone know why didn't the author Akira Toriyama have much to do with Dragon Ball Z Movies and Dragon Ball GT? [[User:Urdabomb 514|Urdabomb 514]]

:Have you tried the [[Wikipedia:Reference desk/Miscellaneous|Miscellaneous section]] of Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]? They specialize in answering knowledge questions there; this help desk is only for questions about using Wikipedia.  For your convenience, here's the link to post a question there: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Reference_desk/Miscellaneous&action=edit&section=new&editintro=Wikipedia:Reference_desk/How_to_ask click here]. I hope this helps. [[User:Tangotango|Tangot]][[User:Tangotango/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">a</span>]][[User Talk:Tangotango|ngo]] 15:36, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

== Is [[:Image:Perry.png]] a copyvio? ==

The [[:Image:Perry.png#Summary|summary]] says, "self-made scan from page 142" of a book, but under licensing there is a fair-use claim as if it were the cover of a book. The image is not very attractive anyway (too orange). --[[User:Mathew5000|Mathew5000]] 18:54, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
*Technically it is a copyvio, but it can be used because he has a fair use claim. He mae the scan of a book, so it needs a book template (even though it's not a cover image). The fact you can scan a copyrighted image, doesn't mean you can alter its copyright.- [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 20:42, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

::How could it be fair use? The image does not seem to be a publicity still, but a portrait taken for a specific book. --[[User:Mathew5000|Mathew5000]] 23:51, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

:::In general, "fair use" means you can use an image (any image) for educational, non-commercial purposes.  The image is too orange, as you mention.  You can [[Wikipedia:Images and media for deletion|nominate it for deletion]].  — Reinyday, 05:33, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

::::You may also add [[Template:Fair use disputed]] to the image to dispute "the assertion that the use of this image qualifies as fair use" by pasting <nowiki>{{fair use disputed|~~~|reason}}</nowiki> on the image page.  — Reinyday, 05:39, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

:::::Done. Thanks. I don't agree with your statement that fair use means you can use any image for educational non-commercial purposes. For example, see [[Wikipedia:Fair Use#Images]]. Under "Counterexamples", that article says it is not fair use to use an image of a Barry Bonds baseball card to illustrate the article on Barry Bonds. I think that's exactly analogous to the fair-use claim in respect of this photo of Matthew Perry. --[[User:Mathew5000|Mathew5000]] 07:10, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

== Article ==

How to I write/creat a new article?
:I have left a few links on your talk page. They will help you start. Please take a moment to read them. All the best -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 19:04, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

== Large Image Placement ==

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....... on the Legend of Zelda Oracle of Seasons page? 
[[User:Qho]]

*You could place it on the talk page and have a discussion about it there. — Reinyday, 20:30, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
**I can tell you now that the answer will probably be 'you can't'. Wikipedia articles are not ASCII art galleries. Nice though. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 21:37, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

== How do I get a table that lists: This user is... ==

I've seen tables on many users homepages that has a large table and swuared into boxes. In each box there is a sentence that alsways starts with, "This user is...." For example, I've seen, "This user is South Korean" "This user is a Jedi."

How can I make my own????

:I believe you are looking for [[Wikipedia:Userboxes]]. Just click the link to find out more. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 19:35, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

== My Paragraphs are Somehow Wrong. ==
The couple of entries of mine in the discussion section have all come out as one long sentence. Can someone advise me as to what I'm doing wrong? [[User:BigDon|BigDon]] 12:21, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
*Just as in your question, you started the line with a space, which is wikicoding for a box with a broken line around it and one long sentence. Just use blank lines to separate paragraphs. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 21:34, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

== Picture Copyright Policy Question ==

On the site http://opguide.bravehost.com/, it is said (on the bottom of the page) that the pictures from the site can be used elsewhere.  This probably a stupid question, but can I use pictures off of that site on Wikipedia because of that?  And, so, could I use any pictures on Wikipedia off of any site, as long as I got permission from the site maker?
:The images in question are screenshots from an animé, right? So no, because the copyright doesn't belong to the site maker, it probably belongs to the producers of the animé. He doesn't have the right to give that permission. However, you might still be able to use the pictures in articles about the animé under a [[WP:FU|fair use]] claim.
:Generally, you cannot use images on Wikipedia only with permission from the site maker. The pictures must be released under the [[WP:GFDL|GFDL]] or a similar free use licence - if they give Wikipedia permission, or only give permission for non-commercial use, then the content can't be redistributed under the terms of the GFDL (for examples of sites that do this, see [[WP:FORK|mirrors and forks]]). --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 21:36, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
*As the site owner states, these are screen caps and those images are owned by the company that made the show that's being captured. He's granting permission, so you don't need to ask if you can use his caps, but you need a [[fair use rationale]] to be able to use a screen cap. They can only be used in a limited amount on articles describing what's being shown. If you want to use images from websites always ask permission unless the owner has already given permission for images to be distributed freely (with no exceptions for commercial use) and make sure the webmaster owns the images to begin with. Too many people on the internet are completely clueless about copyright and think anything without a copyright notice can be used for free which is incorrect. Everything is automatically copyrighted unless the original creator states otherwise. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 21:41, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

== How do I make a redirecting page? ==

I have tried to make the page [[Agent Desmond]] redirect the viewer to [[Chester Desmond]] but all that appears is a blank page. Am I using incorrect mark-up?

[[User:Sixfoottallrabbit|Sixfoottallrabbit]] 21:26, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
:[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Agent_Desmond&redirect=no Looks fine to me]. Try clearing your cache - press Ctrl-F5 if you're using Internet Explorer, Ctrl-Shift-R in Firefox. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 21:31, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

== Electrical encyclopedia and dictionary ==

I am trying to create an electrical dictionary and encyclopedia and perhaps a patent library. I tried to copy your files on electricity but I dont want the hyperlinks.  Is there a way to save the files without the underlined words.  Maybe my computer is to old.

Thanks for your help,

Chris Olivier
<removed email>
*Please don't post your email address here. You don't want to be spammed. Try the "printable version" in the toolbox on the far left of your screen. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 21:44, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

== redirect function ==

Anyone know why the redirect I placed at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaenserndorf isn't working? It seems to interpret the # char as a number. I followed the examples so it has me baffled! Thanks. [[User:Fmgazette|Fmgazette]] 23:16, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
:Fixeth.  Dunno what was wrong with it, could be to do with the way the weird characters were written, but I dunno.  --<font face="verdana"><small>[[User:JD_UK|JD]]</small><nowiki>[</nowiki><sup>[[User_talk:JD UK|don't talk]]</sup>|<sub>[[Special:Emailuser/JD UK|email]]</sub></font>] 23:22, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
= July 8 =
== Deleting User Pages==
Can we delete user pages or only articles? I'm asking because I found one ([[User:Taj international]]) that seems to just be an advert for a head shop. [[User:Smart194|Smart194]] 18:53, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
:This is discussed at [[Wikipedia:Deletion policy]]. The first line of action is to discuss the problem with the user as they may be willing to correct any problems once you explain your view point. If after discussing the situation the problem isn't resolved, you can list the page at [[Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion]]. [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 19:37, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

== How to suggest articles to merge ==

I was wondering how to merge articles.  I was just surfing through and noticed that there are pages for Conte Forum and Kelley Rink.  The problem being, it's the same building.  Not only that, but it looks like the text is an exact copy in both articles.  So how do I tag these pages for the "suggest a merger" line? [[User:ToddC4176|ToddC4176]]
:Please consult [[WP:MM]] for more information. --[[User:Winhunter|WinHunter]] <sup>([[User talk:Winhunter|talk]])</sup> 01:08, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

::They actually are separate, and different, articles. [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kelley_Rink&redirect=no Kelley Rink] is a [[Wikipedia:Redirects|redirect]] to [[Conte Forum]], so any time you load the page [[Kelley Rink]] you automaticly go to [[Conte Forum]]. To see the real content of Kelley Rink [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kelley_Rink&redirect=no go here]. The way you would suggest articles to be merged is adding <nowiki>{{mergeto|article to merge to}} or {{mergefrom|article to merge from}}</nowiki> to the top of the articles, or just merge them yourself. You should generally bring the merge up on the talk page before you merge the pages however. In the instance of Conte Forum and Kelley Rink there is no need for any action. [[User:Prodego|<span style="color:darkgreen;">''Prodego''</span>]] [[User talk:Prodego|<sup style="color:darkgreen;">talk</sup>]] 01:09, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

== tennis player top 200 ranking by year ==

I WANT TO SEE THE TOP 200 TENNIS PLAYERS RANKED BY YEAR FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS

*Please feel free to create this article. — Reinyday, 05:12, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
**Your capitals come over as SHOUTING (and a Please would have been nice!) - [[User:Arpingstone|Adrian Pingstone]] 18:21, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

== Are Wikipedia usage explanations bundled anywhere? ==

I would like to read the main Wikipedia site info offline. I do not have internet at home right now, and there are more pages of Editing instructions and FAQs and so on than I have time to go through at any one time on-line. 

Can these main pages be bundled (e.g. zipped) and placed somewhere easy for users in my predicament to trip over and download? (If such exists already, sorry I haven't tripped over it yet--maybe because I haven't much time online?) Thanks.
[[User:70.173.184.136|70.173.184.136]] 01:12, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

:There are static versions of Wikipedia. For article content only (images, templates, and articles as of June 19 2006) you can download [http://download.wikimedia.org/enwiki/20060619/enwiki-20060619-pages-articles.xml.bz2 this]. Note however this file is extremely large, 1.4 gigabites '''compressed'''. Also, the history is not included, so if an article happened to be vandalized when dumped, you are out of luck. You can download it with history, but that is an understandably huge file, so I would not recommend doing that. [[User:Prodego|<span style="color:darkgreen;">''Prodego''</span>]] [[User talk:Prodego|<sup style="color:darkgreen;">talk</sup>]] 01:19, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

::Wait, do you want the Help and Wikipedia namespaces, not the articles? I can't quite tell from your question. [[User:Prodego|<span style="color:darkgreen;">''Prodego''</span>]] [[User talk:Prodego|<sup style="color:darkgreen;">talk</sup>]] 01:25, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

:::Yes, (s)he would like to read the help files ("Editing instructions and FAQs") offline.  I don't know if they are available for download, but it's a great idea. — Reinyday, 05:13, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

:Yes, I should have emphasized that it is the Help pages I am particularly interested in, those About wikipedia, including all the pages on wiki LaTeX and reporting vandalism and so on. Having those would make my time online with wiki more efficient. Thanks, though, for the note on the more complete compressed archive (is that link also noted in one of what would be called the Help pages?).--[[User:70.173.184.136|70.173.184.136]] 21:02, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

The information about this is at [[Wikipedia:Database download]]. However I do not believe there is a downloadable version of the Help pages. You could manually save them, and read them like that, I suppose. [[User:Prodego|<span style="color:darkgreen;">''Prodego''</span>]] [[User talk:Prodego|<sup style="color:darkgreen;">talk</sup>]] 22:05, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== Copyright issue on website photo ==

Hi,
I've been helping a [[User:Creator22|newbie]] contribute to the page [[Ioka]], there is a transcript of the discussion on the [[Talk:Ioka|talk]] page.  I think that he/she is genuine in their attempts to improve the article that they have made.  They have uploaded a photo [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:IOKA_OlD.jpg] to illustrate the article, which they have taken from the website of the subject of the article (a nightclub) but have not asked permission.  It is my understanding that we generally assume that photos from websites are covered by copyright unless explicitly stated otherwise - the user has put the uncertain copyright tag onto the photo as a stopgap.  Please could somebody have a look at the discussion and make sure that I have been passing on corrct information?  I also don't know how to tag the photo in its current condition (this is the first time that I have had to deal with a photo copyright and i would appreciate some help/links the help me better deal with these problems in future.  Many thanx [[User:Mammal4|Mammal4]] 09:17, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
*Left note on user's talk and one on the license section of the image in question. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 12:16, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

== Newb with one more question ==

Thanks for the reply above, MGM. I honestly looked and could not find how to reply to one of these discussion sections so it comes out all nice and nested and such. After you hit the edit button what do you do? (I did find out about the four tilda thing while looking for it though) [[User:BigDon|BigDon]] 12:31, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
*Just click the edit link of the section you want to edit (it's at the top of the section) and tag your comment to the end. To make them bulletted or indented, use * or : respectively. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 12:40, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

== Adding fansite ==

Hello,

I want to add my website to The Sims 2 page, fansites part. When i add, its become deleted later. How can i add my www.simaniac.com website to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sims_2

Gurkan Ezerce
www.simaniac.com

Thanks.

:Adding your own sites to wikipedia is generally considered [[WP:Spam]]. The best way to gain acceptance for your site is to go to the discussion page for the relevant topic and propose it there. If accepted as having useful content, the site will be added by other editors -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 12:36, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
*Wikipedia is an encyclopedia and we do not aim to link every single fansite on articles. Please see [[Wikipedia:External links]] and [[WP:SPAM]] for guidance. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 12:38, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

==Mysterious category appearance==

Hi. I've been working on cleaning up [[:Category:Geography]]. It has several articles related to Ontario that should be only in subcategories, not the main category. But when I open the articles to edit, I can't see any "[[:Category:Geography]]" to delete. I considered asking about this at a category page, but there seems to be more traffic here. [[User:Maurreen|Maurreen]] 17:17, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
:I took a look at the [[Clarington, Ontario]] page and spotted the category had been added during [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clarington%2C_Ontario&diff=next&oldid=55039499 this] edit. It appears to be a side effect of using the {{tl|Location grid}} template, which was created by [[User:Raccoon Fox|Raccoon Fox]]. You might want to check with that editor as to why they have included the category in the template. It is possible they just forgot to use the <nowiki><noinclude> and </noinclude></nowiki> tags. [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 17:40, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

::Thank you. [[User:Maurreen|Maurreen]] 17:48, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
mrs stone

== Tim Hayes ==

Listened this AM and would like to know what times he is on!!!
Thanks,
:This desk focuses <s>mostly</s> on answering questions about Wikipedia. You'll probably have more luck if you repost this question over on the [[Wikipedia:Reference Desk/Miscellaneous|Reference Desk]]. You may also want to specify what country you're in, and what station you were listening to (if you can remember.) [[User:GeeJo|<span style="padding : 0px 1px 1px 1px; border : 1px solid #809EF5; cursor: wait; background: #FFFFFF ; color: #99B3FF">GeeJo</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:GeeJo|(t)]]</sup>⁄<sub>[[Special:Contributions/GeeJo|(c)]]</sub> <small>&bull;&nbsp;15:46, 8 July 2006 (UTC)</small>
*Made a slight adjustment in your answer. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 17:57, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

== Rotating barnstar ==

How did Trainspotter get that barnstar to spin? [[user:GangstaEB|<font color="black">Gang</font>]][[user talk:GangstaEB|<font color="red">sta</font>]][[Wikipedia:Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">e</span>]][[Special:Contributions/GangstaEB|<font color="blue">B</font>]] 15:55, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
:Could you specify which barnstar you are referring to? Thanks. [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 17:43, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
*Probably the tireless contributor's barnstar. It's a [[gif]] animation. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 17:51, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

== Wiki-linking dates ==

What is current policy/consensus on linking dates that are mentioned in an article?  Suppose I am creating a new biographical article with birth and death dates:  "'''John Smith''' (January 22, 1900 - December 10, 1980)".  Should I create a link for "[[1900]]" and "[[1980]]?  How about for "[[January 22]]" and "[[December 10]]".  The argument I can think of in favor of these links is that everything is connected to everything else and that one should be able to hop all over the place easily, especially to the year, which is probably a more substantive link to the article-content that the month/day date.  The argument against these links would be that they aren't likely to bring a reader to anything relevant to the subject of the article and unnecessary links can be distracting.  I've seen similar articles created both with and without this type of links.  To this point I have been including all the links but I will creating some new bios in the next few days and want to get it right.  What is the present community thinking on this?  [[User:Newyorkbrad|Newyorkbrad]] 17:28, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

:Yes, you should. [[User:Jacek Kendysz|Jacek Kendysz]] 17:54, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
<div align="right"> Read more: '''[[Wikipedia:Manual of Style (dates and numbers)#Dates of birth and death]]''' </div>


::Loose years should rarely be wikified (unless the year is particularly relevant). Full dates should be wikified by wikifying the date and the year separately. This allows the preferences with regard to the date's format for users to kick in. So you should do this: "'''John Smith''' ([[January 22]], [[1900]] - [[December 10]], [[1980]])." - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 17:56, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

:::Thanks, that's consistent with how I've been handling, your quick confirmations appreciated.

== British IDBD equivalent. ==

Occasionally, I've tried finding information on British theatre actors, but neither [[IMDB]] nor [[IBDB]] is really helpful in that regard. Can anyone recommend a source that is the British equivalent of [[IBDB]]? - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 17:49, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
:You might get a better answer at the reference desk, but two places that you could try are the [http://d.webring.com/hub?ring=baaw British Actors & Actresses Webring] and [http://www.tmaw.co.uk/homepage.html Theatre, Musicals & Actors (UK webpage)]. [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 19:28, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
*I figured it was a referencing question... Anyway, I'll give those a try. Thanks. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 19:55, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
*Hmmm, not exactly the big database I was hoping for. Any other ideas? - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 20:10, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
:Sorry, I am not aware of any big database sites. However, someone at [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Theatre]] may be able to help. [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 22:34, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
*Good idea. I've dropped them a note. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 23:23, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

== Images and line spacing ==

<s>Can anyone give me any tips on how I can prevent the increased spacing between lines when I include inline images? Please look at the introduction on my [[User_talk:Andrewh|user talk page]] if you want an example. I know about [[HTML]] and simple [[CSS]]. '''[[User:Andrewh|Andrew]]''' <span style="font-size: 8pt;">''([[User_talk:Andrewh|My talk]] · [[User:Andrewh/World Cup 2006|World Cup]])''</span> 21:32, 8 July 2006 (UTC)</s>
:Never mind ... I've done a workaround. '''[[User:Andrewh|Andrew]]''' <span style="font-size: 8pt;">''([[User_talk:Andrewh|My talk]] &middot; [[User:Andrewh/World Cup 2006|World Cup]])''</span> 22:50, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

== How can I end an edit war I'm not "fighting" in?   ==

I’ve been witnessing an edit war in [[Firebender]], and I’m not sure what to do at this point. Specifically, the war is over in what episode the first use of “Blue Fire” in [[Avatar: The Last Airbender]] took place. Parties keep changing the episode given.  At first, I asked on the talk page that the war stop and a source of information on the subject be consulted. This was ignored, so I suggested dispute resolution, which one side ignored and the other declared he would not peruse. I then added the [[Template:DisputedAssertion|Disputed Assertion]] template, which was subsequently removed by one of the parties. 

Since the parties will not engage in resolution at all, I’m at a loss as to what action to take to end the war. I’ve considered asking for page protection, but seems like such a large step that I’d like to know if there is anything else I can do.--[[User:Fyre2387|Fyre2387]] 23:36, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
:Taking a quick look at the article history, there has been at least one breach of the 3 revert rule by {{User|24.205.79.223}} (over 2nd and 3rd July) and the other editors are definitely walking on the edge of a breach if they haven't yet broken it. As suggested on the [[WP:3RR#Enforcement|3RR page]] you should take the breach by 24.205.79.223 to the [[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/3RR]] page and at the same time ask the administrators to look at the other editors' history. Hopefully administrator intervention will make them see reason and agree a consensus. [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 23:55, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
::A small correction, the editor switched to {{User|24.205.142.210}} before carrying out the 4th edit. [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 23:59, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

: I'm not an official help-desker or anything, and I don't know if other users are supposed to post comments here, so someone delete this if it doesn't belong.  But without superseding any "quasi-official" advice, if you are knowledgeable about the subject of the dispute, it seems to me the thing to do is to post the correct answer with a specific citation to an authoritative reference work on Firebender, if there is one. [[User:Newyorkbrad|Newyorkbrad]] 00:14, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
::Welcome to the help desk team! We don't have any rules about who can post an answer, so your comment is welcome. If you feel you can help someone else, just post away. :) [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 00:22, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

= July 9 =
== forgot password ==

Iforgot my password, and the e-mail address that I originally used is no longer active.  Is the e any way to change my registered e-mail address?  My username is MikeF

Thank-you

:You will need to [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Userlogin&type=signup create a new account.] --[[User:Hetar|Hetar]] 00:44, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

== Main Page Toolbox ==

What is the purpose of the "Permanent Link" selection in the main page toolbox. It apparently does nothing when I click on it.--[[User:70.175.29.112|70.175.29.112]] 00:25, 9 July 2006 (UTC)Ron

:When you click on this link you should notice that the [[URL]] in your browser changes. The Permanent Link feature is normally used for people who are using Wikipedia for research purposes, and want to cite a specific version of an article. That way, when people reading their papers come along and follow their references, they will get the exact same version of the article that the original researcher referenced. --[[User:Hetar|Hetar]] 00:42, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

== How to make narrow columns in tables? ==

I'm not sure if '''Village Pump: Technical''' would be a better place to ask, but here goes...

I'm trying to make a table with narrow columns, on the order of 30-60 pixels wide. There seems to be a minimum width of around 100px. I've tried the tricks I can think of, like setting a width for the whole table, using width="*" or width="auto" on the columns I want to narrow, removing the width specs entirely for those columns. No way could I get below about 100px.

I've checked the help pages, especially Help:table, and looked at the FAQs. No answers there. I guess it's time to escalate.

TIA. --[[User:CPWinter|Chris]] 04:03, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
:Like this?
{| class="wikitable"
|- 
|width="30px"|A b c d e f g
|style="width: 30px;"|a b c d e f g
|-
|1 2 3 4 5 6
|0 9 8 7 7 7
|}
--<strong><tt>[[User:Schwarzm|<font color="maroon">Max</font>]]</tt></strong>  <small class="plainlinks">[[User Talk:Schwarzm|Talk ]][{{SERVER}}{{localurl:User talk:Schwarzm|action=edit&section=new}} (add)]</small> 04:14, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

== ??? ==
How do I view messages that I left other people on their talk pages?
[[User:Rawisrob|Rawisrob]] 04:12, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

:I would suggest visiting the respective [[WP:TALK|talk pages]]. If you don't remember the users, you could try looking over your [[Help:Contributions|contributions]] (click on the link that says "my contributions" on the top right of the page. --[[User:Hetar|Hetar]] 04:16, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

:edit conflict:An easy way to do so would be to click "my contributions" at the top right of the page. Then click on the relevant contribution. You should reach there. Normally, if you are conversting with a user, its better to add him/her to your watchlist, so that you know if he/she answers on that page instead of yours -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 04:18, 9 July 2006 (UTC)


EDIT: Thanks but I think I did that before with no luck.
:I checked your contributions. You dont seem to have left any message to any user -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 04:29, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
*You probably did that when you weren't logged in. Try tracking down the IP address you used and visit the contributions of that IP. Or if you remember the name of one of the users, try if you can find your IP in their history. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 09:27, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

== Corbis Stock Images and Wikipedia ==

I am a reasonably experience Wikipedian and recently I came across http://pro.corbis.com/ which i am sure you are all familiar with. It is a stock image resource so to speak.
Does, and if not; why doesn't, Wikipedia have a subscription to this site and their stock images. If this was possible on a technical and legal basis then Corbis would surely be an indespensable resource for Wikipedia articles. I'm sure there are a number of reasons why there has not been a partnership between Wikipedia and Corbis but could someone, everyone, please message me back about this.

I posted this because I thought that maybe this has just gone as an unnoticed opportunity. :)
--[[User:Alexbonaro|Alexbonaro]] 05:01, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

:It would make absolutely no sense for us to pay for a subscription to Corbis while we have hundreds of users around the world who constantly provide us with "royalty free" (ie pd or no rights reserved) images on a regular basis.  Some of these photographers are very good too (such as [[User:Fir0002|Fir0002]] and [[User:Nilington|Nilington]]). It's kind of part of the Wikipedia philosophy, we rely on volunteer contributors to create all of our material, pictures, articles, and even the software that our Wiki runs on. --[[User:Hetar|Hetar]] 05:45, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
::I would add that all images on Wikipedia are licensed under the [[GNU Free Documentation License]], or so I understand, and thus available for free reuse in compliance with that license. If Wikipedia licensed images from Corbis, that license would be for Wikipedia to use Corbis' ''copyrighted'' material, but since Wikipedia wouldn't own the license but simply be a licensee, it could not, in turn, grant free distribution to users, so I don't see how it could work. There have been discussion in the past of whether Corbis has the right to the copyright of some of the images it claims ownership over. You might find the following discussions interesting: [[Wikipedia:Reference desk archive/July 2004#copyright of a object in a image x copyright of the image of an object|here]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Village_pump_%28policy%29&oldid=40927453 here] (go to the section titled "Use of pre-1923 "copyrighted" stock images" in the latter one; I couldn't link directly).--[[User:Fuhghettaboutit|Fuhghettaboutit]] 05:57, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

== Funniest vandalised page wiki? ==

there was a wiki page on the funniest vandalised pages once, but I can't for the life of me find it. is it still around?

:You might be thinking of [[WP:BJAODN]]. For some simillar stuff check out [[m:Category:Humor]] and [http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Uncyclopedia.] --[[User:Hetar|Hetar]] 05:39, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

that was it, thanks.

== How do I create a new page? ==

Thanks.
:See: [[Help:Starting a new page]]. You might also look at [[Wikipedia:Your first article]] and [[Wikipedia:How to write a great article]]. You might also take a run through the [[Wikipedia:Tutorial]] which will answer many questions about editing on Wikipedia.--[[User:Fuhghettaboutit|Fuhghettaboutit]] 06:18, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

== Moon craters. ==

Are all the craters on the moon ancient or is the moon still subject to recent bombardment? If so, do astronomers see such 'strikes' taking place and how frequently? Are new craters being formed and mapped?

[[User:Sabaco|Sabaco]] 07:30, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
:[[Wikipedia:Reference desk]] would be the right place to ask such questions. This helpdesk is for questions regarding wikipedia only -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 07:35, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

== translation and communication ==

I've been around a while but am still a little confused about talk pages. I've made some posts and had no replies and was wondering how to get attention. I want to request a translation from another language article similar to one I've created in wiki to put into english (eg. http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vic_Lockman), and want to know if I'm on the right track with [[List of web development companies]] - I think it's been deleted before and am unsure of the article worthyness. I've put comments on discussion and talk pages but dont seem to be getting too much response. Is there some kind of help or respond tag that I can write to get attention? [[User:Aussiepete|Peter]] 10:08, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
:Regarding the list, I just went through it and its a rather indiscriminate collection of websites. If such a list were to be made comprehensive, it would consist of more than thousands of entries from all over the world. Thats the reason, it keeps getting deleted. It would be better to create a category and add the category to companies that are notable enough to merit an article on wikipedia. In my opinion, this list is likely to get [[WP:PROD]]DED again, unless you can give a good argument on why it should be considered encyclopedic. Also see [[WP:Not#Wikipedia_is_not_an_indiscriminate_collection_of_information|here]] for more info -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 10:27, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

::... and, directly answering your question, if you put <code><nowiki>{{helpme}}</nowiki></code>, followed by a question, on your talk page someone will likely drop by and respond. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 15:06, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

:Also, you can request Translations Into English via [[WP:TIE]]. --[[User:Mathew5000|Mathew5000]] 07:23, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== Schools ==

Is there a notability guideline similar to [[WP:BIO]] for middle schools, high schools, etc?  If so, I can't find it.  --[[User:Brian G|Brian G]] 12:31, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

:Yes, read [[WP:SCHOOL]]. [[User:Jacek Kendysz|Jacek Kendysz]] 12:34, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

==Question about article disambiguation==
Articles about things named "uniq" are getting hard to manage. Currently we have [[uniq]] about the Unix command, [[UNIQ]] about the nightclub in Helsinki, and [[UniQ]] about the New Zealand LGBT students' association. We also have [[ugli fruit]] about the uniq fruit. How should these be organised? [[User:JIP|<font color="#CC0000">J</font><font color="#00CC00">I</font><font color="#0000CC">P</font>]] | [[User talk:JIP|Talk]] 16:14, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
*The dab notices on the articles work for me. They really are "unique" and the people that don't capitalize properly are easily redirected to the proper article. I would keep things as is unless more articles with the name drop in. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 16:57, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
::Hmm... it does seem appropriate for a disambiguation page, though.  Disambiguation pages cover all capitalizations, so it would work out fine.  I don't mind making it, unless there is some disagreement.  The disambiguation links do work, but they should really only link to one article. -- [[User:Natalya|Nataly]][[User:Natalya/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">a</span>]] 17:26, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
:::I don't disagree, as long as it is just one disambiguation at [[Uniq (disambiguation)]]. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 18:47, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
::::Done!  I've fixed all the respective links. -- [[User:Natalya|Nataly]][[User:Natalya/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">a</span>]] 00:55, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

== Page History ==

If you are logged on and have set your time zone to a different zone than UTC/GMT, then will the times in history pages be displayed be in your time zone or in UTC/GMT? --[[User:Yanwen|Yanwen]] 18:22, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
:Its showing in the local time zone for me -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 18:25, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
::Per [[Help:Preferences#Time zone]], your time zone is used for the "last modified" time (shown on every page) as well as a variety of other contexts, including history pages.  One place your time zone is not used is on pages where the time is created from your signature (using <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>), like this one. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 22:05, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

== Starting a new page ==
How do I start a new page?  I would like to write a piece on a singer, Mat Tanner. <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Tedbull2002|Tedbull2002]] ([[User talk:Tedbull2002|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Tedbull2002|contribs]]) 22:36, 9 July 2006</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned -->

:You should read [[Help:Starting a new page]]. See also [[Wikipedia:How to write a great article]]. [[User:Jacek Kendysz|Jacek Kendysz]] 22:41, 9 July 2006 (UTC)

= July 10 =

== With whom should I discuss an important copyright question? ==

I have an important copyright question whose answer I have not encountered in any of the vast documentation that Wikipedia has on copyright issues.  This question is rather important and general so, once it is answered, it should somehow be put into Wikipedia's copyright documentation.

With whom should I discuss this? <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:Vincent Ree|Vincent Ree]] ([[User talk:Vincent Ree|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Vincent Ree|contribs]]) 00:13, 10 July 2006  (UTC{{{3|}}})</small>
:Well, you can try here :-) --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 00:18, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

OK.  I'll state the question hypothetically:

Suppose some material is copyrighted by an entity (person, company, nation, etc.) which no longer exists.  More to the point, that entity cannot give nor deny permission to use their copyrighted material.  In that case, it is not possible to solicit permission to use the copyrighted material.  Does that material fall into the public domain?  Can that material still be used in Wikipedia?

I realize sometimes copyright ownerships may be transferred - for instance, some artists work then becomes property of their estate.  However, there may be other cases when either there is no transfer of copyright ownership or new copyright ownership is unknown.

Here's an example:  Suppose you wish to use an image in an Wikipedia article and that the copyright for that image originally belonged to a magazine or newspaper that has ceased publication.  In that case, it may not be possible (or, at least, it may be very difficult) to track down the new owner of the copyright (assuming one even exists!) to ask permission to use the image.  Can that image be used in Wikipedia?

:Unfortunately the answer is no, that image would be an example of [[orphaned works]]. See also [[WikipediaWikipedia:Village pump (miscellaneous)#Copyright status of 30+ year old found photos|here]] for a recent discussion on that. [[User:Garion96|Garion96]] [[User talk:Garion96|(talk)]] 01:30, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== Orphaned Pages ==

I trying to find the definition of Wikipedia "Orphaned Pages".  I haven't had any luck in my search so far...  so I thought I would ask here.  Wouldn't it be simpler to add a brief explanation to the heading of the Orphaned Pages list..? Thanks in advance--[[User:Dogfish|Dogfish]] 01:43, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

: "A page with no links from other pages."  See also [[Wikipedia:Orphan]]. [[User:Garion96|Garion96]] [[User talk:Garion96|(talk)]] 01:53, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== date of a ballgame between the clevelad indians and the st louis browns going about 19 inings in the early 1950s ==

what was the date of the ball game. <small> e-mail removed </small> --[[User:67.38.250.174|67.38.250.174]] 02:46, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

: Have you tried Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]? They specialize in knowledge questions, and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that's what this Help Desk is for). For your convenience, here's the link: [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]] (when you get there, just select the relevant section, and ask away). I hope this helps. [[User:Garion96|Garion96]] [[User talk:Garion96|(talk)]] 02:56, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== List of copy-editors ==

Is there a list of people who volunteer as copy-editors?

I would like to contribute to Wikipedia, but I am not much good for adding content, however I have experience in proof-reading and editing and would like to help. I have been doing so randomly as I access pages but I was wondering if there is a list or some other feature where you can put your name down as a volunteer copy-editor for articles that really need help, or that are nominated for feature article, or part of a WikiProject etc. [[User:JenLouise|JenLouise]] 03:04, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

: The first thing which comes to mind is [[:Category:Articles that need to be wikified]] which has a huge backlog. Although they are probably more projects needing copy editors. [[User:Garion96|Garion96]] [[User talk:Garion96|(talk)]] 03:09, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

:[[Wikipedia:Cleanup]] is another good place to start. &mdash;[[User:Bunchofgrapes|Bunchofgrapes]]  ([[User talk:Bunchofgrapes|talk]]) 03:15, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
: Or if you want to work on articles that are already a bit more polished, but that need just a little extra, try [[Wikipedia:Peer review]]. There's a need for a lot of good editors there. [[User:Titoxd|Tito]][[Wikipedia:Esperanza|<span style="color:#008000;">xd</span>]]<sup>([[User talk:Titoxd|?!?]])</sup> 07:09, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

:You can also look at the lists on [[:Category:Wikipedia articles needing copy edit]] - there are hundreds to choose from. [[User:Intensify|Intensify]] 12:34, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== nomination for deletion snafu? ==

I am fairly new to Wikipedia, but today decided that I understand it well enough to nominate an article for deletion.  I began to follow the process as described on [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion]], but encountered a problem.  When I went to edit the deletion discussion page, I found that it had already been created.  The article had been previously nominated for deletion, and the result was DELETE.  Apparently someone recreated the page, possibly with some new content, but the deletion discussion page still exists, with a note instructing me not to edit it.  My question is, should I ignore the note and begin to edit the deletion discussion page as instructed in [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion]], or leave it as is? The article in question is [[Michael Lorenzen]].  [[User:Rlitwin|Rlitwin]] 04:21, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
*Use the "Move" button at the top of the page, to move whatever discussion there is to something like [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Michael Lorenzen (first nomination)]] and then continue with your nomination as usual. Add a link pointing to the first nomination in the new discussion. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 04:40, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
:I think you are looking at an archived discussion. You would need to nominate an article for deletion on the article page itself, not on the talk page. Please let me know if you need more clarity -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 04:41, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
:Update: The article in question was created in July 2005. Can you give a link for where it has already been decided to be deleted- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 04:47, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
:: Thanks, Mgm.  I moved the prior discussion to a new location as you suggested and linked to it from the deletion discussion page, and created a new deletion discussion page based on the new nomination. [[User:Rlitwin|Rlitwin]] 04:56, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
:My preferred method is to use <nowiki>{{afdx|second}}</nowiki>, which uses {{tl|afdx}} to create the nomination at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Wherever (second nomination). You can replace 'second' with 'third', 'fourth' etc. as needed. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 09:34, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== Advertisements or not? ==

Hi! Sorry...I'm not too knowledgeable on Wikipedia procedures, but I noticed that user Gigmasters has been essentially adding advertisement for itself and its founder to several articles this evening.  I'm not sure how this should be handled, so any help would be appreciated.  Thanks! [[User:WildCowboy|WildCowboy]] 04:27, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
:Wikipedia has a guideline about [[WP:SPAM]]. You may like to go through it -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 04:42, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
*Try if it fitst [[WP:CSD|speedy deletion criteria]] and tag his new articles if they fit, or submit them to [[WP:AFD]]. Any ads in existing articles should be [[WP:REVERT|reverted]]. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 04:44, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== Images from IMDB ==

Hello. I was looking at the article for Hans Zimmer and I noticed that an image was requested. I look on the Internet Movie Database and there is a picture of him there. I was wondering if anyone knew if there are any copyrights on that. I wanted to use it for the article, but I don't want to break any rules. Thank you. --[[User:Kralahome|kralahome]] 05:50, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
*Unless stated otherwise, any picture has copyright. If it has no notice to inform you of that fact, it is still copyrighted. - [[User:131.211.210.10|131.211.210.10]] 07:43, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== Vacation for my parents ==

I am just wondering what ferry or bus I take from maine to get there. I want my parents to have a wonderful vacation. Please let me know if this is the wrong part of nova schochia. Sorry if spelled wrong. I live in New Bedford Ma.Please let me know. <contact info removed>

Sincerely Kendra
:Sorry, this help desk is for questions pertaining to wikipedia only. Normally, other questions may be answered at [[WP:Reference desk]]. You may try there -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 07:07, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== Name conflict for image between wikipedia & commons ==

I want to use a file from the Commons named "Image:Arbelos.png" [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Arbelos.png]. However, when I attempt it, I get instead a different image on Wikipedia with the same name, "Image:Arbelos.png" [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Arbelos.png]. Obviously I could just copy the Commons image onto Wikipedia with a different name, or I could duplicate it on the Commons with a different name. But is there some more elegant solution? I have searched through various FAQs and tutorials but have not found an answer. Thanks!--[[User:Mathew5000|Mathew5000]] 08:46, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
:No, there is no way to access it if an indentically named file exists locally (which is one of the reasons uploaders are encouraged to use specific filenames). I'd recommend re-uploading it to Commons with a unique filename. — [[User:Knowledge Seeker|Knowledge Seeker]] [[User talk:Knowledge Seeker|দ]] 08:57, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
::Thanks, I will. --[[User:Mathew5000|Mathew5000]] 09:16, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== Trace a user ==

Hi there,

Somebody has written a scandalous information (obviously wrong information) about my website.

I was wondering if there is a way to trace that user's id and IP address or other details.

Thanks a lot. <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:Tta013|Tta013]] ([[User talk:Tta013|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Tta013|contribs]]) 10:27, 10 July 2006  (UTC{{{3|}}})</small>
:What's the name of the article? --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 11:59, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== i want to listen to the musiiiiiiic ==

hello, is it possible to listen to the music here and how shall i do it?
*There's a list of uploaded music files to [[Wikipedia:Sound/list/playlist]], but remember that Wikipedia's main aim is to write an encyclopedia. Recent music is copyrighted, so for any music created after 1923, we can only give you short clips. If you want classical music, though, that list should have some nice songs on it. - [[User:131.211.210.10|131.211.210.10]] 12:23, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== naniko ==

does anybody see me? if so please answer my question abovee plzzzzzzzzzzzz
*Please be patient. Questions aren't answered immediately. A real person has to see it and be willing (and knowing enough) to answer. - [[User:131.211.210.10|131.211.210.10]] 12:21, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== Kalidas Roy ==

I have edited the page on [[Kalids Roy]]. This includes correction of the year of his death from 1960 to 1975. This article has been said to be a '''stub'''. In case it is felt that the additions made now are adequate, please remove the word stub
-[[User:Biswa roop|Biswa roop]] 13:20, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

:In my opinion [[Kalidas Roy]] should remain with [[WP:STUB|stubs]] templates. [[User:Jacek Kendysz|Jacek Kendysz]] 13:24, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
*The name stub has nothing to do with the quality of the information. Stubs are small articles which lack basic content. See [[WP:STUB]]. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 17:39, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== pledgerism ==

how can I seek feedback on my content?--[[User:Mimilk|Mimilk]] 14:37, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
*What kind of content would that be and what is pledgerism? You might mean [[plagiarism]], but I'm not sure how that has anything to do with your question. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 17:37, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== world ==

DEAR SIR OR MADAM:
I am here by asking my question is that how many countries do make up awhole world? thanx 4 ure answer--[[User:81.199.17.19|81.199.17.19]] 14:41, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
:It depends on how and who is doing the defining. Numbers vary between 189 -194 with 192 apparently being the number most commonly assigned by word almanacs. By the way, this page is for asking question about Wikipedia. For future knowldge question pleae consult the [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference desk]].--[[User:Fuhghettaboutit|Fuhghettaboutit]] 14:55, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

:Read [[List of countries]]. In the future, remember that knowledge questions should be asked on [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]. [[User:Jacek Kendysz|Jacek Kendysz]] 14:53, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== Rubbish with big size ==

There're lots of vandals submiting rubbish in new articles or in existing ones. Their actions are reverted or deleted, by they still remain in database, don't they? I assume so, because admins can undelete pages and browse deleted pages and they must be saved somewhere! It's really easy to paste several megabytes of rubbish and fill space of Wikimedia memory, so that servers work badly. How can we manage with that? [[User:Paweł ze Szczecina|Paweł ze Szczecina]] 14:44, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
:It's certainly the case that all the rubbish is kept, and that the database gets bigger. But why do you believe that this makes the servers work badly? [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 16:28, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
*I think that keeping it around, means we can track such vandals more easily. Imagine how hard it would be to investigate a vandal's history if those edits were not saved. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 17:35, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
*I'm no technician, but if you tried to spam Wikipedia's servers with crap, I would have thought that your connection would give out before ours. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 23:29, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== China ==

Management of organizations
:There is no question here. Do you have a question? Note that this help desk is for questions about using Wikipedia. If your question is a knowledge question, please consult the [[Wikipedia:Reference Desk|Reference Desk]].--[[User:Fuhghettaboutit|Fuhghettaboutit]] 14:58, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== CONSTRUCTION OF COW MILK ==

SIR/MADAM
I'M TRYING TO FIND-OUT Re: " CONSTRUCTION OR CONTENTS OF COW MILK" ?
PLEASE ADVISE ME : e MAIL:- <small>(email removed to prevent spam)</small>
THANKS,
FURY. <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:217.35.74.198|217.35.74.198]] ([[User talk:217.35.74.198|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/217.35.74.198|contribs]]) 15:26, 10 July 2006</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned -->

:Have you tried Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]? They specialize in knowledge questions, and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that's what this Help Desk is for). For your convenience, here's the link: [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]] (when you get there, just select the relevant section, and ask away). I hope this helps. [[User:Jacek Kendysz|Jacek Kendysz]] 15:28, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

:Or just go read [[Milk]]? &mdash;[[User:Bunchofgrapes|Bunchofgrapes]]  ([[User talk:Bunchofgrapes|talk]]) 15:32, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== Changing an entry ==

HI I work at Elephant and Castle and have seen that the entry (although very good) is somewhat out of date.  How can we edit it, if at all please?
Thanks

Farnaz

<email removed>

:Hi and welcome to wikipedia. Just look for the edit button at the top of the page and start off. Though its not necessary to have a login id, you can do many more useful things if you have one. Please also see the welcome message on your ip's talk page -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 16:14, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
*While you edit, please make sure you do not [[WP:SPAM]] and DO adhere to the [[WP:NPOV|NPOV policy]]. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 16:34, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== Metoprolol ==

I understand this drug given for high blood pressure works on the lower blood pressure number.  I also take lisinopril for the upper blood pressure number.  Is there any possibility that Metoprolol affects the lisinopril, e.g. causing the lisinopril to have a lesser affect on the upper number?  Likewise, since I've been using metoprolol my cholesterol count has gone up.  Could this in any way be caused by the metoprolol?  For example, I also take lipitor for cholesterol control; could the metoprolol affect the lipitor?  Lastly, I am diabetic, and since I've been using metoprolol it seems my blood sugars have been higher than usual.  Any possibility metoprolol is affecting my blood sugars?--[[User:4.240.27.51|4.240.27.51]] 16:09, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
:Have you tried Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]? They specialize in knowledge questions, and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that's what this Help Desk is for). For your convenience, here's the link: [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]] (when you get there, just select the relevant section, and ask away). I hope this helps. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 16:29, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
*That said, Wikipedia is not the best place to ask medical advice. It's best to ask your doctor who knows all there is to know about your health. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 17:27, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== Making Articles Come up with Searches ==

Hi,

I am a new user of Wikipedia and I recently submitted what I think is a worthwhile contribution to the database, partly as a test of how submitting articles works. I intend to expand the article and create others once I have a mastery of the system, but first  Ihave encountereda few problems:

1.) I recently submitted an article entitled "Jerome Silbergeld," about one of the foremost scholars of Chinese painting in the U.S. While this article comes up under searches for "Jerome silbergeld," it does not come up under searches for "Silbergeld." Yet many other biographies do come up when one searches just for the last name of the individual...How can I make this article easier to find?

A second question:

2.) Writings by Jerome Silbergeld are referenced on several other pages, including on the page about Chinese artist Gong Xian. I tried to create links from these references to the Jerome SIlbergeld article, but wikipedia claims there is no article with that name...I think this is because on the Gong Xian page he is called "Silbergeld, Jerome"...how do I create a link so Wikipedia can direct people to the Silbergeld page if they are interested after looking at his work on Gong Xian?

Thanks for all your help.

[[User:Chironares|Chironares]] 16:44, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
*The search index the Wikipedia search system uses is not updated immediately, so it'll take some time for the article to show up in searches. If you want to link the name in the other article, try using [[Wikipedia:Piped links|piped links]]. I'm guessing the name is written as "Silbergeld, Jerome" because it is a requirement for the reference format used. Piped links mean you can show different text to show instead of the title of the article you're linking to. In your case that would be <nowiki>[[Jerome Silbergeld|Silbergeld, Jerome]]</nowiki>. Hope that helps. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 17:32, 10 July 2006 (UTC)


'''The following was mistakenly placed at [[Making Articles Come Up On More Searches]], which I have now deleted. I think it belongs here''' – [[User:Gurch|Gurch]] 18:10, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

:Hi MGM, thanks for your help on my questions earlier. You have fully clarified the issue of how to get other pages to link to articles with different titles by using piped links, and that is extremely helpful. However, I still am a little unclear on searching. My article is now visible on Wikipedia when I search for "Jerome Silbergeld." Therefore, it doesn't seem that the problem is that the databse hasn't been updated. When I search for "Silbergeld" on the other hand, the article does not come up, though several articles on Chinese painters that refer to him do come up. Moreover, when I type "wiki silbergeld" into google, or even "wiki jerome silbergeld," articles on Chinese painters that reference silbergeld come up, but my article about him does not...do you have advise on making this more accessible to searches, both internal searches on wikipedia, and external searches where people type “wiki” and a key word?

:Thanks again

:[[User:Chironares|Chironares]] 17:59, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
*Answered at user's talk. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 19:28, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== submitting information ==

Greetings --

I would like to submit to Wikipedia the biography of Mr. Charles N. Kahn III, President of the Federation of American Hospitals.  Would you provide me with a link or URL to do so?  Thanks.

-- ((Personal contact information removed by [[User:LtPowers]]))

Hi, if you want to start an article, all you need to do is get a user id by signing up. However, please be sure that it meets the criteria of [[Wikipedia:Notability (people)]] otherwise it will get deleted. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 18:24, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

== Getting Articles to appear in Searches ==

Hi, please see my question just above, along with the explanation of my position in the first paragraph of the posting "Making Articles Come up with Searches."

Also, could you please respond on my talk page, as I am still a little unsure how to navigate wikipedia...

Thank you MGM for your earlier help. You have fully clarified the issue of how to get other pages to link to articles with different titles by using piped links, and that is extremely helpful. However, if you or anyone else could clarfiy this issue of searching for me I would appreciate it.

thanks[[User:Chironares|Chironares]] 18:25, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
*Answered on his talk page. P.S. If you hit the edit link next to the section title for you previous question, you can tag your response to the end of it, so you can keep the discussion in one spot. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 19:24, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

==Online status traffic light images==

Some users have their online/offline status on their userpages shown as a traffic light image - there are three images, one shows red for offline (I think the accompanying text says 'IN'), one shows amber for busy, and one green for online ('OUT'). Unfortunately I can't remember any of these userpages to find the images. Does anyone know what their filenames are? Also, I know I've seen versions with the accompanying text ('IN', 'BUSY' (?), 'OUT'), but are there images of just the traffic lights, sans text, anywhere? --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 23:28, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
:[[Wikipedia:Editor activity indicator|This]] page has the range of them, as well as information about using them.--[[User:Ali K|Ali K]] 00:22, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
::I've also got a version at [[User:GeorgeMoney/StatusDiv]], which has an LED type status indicator. [[User:GeorgeMoney|GeorgeMoney]] <sup>([[User talk:GeorgeMoney|talk]])</sup> 00:42, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
:[[User:Topaz|Topaz]] made a very useful script to automatically change your status, see [[User:Topaz/Wikiscripts]]. It can add to either a box below your toolbox or your top bar (default). Check it out. [[User:Prodego|<span style="color:darkgreen;">''Prodego''</span>]] [[User talk:Prodego|<sup style="color:darkgreen;">talk</sup>]] 02:02, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
Thanks everyone. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 10:12, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

== disambiguation page ==

Hi, I was looking at the article [[Asian fetish]] and it seems that at three of the four disambiguation items (the cocktail, the band and the magazine) on there would satisfy [[WP:AFD]] criteria.  However, the ones on there that satisfy the criteria are redlinked.

Should the disambig page be afd'd anyway?  If three of the four articles are not valid the only one left should not be a disambiguation.  --[[User:ColourBurst|ColourBurst]] 04:00, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
*Redlinks do not belong on disambiguation pages. I would simply move [[Asian fetish (sexual)]] back to [[Asian fetish]] and not bother with AFD. This is something that can be solved by editing instead of deletion. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 04:41, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
**While I could do that, that doesn't solve the problem.  [[Asian fetish]] is currently a redirect to [[Asian fetish (disambiguation)]], the disambiguation page would still be there.  --[[User:ColourBurst|ColourBurst]] 04:59, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
*Just have the disambiguation page speedy deleted. Disambiguating between non-existing articles is grounds for speedy deletion. In fact, let me do that now. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 07:52, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
*So, how does it look now? :) [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 07:59, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
**Cool, thanks :D --[[User:ColourBurst|ColourBurst]] 15:56, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

== IPA font ==

Hello. When I look at Wikipedia articles, most of the text is easy to read, in a nice-size Arial font. But IPA pronunciations are not so clear. They show up in a very light serif font, and some of the strokes are so thin that they disappear. Is there any way to change the way IPA text is displayed? — [[User:Michael J|Michael J]] 05:50, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
:I also wanted to ask this one. Someone added the IPA to [[Shimla]], and now I see two boxes and a couple of incoherent letters. Is it something with my pc or should I just revert? -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 15:06, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
== Can't reduce the height of table rows ==

Here is an example of a table I'm trying to build:
<br style="clear: both;" />
{| align="center" class="toccolours" style="margin:0 auto; text-align: center; width: 40%;"
! style="background: #6699CC; font-size:larger;" colspan="2" | Author's name
|- style="font-size:smaller;text-align:left;" valign="top"
| width="25%" height="20px" | '''First Series:''' ||
''Book 1'' (1991) '''|'''
''Book 2'' (1992) '''|'''
''Book 3'' (1981)
|- style="font-size:smaller;text-align:left;" valign="top"
| width="25%" height="20px" | '''Second Series:''' ||
''Book 1'' (1980) '''|'''
''Book 2'' (1982) '''|'''
''Book 3'' (1983)
|- style="font-size:smaller;text-align:left;" valign="top"
| width="25%" height="20px" | '''Third Series:''' ||
''Book 1'' (1980) '''|'''
''Book 2'' (1982) '''|'''
''Book 3'' (1983)
|}

Because I'm using <nowiki><small></nowiki> text, I want to reduce the gaps between the rows, but I can't get the row height below about 20px. Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks. --[[User:Bruce1ee|Bruce1ee]] 06:35, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

:I couldn't do it by setting table parameters, but I solved the problem using simple line breaks:
<pre>
<br style="clear: both;" />
{| align="center" class="toccolours" style="margin:0 auto; text-align: center; width: 40%;"
! style="background: #6699CC; font-size:larger;" colspan="2" | Author's name
|- style="font-size:smaller;text-align:left;" valign="top"
| width="25%" height="20px" | 
'''First Series:'''

'''Second Series:'''

'''Third Series:'''
||
''Book 1'' (1991) '''|'''
''Book 2'' (1992) '''|'''
''Book 3'' (1981)

''Book 1'' (1980) '''|'''
''Book 2'' (1982) '''|'''
''Book 3'' (1983)

''Book 1'' (1980) '''|'''
''Book 2'' (1982) '''|'''
''Book 3'' (1983)
|}
</pre>

which generates
<br style="clear: both;" />
{| align="center" class="toccolours" style="margin:0 auto; text-align: center; width: 40%;"
! style="background: #6699CC; font-size:larger;" colspan="2" | Author's name
|- style="font-size:smaller;text-align:left;" valign="top"
| width="25%" height="20px" | 
'''First Series:'''

'''Second Series:'''

'''Third Series:'''
||
''Book 1'' (1991) '''|'''
''Book 2'' (1992) '''|'''
''Book 3'' (1981)

''Book 1'' (1980) '''|'''
''Book 2'' (1982) '''|'''
''Book 3'' (1983)

''Book 1'' (1980) '''|'''
''Book 2'' (1982) '''|'''
''Book 3'' (1983)
|}
--[[User:Schzmo|Schzmo]] 23:26, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
:Yes, it worked! Thank you so much for your help. --[[User:Bruce1ee|Bruce1ee]] 06:00, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== Chronological lists ==

I've been doing some (unfinished!) work on the article [[Norwich City player of the year]].

It struck me that visitors to the article are more likely to be interested in recent winners than past, so I propose to reorder the list into reverse chronological order.

However, I'm not too excited about the idea that someone may come along and revert my efforts waving a policy I'm not aware of... so my question is, is there a hard and fast Wiki policy that chronological lists need to be ordered from oldest to newest, or can I cut my cloth to suit the (perceived) needs of the article? --[[User:Dweller|Dweller]] 09:42, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

:[[Wikipedia:Manual of Style (lists of works)]] might be of interest to you.  [[User:Dismas|Dismas]]|[[User talk:Dismas|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 10:08, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

::Thanks.
::The inactive, proposed addition to the MoS you've pointed me to, says nothing and the Talk page makes it clear there's no consensus. --[[User:Dweller|Dweller]] 10:19, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
:::Well, you asked "is there a hard and fast Wiki policy" and I think that adequately answers the question as "no" :-) --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 16:01, 11 July 2006 (UTC)


== technical term ==

what is the technical tgerm for:
1.star
2.milkyway
3.galaxy
4.lightyear
5.orbit
6.ellipse
7.universe--[[User:213.106.248.101|213.106.248.101]] 14:55, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

:Have you tried Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]? They specialize in knowledge questions, and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that's what this Help Desk is for). For your convenience, here's the link: [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]] (when you get there, just select the relevant section, and ask away). I hope this helps. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 15:03, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
*What do you mean? As far as I know those are technical terms. At least the official words to describe what they mean... - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 15:41, 11 July 2006 (UTC)


== Adding a Category ==

Hello.
I was building a Wikipedia page and my page got deleted because it didn't have a category.  
How do you add the category to your page?  Please send an answer to my User Page.

[[User:AmericanXplorer13|AmericanXplorer13]] 15:25, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
*Add <nowiki>[[Category:Category name]]</nowiki> to the bottom of the article. I doubt the article was deleted for not having categories, though. It could easily be resolved by adding a category instead of deleting the article. Could you share the article's title? Perhaps it's got other problems. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 15:44, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

The forum is [[Google Earth Community]]


== why won't my article come up when I search for its title? ==

On July 11, I made an article titled "Men's Health Network," but when I search for that name, my article doesn't come up.  My article can be viewed under categories - pages - health - m.  Also, after a search for "men's health network" three articles come up, and the second one for "Stephen Baskerville" has a link to my page. Please tell me what I can do to make the article come up directly/independently for the results of a "men's health network."  Thanks a lot!

:[[WP:VFAQ#An article doesn't show up in the search]]. '''[[User:Fetofs|<font color="blue">fetofs</font>]]''' <sup>[[User_talk:Fetofs|<font color="maroon">Hello!</font>]]</sup> 18:01, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
:(edit conflict) Wikipedia's search database is updated relatively infrequently. Searching via Google (use "site:en.wikipedia.org men's health network") often produces better results. Your article doesn't appear on Google either yet, but their spiders should get to it fairly quickly. You can go to it directly by typing 'Men's Health Network' in our search bar and clicking 'Go' (note: capitalisation matters unless you create [[Wikipedia:Redirect|redirects]]), or by typing it directly into your URL bar (look for where it says 'Wikipedia:Help desk', replace that with 'Men's health network', and voila). --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 18:03, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

:: Actually it does come up when you type "Men’s Health Network'" with a curly apostrophe (’). It doesn't work with the straight typewriter apostrophe ('). It might better to rename the article as "Mens Health Network&;;quot; despite the imrpoper punctuation to make it easier to locate. --[[User:Cplot|Cplot]] 18:24, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

::: On second thought, I'd keep the page where it is and add two redirct pages: "Mens Health Network" (no apostrophe) and Men's Health Network" (typewriter apostrophe).
Thank you so much for writing me back so quickly!!  I tried to make redirects, like you said, but they're not working for me.  I think I'm doing them wrong.  At the bottom of my article page I added:
:<nowiki>#REDIRECT</nowiki> [[men's health network]] {{tl|R from other capitalisation}}
:<nowiki>#REDIRECT</nowiki> [[mens health network]] 
:<nowiki>#REDIRECT</nowiki> [[Men's health network]] 
:<nowiki>#REDIRECT</nowiki> [[Mens health network]]

Is that the right way to do it?  Thanks again!

:You have the sense of the redirect backwards.  Essentially you need to create new articles with the various spellings you want redirected to your article, i.e. put the text <code><nowiki>#REDIRECT [[Men’s Health Network]]</nowiki></code> as the only content in the article [[Men's Health Network]], and [[Mens Health Network]] (these two cover all capitalizations when using the [[Wikipedia:Go button|Go button]]). -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 19:07, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

I went ahead and removed the redirects from the main page (that can be confusing to edit when it keeps redirecting away). I also added the redirect pages which you can get to at:

: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Men%27s_Health_Network&redirect=no Men's_Health_Network]
: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mens_Health_Network&redirect=no Mens_Health_Network]

I think the capitalization varions should be covered by this. But if not you can create new ones for those too. --[[User:Cplot|Cplot]] 19:52, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
*Why do so many people want to see their submission picked up by a search engine immediately? Patience is a virtue. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 20:04, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
*: I think there's confusion between "search" and "go", and what most folks are after is the ability to get to their article by typing something that isn't exactly the full case sensitive title in the search box and clicking "go".  I believe having the entry "search box" used for both, and having "go" typically find articles that aren't the exact case sensitive title, and having "go" do a search if it can't find the right article leads many people to think of "go" as essentially the same thing as "search".  -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 13:35, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== Copyright status of seals of US counties ==

Hiya, maybe not the appropriate place for this question, but I'm not too familiar with en:, so bear with me. Does anyone have information or links that can clarify the copyright status of seals of US counties? A lot of seals would be PD-old (maybe with some non-copyright usage restrictions) I guess, nevertheless {{tl|seal}} is used on most of them, which is a fair-use template. Please be so kind as to move my question to a more appropriate page if you know one. If you can answer my question please do so on my talk page. Thanks in advance. NielsF<small>[[:nl:Overleg gebruiker:NielsF|Talk to me..]]</small> 21:07, 11 July 2006 (UTC)


== protection ==

Can just anyone put the {{tl|sprotect}} template on a page or does it have to be an admin?  The article for [[Devon Aoki]] has been vandalized a number of times recently by different IPs and I was wondering if a peon such as myself could put the template there without the man comin' down on me.  [[User:Dismas|Dismas]]|[[User talk:Dismas|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 21:21, 11 July 2006 (UTC)


:Anyone can put {{tl|sprotect}} on a page, but it is just a template. To actually protect the page a sysop must go to [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Devon_Aoki&action=protect the protection page], and set the status to "Block new and unregistered users". You should not add the sprotect tag unless the page has been protected (check the [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3ALog&type=protect&user=&page=Devon+Aoki Protection log]). The vandalism on [[Devon Aoki]] is actually pretty minor compared to some other pages, and  probably doesn't require protection. [[User:Prodego|<span style="color:darkgreen;">''Prodego''</span>]] [[User talk:Prodego|<sup style="color:darkgreen;">talk</sup>]] 21:31, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

::Better visit [[WP:RFP]] and leave a message there.--<strong><tt>[[User:Schwarzm|<font color="maroon">Max</font>]]</tt></strong>  <small class="plainlinks">[[User Talk:Schwarzm|Talk ]][{{SERVER}}{{localurl:User talk:Schwarzm|action=edit&section=new}} (add)]</small> 21:35, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

:::Thanks!  [[User:Dismas|Dismas]]|[[User talk:Dismas|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 21:40, 11 July 2006 (UTC)


== Columns ==

Hi!  Does wikipedia formatting allow columns?  Specifically, I'm thinking on a way to translate a passage from a song or a poem in a foreign language next to the original text.  Will I need to make a table?  Thanks! -- [[User:Byakuren|Byakuren]] 21:29, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

:Yes it does. See [[User:Prodego/Policy]] for an example. [[User:Prodego|<span style="color:darkgreen;">''Prodego''</span>]] [[User talk:Prodego|<sup style="color:darkgreen;">talk</sup>]] 21:31, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

::I'm sorry, I really didn't explain myself clearly.  I searched a bit more, and found that what I wanted can be done, as seen in the [[Il_Canto_degli_Italiani#Lyrics|Italian anthem]].  Now my new question is this:  What's the tutorial page for this kind of formatting?  I looked at the code in the "edit" page, and am not sure I fully understand it, and I can't find the help page for that.  Thanks, for that super fast reply last time!! -- [[User:Byakuren|Byakuren]] 21:55, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

:The help page is at [[Help:Table]]. You can find most of the help pages through [[Help:Contents]], if you know what sub menu to look under. Let me know if you need any help, [[User:Prodego|<span style="color:darkgreen;">''Prodego''</span>]] [[User talk:Prodego|<sup style="color:darkgreen;">talk</sup>]] 21:58, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

::Thanks!! -- [[User:Byakuren|Byakuren]] 22:24, 11 July 2006 (UTC)


== Adding a link to a corresponding Wikipedia entry in a different language ==

Stumbling upon the stub of an English-language entry on the «''komusō''», I tried to edit it by adding a link to the far more extensive Japanese-language entry, in the manner in which corresponding links are made available in other entries, but found myself unable to so, despite some searching in the help section. I may be missing something incredibly obvious here, but I should in any event very much appreciate your informing me how links of this type (to Wikipedia entries «in other languages») can be added to an entry....
:Please see [[Wikipedia:Interlanguage links]]. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 22:18, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
= July 12 =

== How do I change the name of an article? ==

I found an article on wikipedia that is incorrectly named, and I'm trying to find a way to edit the wrong title to the correct one. [[User:Darwin's Bulldog|Darwin&#39;s Bulldog]] 00:15, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

:If the naming issue is not controversial, just click the "move" tab on the top of the article and follow instructions. --[[User:Schzmo|Schzmo]] 00:25, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

::Thanx, I fixed it. I moved the page called "Blackthorne (comics)" to [[Blackthorne Publishing]]. [[User:Darwin's Bulldog|Darwin&#39;s Bulldog]] 06:51, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== Photo ==

Just want to know how to add a photo to an article that already exists in Wikipedia.  Looked up some info but could not figure it out.  I have a MAC iBook G4 and would be using a photo from my iPhoto library.  Any suggestions?  thanks for the help.

:The technical part is easy: Just go to [[Special:Upload]] and fill out all the information. Please make sure you check out the [[GFDL]] license and use it if at all possible and applicable. Copyrighted images you don't own the copyright to should be avoided. If you have any questions, we're watching this page. :) <b><i style="color:#FF00FF;">~Kylu ([[User:Kylu|<span style="color:#FF00FF;">u</span>]]|[[User talk:Kylu|<span style="color:#FF00FF;">t</span>]]) </i></b> 02:02, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

:Then see [[Wikipedia:Extended image syntax]] for how to put the image in the article and set various parameters (size, caption, alignment etc.) --[[User:Schzmo|Schzmo]] 02:05, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== add a search box on my site? ==

I saw something in the help archives about a code to place on your external website for a wikipedia search engine, but it had a link that didn't bring me to the code. I'm wondering if there is some code that we can use to paste on a blog or website. Thanks.

Check out [http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_can_i_add_a_google_search_box_to_my_web_site.html]. I think that's what you're asking for, since you can't have Wikipedia search your site, but your site can have a searchbox to search Wikipedia. <b><i style="color:#FF00FF;">~Kylu ([[User:Kylu|<span style="color:#FF00FF;">u</span>]]|[[User talk:Kylu|<span style="color:#FF00FF;">t</span>]]) </i></b> 06:40, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


==T-shirts==
When will wikipedia T-shirts be available to purchase?
*They already are. See [www.cafepress.com/wikipedia/528088 Wikipedia's Cafepress store]. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 08:38, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== Muhamed Shereef Vallooth ==
Hi,
how could i make a page in Wikipedia
:Its very easy. See: [[Help:Starting a new page]]. You might also look at [[Wikipedia:Your first article]] and [[Wikipedia:How to write a great article]]. Also please see the welcome message on your talk page -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 09:01, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== INCEST ==

Can you give solution on incest on how to stop incest.
:Well this helpdesk is only for questions pertaining to wikipedia... -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 10:24, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

:: Have you tried Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]? They specialize in knowledge questions, and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that's what this Help Desk is for). For your convenience, here's the link: [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]] (when you get there, just select the relevant section, and ask away). I hope this helps. --[[User:Schzmo|Schzmo]] 11:27, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
*Tell the police. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 12:12, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== undiscoveredscotland.co.uk advertising spamming - please help halt ==

I've noticed there's 8 pages of hits to undiscoveredscotland.co.uk, 99.9% of which add absolutely no value to the pages where they are found.  Instead, it is shameless commercial advertising on the part of an organisation making a profit by redirecting wikipedia traffic to their site.  Please remove this spamvertising from the wikipedia, and keep it as a reputable site hosting reference information and not crap like undiscoveredscotland.co.uk has spewed forth!
:Hi, Welcome to Wikipedia. As an editor, you can remove these links yourself. Your assistance in ridding Wikipedia of spam would be appreciated. [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 12:24, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Followup:  I have tried to edit them, but got a warning that my cleanup efforts were sensed by one or more autobots as being defacement attempts rather than cleanup efforts.  Surely there must be some way for a sysop to globally clean those 150-200 spamvert postings they've made...?
:This is because you are trying to change them into bad URLs, by adding "censored" or whatever. What you need to do is just delete the entire line entry. It would probably help also if you registered an account, which only takes seconds. Thanks for your attempts! The problem with automating such a process is that you might remove ones that are entirely appropriate, or delete a paragraph with some other significance; each link should usually be checked for context. What ''would'' be useful is a built in tool to give Wikipedia pages with a particular site linked. Have you found one? [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 12:41, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
:P.S. Take care not to remove it from the "Resources" section of an item unless you have checked it wasn't used as a source. This is why automation is a problem. [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 12:42, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

::If you want help, there are folks at [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Spam]] who do just this sort of thing. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 13:19, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== I was wondering.... ==

Hi, I'm new, and I was wondering what the punishments were for some of these (you might be able to tell I'm from GF):

*Trolling/Flaming
*Offensive language
*Hacking accounts

Also, what if an admin does it?  What if Jimbo or whatever does it?  So, I guess 9 questions.  Thx.

:For trolling/flaming, first the user will be warned and if s/he doesn't improve, it will lead to a block. Ditto for offensive language. I doubt if there is any punishment for the hacking offender apart from the legal provisions against hacking that exist in most countries. For example if someone hacks, there can't be any online punishment for him as he has nothing to lose. If an admin does any of these, there is a good chance that s/he will be de-sysopped (having his admin status taken away), though s/he would also be warned first. No such provision exists for Jimbo. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 14:23, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

::Remember that blocks and bans are not meted out as ''punishment'', but to prevent further damage to the encyclopedia and the Wikimedia foundation. Cheers, [[User:Tangotango|Tangot]][[User:Tangotango/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">a</span>]][[User Talk:Tangotango|ngo]] 16:15, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

By hacking I meant figuring out someone's password and logging in as them.


== Renaming Pages ==

I am considering renaming the article [[Kitchen Party]] to [[Kitchen Party (film)]], but reading Wikipedia's policies on renaming/moving tells me the OLD page will be a ''redirect'' page to the new one.  The problem is, I plan on creating a NEW article out of the redirect page ([[Kitchen Party]]), discussing the well-known Atlantic Canadian tradition of, obvoiusly, [[Kitchen Party]]'s.  Do I '''''have''''' to keep [[Kitchen Party]] as a redirect page?  Or can I make it into a new article?  Does this make sense?  --[[User:Crabbyass|Crabbyass]] 14:12, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

:I suggest that you make the parent page ([[Kitchen Party]]) a redirect page, and use parenthesis to distinguish between the different articles. However, you may also keep the current page intact and create a [[Kitchen Party (disambiguation)]] page to link to the various articles having the same name. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 14:27, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

::Ok, but can I have the [[Kitchen Party]] page re-direct to a [[Kitchen Party (disambiguation)]] page?  Or does it HAVE to re-direct to the original article, which was moved to [[Kitchen Party (film)]], for record/history/archival purposes?? --[[User:Crabbyass|Crabbyass]] 14:58, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
:::Dont worry, it doesnt ''have'' to redirect there. You can even create the disambiguation page on the original article. -[[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 16:20, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

:::You can, but why waste a page. I would suggest you use  [[Kitchen Party]] for disambiguation (I mistakenly used the word "redirect" in my previous reply). Though this would be preferable here, articles with a lot of incoming links should preferably not be moved to make way for disambiguation. If you plan to move the current page, [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Whatlinkshere&target=Kitchen_Party fix] all broken links to the new location. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 16:23, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== How to change language on the site ==
How to change language on the site <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:212.52.153.78|212.52.153.78]] ([[User talk:212.52.153.78|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/212.52.153.78|contribs]]) 14:17, 12 July 2006  (UTC{{{3|}}})</small>
:Go to [[Special:Preferences|your preferences]] and change the interface language there. Cheers, [[User:Tangotango|Tangot]][[User:Tangotango/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">a</span>]][[User Talk:Tangotango|ngo]] 16:17, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== How to change Username... ==

How do I change my username?  I don't see an option in "my preferences". [[User:Charlenewright|Charlenewright]] 16:02, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
:Go [[WP:CHU|here]] to place your request. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 16:09, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

:Since you have only one edit other than this, why don't you get a new username altogether. In most cases, just changing the signature is sufficient. For example, you can change your signature to:
::[[User:Charlenewright|Charlene Wright]]
:or whatever you prefer. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 16:17, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
::Yes, creating a new account would be by far your best solution. My bet is that the process in [[WP:CHU]] is not an easy one. Changing just your signature will probably not be satisfactory, since you will still appear in edit histories, etc. with your old name. -- [[User:Meni Rosenfeld|Meni Rosenfeld]] ([[User Talk:Meni Rosenfeld|talk]]) 19:10, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== Seven wonders of world ==
seven wonders of world <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:Kesiv|Kesiv]] ([[User talk:Kesiv|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Kesiv|contribs]]) 16:10, 12 July 2006  (UTC{{{3|}}})</small>
:Have you tried the [[Wikipedia:Reference desk/Humanities|Humanities section]] of Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]? They specialize in answering knowledge questions there; this help desk is only for questions about using Wikipedia.  For your convenience, here's the link to post a question there: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Reference_desk/Humanities&action=edit&section=new&editintro=Wikipedia:Reference_desk/How_to_ask click here]. I hope this helps. - [[User:Tangotango|Tangot]][[User:Tangotango/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">a</span>]][[User Talk:Tangotango|ngo]] 16:14, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

In case you want the link to the wonders on wikipedia, [[Seven Wonders of the World|here]] it is
- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 16:17, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== How do you upload images onto Wikipedia!!!!! ==

I read the Wikipedia help section but I'm still confused!!!! I don't know what to do on the uploading page!!!! Thanks to anyone taking their time reading this. 

User: [[Himanyo]]
:Just look at the left hand column of the page. Something called toolbox. See the link to upload file there? But after clicking on the link and before uploading the image, please go through what is written very carefully. Copyrighted images are a strict no-no here. Also please go through this link: [[Wikipedia:Uploading images]]. All the best and welcome to wikipedia -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 17:14, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for helping me out [[Lost]]. But I have one more question. What do you do on the uploading page? 

[[User: Himanyo]]
:Well, after you have gone through the important messages on the page, just scroll down the page and look for "Source filename". See the "browse" button there? Click on that, point it to the image, fill in the necessary info in the other blanks and click on "upload file". But do go through the link in my previous message before doing all this -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 17:29, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

I went to your username in Wikipedia and at the end I saw all these things about India. Are you Indian because I am.
User: [[Himanyo]]

I did whatever you told me [[Lost]], but it won't work! How about this: I tell the picture I want to upload and you do it for me. Does that sound okay?
User: [[Himanyo]]
:Yes I am [[India]]n. Ok, can you point me to where the image is. And also the source of the image and whether it is copyrighted or not? -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 18:18, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Cool! OK, so I want the picture on the website " http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/antelope/Bongo.shtml" to be uploaded onto the section of Wikipedia of [[Bongo (antelope)]]. I'll do the rest. Also I don't know if it is copyrighted or not. Thanks for helping me out.
:Just look on the bottom right hand corner of the image. It says copyrighted by ZoomSchool.com. Which means that unless we have their specific approval, we cannot load the image to wikipedia. Sorry -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 19:08, 12 July 2006 (UTC

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! I didn't see that. Thanks for telling me. Sorry if I got you into this much trouble just to upload something. Well I just read the Help section more thoroughly and get another picture.

Username: [[Himanyo]]

:Another tip: a web page doesn't need to have a copyright notice: almost ''everything'' is copyright unless it says that it isn't (the magic word is "public domain"). By and large, the only thing you can put on Wikipedia without getting permission is your own photographs (which can then be freely copied and used by anyone else, including sold for money without giving you any). Copyright is a complicated business. [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 19:49, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

*Just a tip that will save you some time, Himanyo: It looks like you are signing your posts manually, that is by typing out your username. Wikipedia has made it very easy to sign your posts with both your name and the date. Just type four tildes like this: <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> --[[User:Ginkgo100|Ginkgo100]] <sup>[[User talk:Ginkgo100|''talk'']] · [[Special:Contributions/Ginkgo100|''contribs'']] · [[User:Ginkgo100/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">e@</span>]]</sup> 19:56, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== Capitalization in page title needs correction... ==

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanie_pullen

How to just capitalize the "P"?
:Have you tried moving the page, by clicking the Move tab?  --<font face="verdana"><small>[[User:JD_UK|JD]]</small><nowiki>[</nowiki><sup>[[User_talk:JD UK|don't talk]]</sup>|<sub>[[Special:Emailuser/JD UK|email]]</sub></font>] 19:27, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
::I did it for you, but the option to move a page is there by using the Move tab, should you need it in future.  --<font face="verdana"><small>[[User:JD_UK|JD]]</small><nowiki>[</nowiki><sup>[[User_talk:JD UK|don't talk]]</sup>|<sub>[[Special:Emailuser/JD UK|email]]</sub></font>] 19:29, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Thanks so much - I think my account is too "young" to do the move.
*If you created it, an alternative option is to capitalize it when you name your article the first time. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 21:57, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== How to best handle articles written like ads ==

Specifically, I'm talking about [[CHARTrunner]]. Currently, the article reads like an ad, but a Google search seems to indicate that the software is notable, and the article simply must be rewritten. Since I don't have any knowledge of the subject, I was hoping to find a proper template to tag the article with so someone with more experience may properly rewrite the article. How should I handle this? --[[User:Spring Rubber|Spring Rubber]] 20:04, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
: For that particular article, I would recommend adding the following templates to the top: {{tl|advert}}, {{tl|uncat}}, and {{tl|wikify}}. :) --[[User:Elonka|Elonka]] 20:09, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
::Thanks. That's a lot of templates! I was looking for the {{tl|advert}} template specifically, but I couldn't find it on any of the policy or guideline pages. Was I looking in the wrong place? On another note, it looks like the date for new entries on this help page is still July 11. I take it that the date has to be manually changed? --[[User:Spring Rubber|Spring Rubber]] 20:36, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
::: Which policy/guideline pages were you checking?  If you think that one of them would benefit by adding a link to the pointer, it's probably worth adding, since it ''you'' went there looking for the advert template, other people may have tried the same thing. --[[User:Elonka|Elonka]] 21:24, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
::::I visited [[WP:ADS]] by simply guessing the abbreviation. I didn't find what I was looking for there (the advert template). Should that template be mentioned on that guideline page, or is there some other policy or guideline page for articles that read like advertisements that I missed? --[[User:Spring Rubber|Spring Rubber]] 21:46, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

You are probably looking for [[Wikipedia:Template messages/Maintenance]]. Though, you are right. It should probably be mentioned on the above page too -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 02:15, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


== help pic ==

hi i was wondering how do i put a pic on the article of the strahov stadium? i figured since its the world's largest, it deserves one. how do i past a pic on the article and where?
:[[Special:Upload|Upload the image]], then put in the article <code><nowiki>[[Image:name of image here.ext|left or right here|thumb|caption goes here]]</nowiki></code>.  If you need more help, as I can imagine that's not very clear, leave me a message on my talk page.  --<font face="verdana"><small>[[User:JD_UK|JD]]</small><nowiki>[</nowiki><sup>[[User_talk:JD UK|don't talk]]</sup>|<sub>[[Special:Emailuser/JD UK|email]]</sub></font>] 20:54, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== [[Grave marking industry]] ==
Could someone, who knows the procedure, start moves to delete the above article? It's impossible to edit because I have absolutely no idea what it's trying to say! - [[User:Arpingstone|Adrian Pingstone]] 21:22, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

:This seems to be an honest attempt to start an article on the occupation and work of what in Britain might be called a "monumental mason". That is, the people who make gravestones (or who take existing stones and write names, epitaphs, or make pictures of angels on them). Much improvement is possible, but seems no reason to delete. [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 21:33, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

:: There's already an article named [[Headstone]] that covers the subject.  That said, I think the author may have been trying to emphasize the role of the stonecutter instead of the role of the headstone itself.  Also, I think the author isn't a native English speaker.  You might want to talk with the author directly (using his talk page) to see if he'd be willing to merge the article in with [[Headstone]].  Personally, I don't think the article needs to be deleted, but it needs some work.  Putting the {{tl|cleanup}} template on the article might get it some attention.  In general, the deletion process is detailed at [[Wikipedia:Deletion process]].  --[[User:Elkman|Elkman]] - [[User talk:Elkman|(Elkspeak)]] 21:39, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== seaching for Information ==

I am a on-line student looking for information on soft drink companys and their history background. <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:209.183.167.226|209.183.167.226]] ([[User talk:209.183.167.226|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/209.183.167.226|contribs]]) 22:54, 12 July 2006</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned -->

:Start from [[soft drink]] article. You can find there suitable links (eg. to soft drink companies). Try also [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]. They specialize in knowledge questions, and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that's what this Help Desk is for). [[User:Jacek Kendysz|Jacek Kendysz]] 23:05, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== Chinese Wikipedia ==

Hi,

I am considering writing articles in Chinese for wikipedia. But I am curious: does anyone know if the website is blocked or accessible in mainland China (the people's republic)?? Please post to my talk page.

[[User:Chironares|Chironares]] 23:41, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

:See [[Blocking of Wikipedia in mainland China]]. [[User:Jacek Kendysz|Jacek Kendysz]] 23:45, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


== Possible to add a redirect to category? ==

Is it possible to assign a category to a redirect page? This could be useful if the redirect was the popular name for something (e.g. an acronym or stage name), but the article content was under another title (e.g. full spelling or real name). The soft redirect might not be appropriate since it would cause the user to click twice through to the main article. --[[User:DaSchick|DaSchick]] 23:57, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
:Yes.  In the very normal way, just add <nowiki>[[category:whatever]]</nowiki> to the redirect page (keeping #REDIRECT as the first line). -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 01:41, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

= July 13=

== wikipedia mobile ==

can i get an offline version of wikipedia for a non-connected environment?

PLEASE advise,
thanks,
Don
:You are probably looking for [[Wapedia]] -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 01:23, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


== Strange centering ==

The external links toward the bottom of [[Portal:Judaism/Weekly Torah portion]] look very off, and I can't figure out how to fix it...?  --[[User:Zenohockey|zenohockey]] 02:41, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
:They have been centred. Just click on edit the page and you will see the centre syntax. If you remove it, they will show to the left again. Hope this helps. But, whoever centred them may have done so for a reason. You may first like to check on the discussion page of that topic. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 02:47, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
::Yes, I assume to set them off from the rest of the page.  But even the previous syntax, which to my HTML-untrained eyes looks okay, doesn't explain why the text wasn't actually centered.  That's my question (which, to be fair, I didn't really ask).  --[[User:Zenohockey|zenohockey]] 02:58, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
:::Is it because of the image?  You can try inserting <nowiki><br clear=all/></nowiki> before the first one and seeing if it makes a difference in preview.  -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 03:31, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


== Am I in trouble? ==

I have recently been cited with numerous copyright violations, including at least 5 of which I created more than 2 months ago. Most of the one's I created were created a long time ago, and I was shocked to see that they were listed as copyright violations. I gave them the link to the copyrighted site, so I wasn't trying to conceal anything. I greatly apologize for making copyrighted articles, and have tried to fix some of them. However, I am really worried, that I will be in a lot of trouble. What do you think?--[[User:Summonmaster13|Summonmaster13]] 04:58, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

:Relax - you won't be in any trouble, as long as you don't continue posting copyrighted material on the site. Since you seem to realise the gravity of violating copyright, I doubt this will be a problem for you. The copyrighted material you were warned about will likely be deleted in due course. You might also like to go through your past contributions and see if there are any copyrighted materials that have been missed. Also, take a look through [[Wikipedia:Copyright problems]] and [[Wikipedia:Copyrights]] for more about copyrights. Cheers, [[User:Tangotango|Tangot]][[User:Tangotango/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">a</span>]][[User Talk:Tangotango|ngo]] 05:11, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
:(edit conflict) We dont [[WP:BITE|bite]] the newcomers here. Infact it is strongly discouraged. So dont worry. You are not in trouble. But do go through the [[Wikipedia:Copyrights|copyright]] policy in detail. Its taken very seriously -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 05:14, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


==Userbox...==

what's a userbox? [[User:HyperSushi21|~Sushi]] 09:38, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
:A userbox is a small coloured box that allows users to add small messages on their user pages. See [[WP:Userboxes]] for more detail -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 09:43, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


== Category problem ==

Up until recently, [[Hoodlums (Rayman)]]'s only category was "Wikipedia articles with topics of unclear importance".  I tried to put it in "Rayman" (a small subcategory of "Ubisoft Entertainment games"), but instead that formatted as just "Category: Ubisoft Entertainment games".  Why did this happen, and please can you tell me how to fix it so that it goes in the "Rayman" category?  Thanks.  [[User:RobbieG|RobbieG]] 10:17, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
:It should be <nowiki>[[Category:Rayman]]</nowiki>, not <nowiki>{{Category:Rayman}}</nowiki>. Double brackets are for links, double braces are for transcluding templates. I've fixed it. -- [[User:Meni Rosenfeld|Meni Rosenfeld]] ([[User Talk:Meni Rosenfeld|talk]]) 10:27, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
Thanks, that's also cleared up a confusion for me regarding categories in general. [[User:RobbieG|RobbieG]] 10:49, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


== What's the proper HTML format for a hard- or carriage return ==

I usually use br enclosed by triangle brackets, but some people seem to think you need to put a slash before the closing bracket which makes no sense to me since (1) there's no opening tag and (2) even if there was the slash should go at the front and not the back. Could anyone enlighten me as to what syntax should be used for these in Wikipedia articles? - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 12:32, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

:I think your two questions cancel each other out. < BR > and < / BR > and < BR / > would be three different tags. The first is an opener, the second one is a closer. They should be used in pairs, but HTML commonly breaks those rules. However, XHTML cannot break the rules; openers and closers MUST be used in pairs in XML. The special form < anything / > is supposed to be ''exactly'' the same as writing < anything > < / anything >; hence < BR / > is the required XHTML tag. I have no idea whether XHTML is supposed to be the standard in Wikipedia, however. [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 12:38, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

::When making the article, the Wikipedia parser (or whatever) turns <nowiki><br> into <br /> anyway (check by viewing the page source). I think <br /></nowiki> is the more correct version (that will work with older browsers).--[[User:Commander Keane|Commander Keane]] 12:45, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
==Image==
In the article [[maggot]], someone posted an image taken from a website, which is, I believe, a copyright violation. What do I do to the image? (remove it from the article?) [[User:Mo-Al|Mo-Al]] 16:42, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
:Goto the image and tag it as a possible copyvio, I believe the template includes instructions on what to do after that, if not, see [[WP:IFD]] which may help.--[[User:Crossmr|Crossmr]] 16:53, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
:You tag the image like this (Someone already had done so): '''<nowiki> {{untagged|month=July|day=13|year=2006}} </nowiki>''', which displays as:
{| style="width:80%; margin: 0 auto; background-color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #ee0000; padding:5px; text-align; center;"
|-
| ''This image '''does not have a [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags|copyright tag]]'''.  Copyright tagging is required to provide a consistent way to identify the copyright status of images, and to allow for automated classification of images.  This template should be replaced with the appropriate copyright tag. Failure to tag an image may lead to its deletion. If you have any questions please see [[Wikipedia:Media copyright questions]].
|}

*That should be good enough. The patroling admins will deal with it. // <B>[[User:Fabartus|Fra]]</B>[[User talk:Fabartus|<span style="color:green;">nkB</span>]] 16:55, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


== Copyvio, or the other way about ==

The previous text of [[Measure for Measure]] was replaced with a lengthy plot synopsis in [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Measure_for_Measure&diff=next&oldid=60771612 this edit]. It's something of an improvement on what was there before, so I'd like to let it stand. However, because it was clearly dumped in one go, I tried to check whether there was a copyvio, and if you Google "Froth to Angelo and Escalus accusing them of illegal doings" you do indeed get an outside link, to [http://www.learnessays.com/show_essay/142835.html here]. The trouble is, that hasn't carried me very far. I've no intention of subscribing to learnessays.com and buying the essay to find out if wikipedia's article is plagiarised from it. Also, I've realised that the theft could be the other way: them selling our article. Is there any sensible way to resolve this? I've left a short message on [[User talk:Cybermyth]], but I don't really expect a reply given his short contribution history. Does anyone have any thoughts? [[User:AndyJones|AndyJones]] 16:51, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
*That's not a terribly large change in such a short article. Just because some words strung together hit, that doesn't indicate that there is a copywrite collision. You'd hate my edits. I add far more that that usually!

:Still, your concern is laudable. Suggest you try posting your concern and query on the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Theatre]]&nbsp; / &nbsp;[[Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Theatre |Talk]], where it is likely someone will be an expert on the topic, and will perhaps have some teaching experience at catching ''plagerisms''. 

:Also, even more importantly, ask the question directly of the editor... 
::Is there any reason to assume bad faith''? If they're inexperienced (contribs), or don't have a record of similar edits, then suspicion is perhaps better warranted. 
::OTOH, perhaps they authored the piece on that site. So don't hesitate to ask THEM, it needn't be a confrontation... and may do some good if you're concerns have any basis in fact at all. 
::We all check up on each other, so get used to taking your share of the burden ''all the way'', not just asking an overly busy admin on ''suspicion''. 
::When your investigation seems to indicate something is still'' 'stinky' ''then yell for help. <g>

:FYI (and others)-- (I found backing to it from [[:Category:Culture_WikiProjects]], being 'aware' of what special interest's 'experts' there may be is half the battle sometimes <g>. So find the ''List of WikiProjects'' and bookmark it for future connumdrums!) See also: [[:Category:WikiProject Performing arts]] for the in-between navigation. // <B>[[User:Fabartus|Fra]]</B>[[User talk:Fabartus|<span style="color:green;">nkB</span>]] 17:21, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
*You're right that there was no reason to assume bad faith, and I'm still not doing so. Besides it's easy to make a good faith copyvio, especially if you're new. However an exact match over a string of words including proper nouns isn't just a coincidence as your opening words suggest. I've tried repeating the exercise with other strings, and my new conclusion is that the article was very probably lifted from  [http://www.onlineshakespeare.com/measuresyn.htm here]. I think I need to revert that, although again it's equally possible that onlineshakespeare.com's source was wikipedia, not the other way about. Thanks for your help. [[User:AndyJones|AndyJones]] 17:55, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

::That's a horse of a different color. That does qualify as bad faith, in it's way. Now that you're sure you have the source, it should be fixed... The best solution would not be a revert, IMHO, but rewrite to have the same content. If you don't want to take it on, document it in the talk, add a copyedit tag there, and revert it. 

:*I'd probably still ask the editor (pointing out he'd been '''''caught''''') whether they would fix it, or whether you should you do so. 

::Good for the soul (LOL) and they'll think twice about using source material if they keep editing. btw- your first reference link just gave a membership blurb. The second is much better. So you can assume some malfeasance now, in good faith (<BSEG>). Best wishes // <B>[[User:Fabartus|Fra]]</B>[[User talk:Fabartus|<span style="color:green;">nkB</span>]] 18:28, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


== How do I add information ==

Hi
My name is Gabe and I represent the Prog-Rock power trio, Guido's Hand. We would love to have our band added to your encyclopedia. Could you please tell me how I would go about doing so? You can access our webpage at www.guidoshandrocks.com
Thanks for your time
Gabe
:Hi, thank you for your interest. However, please take a look at [[WP:AUTO]] and [[WP:BAND]]. Since all Wikipedia articles must conform to the [[WP:V|verifiability]], [[WP:N|notability]] and [[WP:NPOV|neutral point of view]] policies, countless band-related articles are deleted every day as not being suitable for the encyclopedia. Technically, you can create a new article by looking at the instructions at [[Wikipedia:Your first article]], but please be wary of our policies and guidelines. Cheers, [[User:Tangotango|Tangot]][[User:Tangotango/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">a</span>]][[User Talk:Tangotango|ngo]] 17:07, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


== Making Your Own Page ==

How do I make my own page?
*[[Wikipedia:How to start a page]]. If you want to write about yourself, use a [[Wikipedia:Userpage]], but remember that Wikipedia isn't a MySpace or free webhost alternative. Don't make a userpage if you don't plan on contributing. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 19:26, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
== Question ==

Why is Wikipedia so divided that versions in different languages don't recognize U when U want to log in?--[[User:AraX|AraX]] 10:25, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
:They were historically created as independent projects and still function independently (articles in one have no visibility in another).  The software (at the time) did not support one wiki with users defined in another one, so here we are.  I believe this is being worked on, but it requires changes to the software. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 14:12, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Thx, got it.--[[User:AraX|AraX]] 21:21, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


== "create date" and "first author" variables, templates, macros or whatever? ==

If I want to include in a template the first author and date of first creation of a page, is there a variable, template, macro, or other suitable species of mechanism to do it - or can I write one? What I'd like is to be able to write a template which includes wording to produce something like:

: ''This article (Toenail transplants) was first created by Albert Sidebottom on 17th May 2003''

by writing something like:

 <nowiki>''This article {{BASEPAGENAME}} was first created by {{  ???  }} on {{  ???  }}''</nowiki>

Thanks in anticipation.  [[User:Hebrides|Hebrides]] 12:22, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

:I don't know of such a mechansim. I guess your best bet would be to write (or request) a bot which will add this to desired pages. More pressing is the question of where do you intend to use this template? Putting it in the article namespace doesn't seem like a good idea. -- [[User:Meni Rosenfeld|Meni Rosenfeld]] ([[User Talk:Meni Rosenfeld|talk]]) 12:55, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
::If I run across it in an article, I will immediately delete it.  [[User:Zoe]]|[[User talk:Zoe|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 02:55, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
::: Well, this is similar to the request I made up in the [[WP:VPT#More detailed article statistics suggested|Village pump]]... [[User:Titoxd|Tito]][[Wikipedia:Esperanza|<span style="color:#008000;">xd</span>]]<sup>([[User talk:Titoxd|?!?]])</sup> 05:42, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
::::Your Village pump request is interesting, Titoxd. I wasn't actually thinking of using this on Wikipedia ''articles'' - but your request has made me think again. I like your idea...  [[User:Hebrides|Hebrides]] 10:05, 14 July 2006 (UTC)


== RSS Feed ==

Hello,

I have a yahoo 360 Blog and wondered if you allowed anyone to add your site or portions there of as a rss feed on a Blog.

Thanks,
CS
:Hey CS,
:All contributions to Wikipedia are licensed under the [[GFDL]], with the exception of many image and media files, which are under an assortment of free licenses (and some are used under the doctrine of [[fair use]]). So, read that license to get an idea of what uses are allowed.

:Also, you may find [[Special:Export]] helpful to you. --[[User:Ryos|ryos]] 20:27, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


== editing ==

I have an article titled, CHARTrunner. I would like to edit it to chartrunner since the "search" box is case sensitive. Pls. notify me in my talk page thank you

[[User:I like cheetos|I like cheetos]] 14:41, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
::No, you don't. Articles need to be located at their proper capitalization. - [[User:131.211.210.16|131.211.210.16]] 07:39, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
:Suggested using a [[Wikipedia:Redirect]] at [[User talk:I like cheetos]]. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 15:43, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


== Possible copyright issue? ==

[[Financial_Consumer_Agency_of_Canada]] The last paragraph makes me wonder if this isn't a possibly copyright issue:

''The information in this article is taken entirely from information available on the public web pages of the Government of Canada, specifically the website of FCAC (see link below), and is reproduced here '''with the permission of the Agency'''.''

They claim to have permission (and its likely with the username thats been editing this its an employee of the FCAC), but of course offer up no proof of such. I didn't want to slap a copyvio on it too hastily.--[[User:Crossmr|Crossmr]] 16:40, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

:(Canadian) government publications &ndash; unlike their U.S. counterparts &ndash; are covered by [[Crown copyright]].  Usually this permits reuse for noncommercial and educational use, however this blanket permission is insufficiently broad for use in the [[GFDL]]-licensed Wikipedia.
:In order to use government material verbatim we would need to receive special permission to release it under the GFDL, from an individual empowered to give such permission.  (They would need to understand the implications of the GFDL, including the right to redistribute.)  See [[Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission]]; once you receive confirmation that appropriate permission has been granted, forward the email to permissions@wikimedia.org. [[User:TenOfAllTrades|TenOfAllTrades]]([[User_talk:TenOfAllTrades|talk]]) 17:53, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

::I'm not the one seeking permission its whoever added this information. However a quick view of the site doesn't seem to suggest this was actually taken verbatim, I think it was just an improper wording on their part.--[[User:Crossmr|Crossmr]] 00:49, 14 July 2006 (UTC)


== What happens if you hack someone's account? ==

Like, you find out Jimbo's password, and you go into his account and do stuff?  What if you do it then log out immediately?
:They will find your IP and block it indefinitely so that you can't do it again. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 18:52, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

What if they don't know who did it?
:They do. They can easily track your IP address. [[User:Mo-Al|Mo-Al]] 19:32, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

::Who are 'they'? They sound quite scary. &mdash;[[User:Dbmag9|<span style="font-variant:small-caps">D</span>]][[User:Dbmag9/Esperanza|<span style="font-variant:small-caps; color:green;">a</span>]][[User:Dbmag9|<span style="font-variant:small-caps">niel</span>]] [[User talk:Dbmag9|(‽)]] 19:42, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

::The [[Wikipedia:Bad jokes and other deleted nonsense/April Fools' Day 2005/Cabal|Cabal]]. But don't ask them about it. They'll try to deny it. --[[User:Kwekubo|Kwekubo]] 20:16, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
:::[[Wikipedia:Words_of_wisdom#There_is_only_a_cabal_if_you_want_there_to_be_one|There is only a cabal if you want there to be one]].  [[User:Zoe]]|[[User talk:Zoe|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 03:02, 14 July 2006 (UTC)


== WikiProjects ==

I have an idea for a rather large WikiProject.

I am wondering if there is any way to create an Administrator level of editorial control (deletes, etc...) within a specific project.

The reason I ask is that I am perfectly happy for my content to be copyleft, but I am concerned about losing control of its quality and content, and/or that someone else may attempt to control this.

I am new to Wikipedia, so this may be a wrongheaded or inappropriate attitude on my part, but perhaps in asking it I will find out other things that will help me to decide if this is the right place for my content.

Thanks very much for your time.

Scott L. Bain
--[[User:Slbain|-Scott L. Bain-]] 20:05, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
*No single editor is in control of any article and it is indeed inappropriate to try to be. However, the goal of keeping content high quality is a good one and there's already several projects working to this goal (people who correct spelling, check facts, provide sources and work to get stuff to featured quality). Try becoming a member of existing WikiProjects to ensure the keepup of the quality on articles you care about. - [[User:131.211.210.16|131.211.210.16]] 07:46, 14 July 2006 (UTC)


== Service For Peace ==

Hello,

My name is Diana and I would like to edit the Service For Peace area. I am their international communications director. Please email me at ''EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED TO PREVENT SPAM'' with information. My username at this website is serviceforpeace

Thanks!
Diana

:You are quite welcome to edit the article on [[Service For Peace]]; just click the 'edit this page' tab at the top of the article. See [[Wikipedia:How to edit a page]] for information on how to format your contributions. However, all contributions to Wikipedia must be written from a [[WP:NPOV|neutral point of view]], which could be difficult for you since you are personally linked to the organisation in question. Be aware that others may subsequently edit your contributions if they feel that the article is non-NPOV. --[[User:Kwekubo|Kwekubo]] 20:25, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


== Neopets ==

You use to have the full neopets history.  Please tell me where I can find it!!  Thank you..Leona

:Try our article on [[Neopets]]. --[[User:Kwekubo|Kwekubo]] 20:27, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


== Your Piggly Wiggly Stores article ==

My father and his brothers founded a chain in Omaha, Nebraska named "Hinky Dinky" in about 1929.  Shortly thereafter Piggly Wiggly filed a patent infrinement suit, obviously claiming infringement of the patent cited in your "Piggly Wiggly" article.  My father told me that the suit was dismissed after the "Hinky Dinky" stores agreed to separate its alternate aisles from the rear wall of the store, thus freeing up the customers to go directly to any spot in the store.  If you read the claims in Piggly Wiggly article, you will see that the "Hinky 
Dinky" alteration wold not infringe the "Piggly Wiggly" patent.  

As far as I know the "Hinky Dinky" chain was the first to open up to shoppers a self-service grocery store in this fashion, thus creating gondolas and no longer forcing customers to walk sinuously throught the store.  As we all know, the "Hinky Dinky" format is now universal in self-service stores of all sorts. 

I would guess that the "Hinky Dinky" format was not patentable as no doubt there were many stores for many years prior laid out in that fashion.  I do not know if "Piggly Wiggly filed infringement suits against other retailers, but, as a retired Patent attorney, I do know that its patent was probably valid, but obviously of little value.  By the way this is true of many novel ideas which have been patented.

*I suggest you add this content to the [[Talk:Piggly Wiggly|talk page for Piggly Wiggly]]. — Reinyday, 21:43, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
**I moved it for you. — Reinyday, 21:52, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


== PRN Issue ==

When I search for the letters "PRN," my browser gives an error.  This was true in IE 6.0, Firefox 1.5, both from home and from work.

*Mine doesn't (I'm using Firefox on a Mac).  Are you looking for the [[PRN]] article? — Reinyday, 21:44, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


==Stage Names??==

Just a quick question: when writing articles about stars, is it preferable to use their real names or their (more popular) stage names?  Pages like [[Cher]] seem to hint at the latter, but the [[K-Pop]] pages I'm working on are using their proper names ([[Choi Sung-Hee]] for Bada, [[Yoo Soo-Young]] for Shoo, etc.).  But then, [[Chae Yeon]] is Chae Yeon, even though her real name is Lee Jin-Sook.  These are all stars who are known mainly by their stage name, so is it proper for me to move them? [[User:SKS2K6|SKS2K6]] 22:21, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

*See [[Wikipedia:Naming conventions (people)#Nick names, pen names, stage names, cognomens]]. — Reinyday, 22:29, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
**Sorry for the short reply; my baby was crying.  The key phrase is "The most used name to refer to a person is generally the one that Wikipedia will choose as page name..."  Does a journalistic article about a K-Pop musician refer to them by real name or stage name? — Reinyday, 22:52, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
***Another thought is to create a page under the other name, as a '''redirect''', for example the text of the page [[Shoo]] could be <nowiki>"#REDIRECT [[Yoo Soo-Young]]"</nowiki> (or whatever). That way, whichever page the reader goes to, she will find the article. [[User:AndyJones|AndyJones]] 08:00, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
***Having said that, I see there's a problem with my example, since we already have an article called [[Shoo]]! [[User:AndyJones|AndyJones]] 08:04, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

=July 14=


==Footnotes - Aaaaarrrrrgggh !==

I am trying to learn inline citation so that I can raise articles to Featured Article standard.  Please could you take a look at the article [[Grenadier Guards]] which I do not see as a FA.  I have made an attempt to generate a footnote as a test case for other articles I'm working on.

However, I have enountered difficulties in execution and also in terminology.  Let me first say I know about bibliographic and citation style, but have had trouble with 

*working with the "ref" and "note" templates.  Having checked the appropriate Wikipedia How-to page - [[WP:IC]] - on this, I'm thoroughly confused.  I tried to create a footnote in [[Grenadier Guards]] using the "ref" and "note" templates.  The note looks OK, but the ref in the text (it's in the Marches section) is NOT ok.  Could you please take a look at the article and advise me as to where I'm going wrong on this?  

* Relating what seems to be "Reference" advice to my Footnotes and Reference section.  The instructions on the How-To page do not clearly distinguish between a Footnote and a Reference.  To my understanding, the Reference section is a bibliography and each reference item would  appear therein only once.  Meanwhile, Footnotes can refer to the same text a number of times - i.e., Ibid. and Op. Cit. references, etc. etc.   

Are the "ref" and "note" templates actually for footnote use?  What am I missing here?

*And finally:  in the article [[Grenadier Guards]] have I placed the Footnotes, References, See Also and External Links categories in the right order?

Your sage advice welcomed as always.  -- [[User:FClef|FClef]] [[User talk:FClef|(Talk)]] 00:46, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

::I have put the footnote and references in the {{tl|cite book}} format, and used the <nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki> format for the note in the hope that this is what you were looking for. Please feel free to revert.--[[User:Fuhghettaboutit|Fuhghettaboutit]] 01:15, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

:::I refer to your actions on my recent Help Desk query. Thanks very much for using the advanced formats to improve my footnote.  That's exactly what I wanted. -- [[User:FClef|FClef]] [[User talk:FClef|(Talk)]] 02:13, 14 July 2006 (UTC)


== Wikipedia page view statistics? ==

Hi all. Does anyone here know if it is possible to obtain page-view or search statistics for en.wikipedia.org? I'm interested in knowing how often ceratin articles are searched for and viewed. -[[User:Schwnj|'''Nick''']][[User talk:Schwnj|<sup style="font-variant:small-caps; color:#FF9900;">talk</sup>]] 01:05, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
:You may be interested in [[Wikipedia:Statistics]] -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 05:51, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
::Better still, see [[:Category:Wikipedia statistics]] for a longer list - [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 06:11, 14 July 2006 (UTC)


== will and grace rating ==

Im trying to find the ratings fro will and grace but i cant find them is there anyway I can find these ratings some how. a site maybe or somthin if u can help me id appericatie it. THANKCs
:Have you tried Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]? They specialize in knowledge questions, and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that's what this Help Desk is for). For your convenience, here's the link: [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]] (when you get there, just select the relevant section, and ask away). I hope this helps. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 06:14, 14 July 2006 (UTC)


==Disappearing page?==
This isn't really a newbie's question, but I have no idea where else to put this, so I'll ask here. I recently moved [[Axum coinage]] to [[Aksumite currency]], which went all fine and dandy (checked for double redirects and all that), '''but''' now for some very odd reason, '''a search for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Aksumite+currency&fulltext=Search Aksumite currency] doesn't retrieve [[Aksumite currency]]''', but instead only two pages: [[Kingdom of Aksum]] and [[Harar]]. I'm at a loss as to how this could have happened, but I'd be greatly indebted to whomever can figure out what's wrong and fix it. &mdash; [[User:Yom|<font color="green">ዮም</font>]] | '''[[Special:Emailuser/Yom|<font color="#FFD700">(Yom)</font>]]''' | [[User talk:Yom|<font color="red">Talk</font>]] • <small>[[Special:Contributions/Yom|contribs]] • [[WP:ETH|Ethiopia]]</small> 05:34, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
: Well, since a search for axum coinage gives a correct result, it just means the internal search engine's index hasn't reflected the change. When the developers run the appropriate script, it will get fixed. Don't worry, everything you did is all right. [[User:Titoxd|Tito]][[Wikipedia:Esperanza|<span style="color:#008000;">xd</span>]]<sup>([[User talk:Titoxd|?!?]])</sup> 05:39, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
::Maybe I should clarify. By recent I mean a little over 3 days ago. Surely the change should be reflected by now? I doubt it's anything I did, but it may reflect a problem in MediaWiki (unless delays this long are routine and expected). &mdash; [[User:Yom|<font color="green">ዮም</font>]] | '''[[Special:Emailuser/Yom|<font color="#FFD700">(Yom)</font>]]''' | [[User talk:Yom|<font color="red">Talk</font>]] • <small>[[Special:Contributions/Yom|contribs]] • [[WP:ETH|Ethiopia]]</small> 05:53, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
::: You hit the nail on the head - delays this long are both routine and expected, as updating the index takes a while and is harsh on the servers, so it isn't done very often. Usually, the index is updated twice a week, but it isn't really out of the ordinary to have longer spans between updates. [[User:Titoxd|Tito]][[Wikipedia:Esperanza|<span style="color:#008000;">xd</span>]]<sup>([[User talk:Titoxd|?!?]])</sup> 05:57, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
::::Thanks for that info. Glad that's cleared up. &mdash; [[User:Yom|<font color="green">ዮም</font>]] | '''[[Special:Emailuser/Yom|<font color="#FFD700">(Yom)</font>]]''' | [[User talk:Yom|<font color="red">Talk</font>]] • <small>[[Special:Contributions/Yom|contribs]] • [[WP:ETH|Ethiopia]]</small> 06:06, 14 July 2006 (UTC)


== [[Grave marking industry]] ==

To [[grave marking industry]]

With my article in wiki, I want to lay a foundation for conversations concerning this subject. 

Because my dialogues on some details took place in at least five languages (Dutch, German, French, English, Spanish), my Internet site, founded in 1996 ( http://www.kleinmonument.be/) becomes too time-consuming. For this reason I choosed wiki-English, because English is a lingua franca, understood worldwide. I think that my English is not worse than that of the average Indonesian or Brazilian. Of course I do my best to optimiza my - basic - english. 

My participation to wiki is the result of research that started in 1947. My accession as a wiki - user is final. I don’t intend to change rapidly my mind. If my contribution is rejected ten times, then I will come back eleven times ... Or isn’t wiki an open encyclopaedia? 

Practically: 

1. I appreciate very that Notinasnaid and Elkman have understood what I mean. I sit on the intersection of art and handicraft. For this reason a separate article is necessary. 

2. After a test on Google with the two words "monumental mason" and "stonecutter", I think that "monumental mason" refers too much on large monuments. 

3. My article is indeed but a beginning... I think that I have found my way now. The youngest state of the art makes that already clearer. In every way your criticism has been very useful to me. 

4. I will not forget to make use of my sandbox.

For Arpingstone: Do you realise the humour: you first remove my “weird” contribution to an existing article, and now you advise me to contribute to an existing article?--[[User:Jaak Nijssen|Jaak Nijssen]] 12:19, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

:I think you need to take this discussion to the article's [[Talk:grave marking industry|talk page]].  --[[User:Richardrj|Richardrj]] 12:52, 14 July 2006 (UTC)


== email address confirmation link  not working ==

I joined Wikipedia today and received an email to follow a link to confirm joining.  This link does not work for me and I am unable to confirm my email address.--[[User:Heatherk|Heatherk]] 12:26, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
*Have you tried cutting and pasting it in your address bar instead of just clicking it? - [[User:131.211.210.16|131.211.210.16]] 12:58, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
== How to search content for square brackets in content? ==

How do I write a search string to match square brackets? According to [[WP:SEARCH]], it seems I can just enter '''<nowiki>[1]</nowiki>''' and click Search to get all pages that have that string. That gives me no hits. I also tried putting it in various types of quotes--still nothing. I'm sure there are pages that do things like a literal <sup>[1]</sup> instead of using any of the template or cite.php citation features. I also tried Google as an external engine, but that searches the "outside" view of the pages, not the data as entered in the editor: I get all pages that use cite.php to automatically insert a ref hyperlink. How (if at all) can I do this search? [[User:DMacks|DMacks]] 07:26, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
:The search function uses prebuilt index files based on "words", and pretty much ignores non-alphabetic characters - so as far as I know there is no good way to search for arbitrary text strings including special characters (actually searching all articles for a given string rather than using a pre-built index would take a very, very long time as well).  There might be some way to do this with an offline copy of the database.  There's a list of folks who write tools that run against one offline copy available from [[m:toolserver]].  -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 18:25, 14 July 2006 (UTC)


== Actor Chewetel Ejiofor ==

I want to add the pronunciation of Ejifor's name to his article.  He is a good actor and I want to be able to talk about him with my friends.  I found the pronunciation in another Google reference but I think it should be in Wikipedia.  I've read the edit instructions and tried the sandbox, but I still don't know how to do this.----Taraza

:Take a look at [[International Phonetic Alphabet]]. This is how pronunciations should be written in Wikipedia. --[[User:Schzmo|Schzmo]] 15:00, 14 July 2006 (UTC)


== Tags ==

Hi!  How do I tag an article as containing unreliable information?  Is there a master list of all the 'tags' available at Wikipedia?  Thanks! -- [[User:Byakuren|Byakuren]] 18:28, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
:Hi... Use the {{tl|Not verified}}, {{Tl|Verify source}}, or {{Tl|Verify credibility}}. For the master list, go to [[Wikipedia:Template messages]] and see the many categories of such templates -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 18:31, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
::Will do.  Thanks! -- [[User:Byakuren|Byakuren]] 18:34, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
== School vanity? ==

Yesterday someone has spent a lot of effort adding names of staff and prefects to the article on their school [[King Edward VI Aston]]. As a contributor to the article I am not sure I can make an un-biased decision to boldly wield the eraser. Is there someone with experience in this who can tactfully sort this out (if it needs sorting)? It seems a shame to remove all that work. Thanks. [[User:Oosoom|Oosoom]] 05:14, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
:Its probably best to ask at [[Wikipedia:Wikiproject Schools]] -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 06:17, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
::Thanks for the suggestion. I've asked it there. Oosoom 09:08, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

:I have been bold and have removed the nn people.  I also removed the lyrics to the school song, until such a time as their copyright status is determined.  [[User:Zoe]]|[[User talk:Zoe|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 01:29, 15 July 2006 (UTC)


==Corporate Wiki==
Could a company create a wiki for internal use so that new hires and interns can research and learn about a company while allowing the same editorial ethics encouraged by wikipedia?  What all goes into creating a wiki?  I know webspace is a pretty integral component.<small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Bmunden|Bmunden]] ([[User talk:Bmunden|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Bmunden|contribs]]) </span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned -->
:Have you tried Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]? They specialize in knowledge questions, and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that's what this Help Desk is for). For your convenience, here's the link: [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]] (when you get there, just select the relevant section, and ask away). I hope this helps. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 18:25, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
*[[b:Wiki Science:How to start a Wiki]] should be of help. Wikipedia makes use of the MediaWiki software which you can use to set up a wiki of your own. Unfortunately, I can't say what it would take to start one. Probably a lot of dedication. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 22:38, 14 July 2006 (UTC)


== S(s)tates ==

Not exactly a help desk question, I know, but should:

:some States of the USA...

be:

:some states of the USA...

where it's in the middle of a sentence? Guidance from Americans would be good. [[User:AndyJones|AndyJones]] 21:40, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

:The latter. --[[User:Schzmo|Schzmo]] 21:41, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

::"States" in the plural is capitalized in some uses by the government (e.g., in the official reports of the U.S. Supreme Court).  The rest of us generally lowercase it and that's the style here as well. [[User:Newyorkbrad|Newyorkbrad]] 00:02, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
:::Cool. Thanks for your help. Will apply it [[Inheritance tax|here]]. [[User:AndyJones|AndyJones]] 00:18, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
::"some states of the United States" would be my preferred usage.  [[User:Zoe]]|[[User talk:Zoe|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 01:31, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

= July 15 =
== Edits ==

Wow.... as nice as this site is, it seems difficult, step laden and VERY technical just to upload a photo with a credit.  I can’t even use my HTML editor to make additions.  It’s seems like you have your own odd sort of HTML hieroglyphics to create and edit a page or add a photo.  I've tried those buttons above, and they don't use normal HTML to add photos and such.

Is this really as simple as you can make it?  Or is it purposely difficult so as to keep the rift raft out?<small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Mactographer|Mactographer]] ([[User talk:Mactographer|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Mactographer|contribs]]) </span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned -->

:Hi,
:Have you tried to [[Special:Upload]] page. If yes, then please explain the details of your problem. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 05:39, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
:Hi, wikisyntax may look odd at first, but once you get used to it it's pretty simple. A good place to start is possibly [[Help:Editing]], [[Wikipedia:Welcome, newcomers]], and [[Wikipedia:Introduction]]. Hope this helps, and welcome. <span class="plainlinks" style="color:#f00">—[[User:TheJC|TheJC]] ([[User talk:TheJC|Talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/TheJC|Contribs]] • [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Interiot/Tool2/code.js?username=TheJC Count])</span> 05:45, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
== Hatnotes as in [[The Artful Dodger (UK band)]] ==

Can someone please have a look at the article and see whether there's a proper way to make the last sentence ("There was also a Power-Pop band in the 1970s named Artful Dodger, and there is also a punk band named The Artful Dodger.") a hatnote? [[Wikipedia:Hatnotes]] lists some examples on how to use hatnotes, but doesn't provide help on this case. If there's no way to do so just tell me that there isn't, any answer would be very much appreciated. Thank you. -- [[User:Name|dreadlady]] 20:11, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
:What you're looking for is a [[WP:DISAMBIG|disambiguation]] notice. There's a number of [[WP:TM|templates]] that you can use that make creating disambiguation messages easier  (for lists see [[WP:D# Template examples|here]] and [[WP:TMG#Disambiguation and redirection|here]]. In this case, given that (as far as I can tell) only Artful Dodger have an article you could probably use {{tl|Otheruses4}} to create the message. To use the template you simply enter <nowiki>{{Otheruses4|what this article is about|what the other article is about|name of the other article}}</nowiki>. So '''<nowiki>{{Otheruses4|the British garage band|the American rock band|Artful Dodger (US band)}}</nowiki>''' would give you a message like this:

{{Otheruses4|the British garage band|the American rock band|Artful Dodger (US band)}}

:If the other band ever gets a page you can use {{tl|Two other uses}} to link to both of them. Hope that helps. --[[User:Daduzi|<font color="Brown">'''Daduzi'''</font>]] [[User talk:Daduzi|<font color="Green"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 09:02, 15 July 2006 (UTC)


==Lyrics==

Is it totally illegal to put lyrics onto an article? Or is it OK to put them on as long as you credit the artist/source? [[User:HyperSushi21|~Sushi]] 04:09, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

:Whenver required for critical commentary, a couple of lines may be added under the [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Fair_use#Text fair use] clause. For songs whose copyright has expired the whole songs may be added. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 05:34, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
*A few lines for critical commentary to illustrate the song is okay, but songs are copyrighted, so you can't include them as a whole, even when you give credit, unless its copyright has expired. Remember, it's copyrighted even if it's not explicitly said. In the US, stuff from before 1923 is generally in the [[public domain]] but there are exceptions. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 09:29, 15 July 2006 (UTC)


== Need Clarification: External Links ==

Dear Wikipedia,

I just came across your website and it was interesting and quite amazing!! I am in progress to contribute my articles/contenmt/information to Wikipedia. But, I have some doubts,

1. How Should i prepare a content so that it is not removed by Wiki. 
2. I gave internal and external links to Wiki, but it is accepting only internal links. Why?

It would be better if you kindly clarify my doubts.

Have a blissful day!!!

Warm Regards,
Lisa

:Hi Lisa. With regards to question 1, I usually use a [[Wikipedia:Sandbox|Sandbox]] or a [[Wikipedia:User page|user sub-page]] before [[Wikipedia:Page moves|moving]] the page into the Article (main) namespace (and then asking for the cross-namespace redirect — that is, a redirect pointing from the old location to the new one — to be deleted). New articles should generally be [[WP:NOR|not original research]], [[WP:VERIFY|verifiable]], and have a [[WP:NPOV|Neutral point of view]] (if people have concerns, they would normally place a template on the article highlighting what could do with being improved. With [[Wikipedia:external link|external link]]s, you can either add the link normally (e.g. <nowiki>http://www.microsoft.com</nowiki> gives http://www.microsoft.com, or use single brackets. In the latter example you can give a name to the link (<nowiki>[http://www.google.com Google]</nowiki> gives [http://www.google.com Google]) or using no space gives a numbered link (e.g. <nowiki>[http://www.yahoo.com]</nowiki> gives [http://www.yahoo.com]). Hope this helps, and there is some other information available at [[Help:Editing]]. <span class="plainlinks" style="color:#f00">—[[User:TheJC|TheJC]] ([[User talk:TheJC|Talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/TheJC|Contribs]] • [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Interiot/Tool2/code.js?username=TheJC Count])</span> 08:06, 15 July 2006 (UTC)


== Reporting Suspected Sockpuppet ==

How do I report a suspected sockpuppet of someone who has been banned?  I noted on the discussion page next to the category page listing several other sockpuppets, but not sure if I should add (or how to do so correctly) to the category page.  Thanks much. --[[User:NYTheaterHistorian|NYTheaterHistorian]] 07:50, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
:Hi. If the user is currently vandalising, you could bring it up on [[Wikipedia:Administrator intervention against vandalism]]. For suspected sockpuppets, someone that is able to use the checkuser function is required. The page to post requests is available at [[Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser]]. Hope this helps, <span class="plainlinks" style="color:#f00">—[[User:TheJC|TheJC]] ([[User talk:TheJC|Talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/TheJC|Contribs]] • [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Interiot/Tool2/code.js?username=TheJC Count])</span> 08:15, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
Thanks much for the fas response!  Cheers --[[User:NYTheaterHistorian|NYTheaterHistorian]] 08:21, 15 July 2006 (UTC)



== Sexual diseases ==

First want to say I am a gay man, just to put you in the picture.

Last nite I met a guy and things got hot as they do. Anyways after some fumbling, he got on top of me. I mean he lowered himself on my penis..and yes I had no protection on. I politely asked him to get off, and he did.
I am just concerned that I have may have 'caught' some sexual disease.

I know it sounds a stupid question, I am just worried thats all.

Any help you would give me..would be appreciated.

j.

:Have you tried Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]? They specialize in knowledge questions, and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that's what this Help Desk is for). For your convenience, here's the link: [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]] (when you get there, just select the relevant section, and ask away). I hope this helps. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 12:38, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

::Please note that Wikipedia is only an encyclopedia. I suggest you receive help or advice from a qualified medical professional per our [[Wikipedia:Medical disclaimer|Medical disclaimer]]. Cheers, [[User:Tangotango|Tangot]][[User:Tangotango/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">a</span>]][[User Talk:Tangotango|ngo]] 12:42, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
*See a doctor, they will be able to do tests to see if you caught something. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 18:20, 15 July 2006 (UTC)


== Palm Pilot ==

Can Wikipedia be downloaded to my Palm Pilot?

:Yes, for more information see [[Wapedia]] and http://en.wapedia.org/. --[[User:Hetar|Hetar]] 17:22, 15 July 2006 (UTC)


== Does cropping an existing image require Licensing again? ==

The article [[Cooling tower]] has a photo which is fairly tall.  I want to crop it shorter by about 15% and then use the "Upload a new version of this file". The file was contributed by someone else and it is licensed as GNU FDL.

When I crop it and upload it as a new version of the file, must I select a license option again? Must I first delete the old version? Or what? Please let me know how to do it, step-by-step. Thanks, - [[User:Mbeychok|mbeychok]] 17:42, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

:If you use the upload a new version link, you don't need to supply any new copyright information, the old tag will still be applied. --[[User:Hetar|Hetar]] 18:11, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

*You are only allowed to alter an image if you license it under the GNU FDL yourself. Personally, I would keep both versions and give them different names. Anyone who does edits at [[WP:FPC]] does it that way and it allows people to use whatever image they like best. Deleting the old one is a big no no. You need to leave a nice paper trail to the original creator even if you upload it with the same name. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 18:17, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
== Names ==

How do you look up names? I'm trying to look up someone who is a radio personality.I haven't seen his name. He ISN'T NATIONAL in scope,though he used to be for a while. Matt Alban. <removed email>--[[User:69.162.109.251|69.162.109.251]] 21:08, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
*Search for their full name. That's the name the article will be located if we have it. If we don't, I suggest you google it. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 22:41, 15 July 2006 (UTC)


== [[Order (algebra)]] Deletion confusion==
I wish to delete the article Order (algebra). This is not a controversial delete (it is clearly a duplicate), and i have already discussed this with other users in the talk page. I was the main contributor, so there should be no big controversy and the useable data has already been merged into [[degree of a polynomial]]. The question is this: the proposed deletion template has already been used, and someone took it down without making a coment. It says specifically not to put it back up, but we don't think AfD is necessary. What is the best method for me to delete the article? Thanks, [[User:48v|48v]] 21:54, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
*If content has been merged the history of the article needs to be retained. The article should either become a redirect to the article that contains the merged text or undergo a history merge. See [[Wikipedia:Merge]]. Personally, I think it's useful to keep a redirect regardless whether a history merge is performed. I'll try my new history merge tool on this as soon as I checked there's nothing complicated about it. -- [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 22:45, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
**Thanks very much. [[User:48v|48v]] 22:50, 15 July 2006 (UTC)


== About creating a user-specific template ==

I wish to create a template that I would only use on my user page. It's the orange table on top of every page related to me, that has a link to every user page relevant to me. I'm fully aware of how to go about making said template, but is it allowed under the wikipedian rules? 

The reason I'm asking is because it's a slight pain to go to every page and update it manually, when I could just go to the template page and change it, and it would automatically fix the template in all of my pages. --[[User:GUTTERTAHAH|GUTTERTAHAH]] 22:55, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

:This would not be allowed in the Template: namespace, but you can do it as a user page. Any page can be transcluded just like a template. So, if you were to create the template at [[User:GUTTERTAHAH/template]], you would just put <nowiki> {{User:GUTTERTAHAH/template}} </nowiki> at the top of your pages. Hope this helps, and feel free to respond if you have any more questions. [[User:EWS23|<font color="green">'''EWS23'''</font>]] ([[User talk:EWS23|Leave me a message!]]) 23:14, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

::Ok, that helps a lot. That's all I need to know at the moment too; thanks. --[[User:GUTTERTAHAH|GUTTERTAHAH]] 23:23, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

= July 16 =
== How to get the references small in an article? ==

See my question on the headline. Here the article: [[Learning by teaching]].--[[User:Jeanpol|Jeanpol]] 06:55, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
:I'm assuming you're talking about in the "Notes" section. Instead of just <nowiki><references/>, you can choose to put <div class="references-small"><references/></div> </nowiki>. Hope this helps, and let us know if you're talking about something different than that. [[User:EWS23|<font color="green">'''EWS23'''</font>]] ([[User talk:EWS23|Leave me a message!]]) 06:59, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
::Thank your very much. This was exactly my question!--[[User:Jeanpol|Jeanpol]] 07:01, 16 July 2006 (UTC)


== the topic in hindi ==
dear sir
 
i do not know how do i get the results of my topic in a particular language. i want to know how to find my topic in hindi as it will help me in my project.

yours faithfully,
shyam

:In the toolbar on the left side of your screen there is a section for other languages. If your article exists in another language wikipedia, you can usually get to it from here. Also, you might want to try browsing http://hi.wikipedia.org/wiki. --[[User:Hetar|Hetar]] 07:27, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
== Main Page ==

Just a random q :P

Who writes up the stuff for the main page, and when do they do it?


Thanks~--[[User:Deon555|Deon555]]|[[User_talk:Deon555|talk]] 03:09, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

:Hi Deon,
:The editors of Wikipedia contribute the stuff that appears on the main page. Featured articles and featured pictures are discussed in detail for their worthiness and once certain, they are adopted as such. Some of the editors attach a summary to the article/picture and suggest it for the Main Page. It is then scheduled by a [[User:Raul654|senior editor]] to appear on the Main Page. For information in "Did You Know" section and "In the News" sections, the process is less stringent as there are time limitations. After editors provide the summaries, any of the administrators puts it up for the Main Page. Hope I have been able to satisfy your doubts. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 05:24, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
:You might be interested in the pages where the content is decided: [[Wikipedia:Today's featured article/requests]], [[Template talk:Did you know]], [[Template talk:In the news]] and [[Wikipedia:Selected anniversaries]]. Although the admins are the ones who do the actual updating, any user can get involved in submitting articles and giving their thoughts on other people's submissions. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 13:33, 16 July 2006 (UTC)


== questions regarding questionable facts ==

hello, my question is what does wikipedia do when dealing with facts that may not be completely concrete? And how much backing must a fact have to be posted in an article?

[[User:142.161.238.53|142.161.238.53]] 19:15, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

:If an editor sees an unsubstantiated fact, they can add the <nowiki>{{subst:fact}}</nowiki> template after it, which indicates the fact has not yet been substantiated. As to the backing needed, see [[Wikipedia:Sources|here]]. [[User:EvocativeIntrigue|'''EVOCATIVE'''INTRIGUE]] <small>[[User talk:EvocativeIntrigue|'''TALK'''TO'''ME''']] | [[Special:Emailuser/EvocativeIntrigue|'''EMAIL'''ME]] | [[User:EvocativeIntrigue/Feedback|'''IMPROVE'''ME]]</small> 20:06, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
::Or they can just remove it. In the case of claims about [[WP:BLP|living persons]] that could be damaging to them, we remove it immediately and then discuss it. In less urgent cases the claim is sometimes left in (marked as Evocative says) while it is discussed. Any section which is tagged with {{tl|fact}} should be removed once it's become clear that a source can't be found. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 13:22, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
== [[Wikify]] ==
On the [[autorotation]] page, some technical details need added.  Somebody decided to throw them in on the top just, which isn't exactly vandalism, it just needs wikified - thereby creating another, smaller problem.  Anyone know where you get one of those signs, for the top? Can you please respond to my talk, if it isn't rude for me to say this.  If it is, remove this sentence. ta--[[User:Martianlostinspace|martianlostinspace]] 09:49, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
*Answered on his talk page. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 11:15, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

'''this topic is closed''', and has now been answered. (Thanks mgm) --[[User:Martianlostinspace|martianlostinspace]] 16:26, 16 July 2006 (UTC)


== Suggestion ==

I would suggest you to add the AUM (OM) audio chant under the Hindu religon. Currently only text references are mentioned / available. In the Vedas (Huinduism), the chants are available under the section "external links".

I searched for the sound / audio file of ancient Hindu symbol OM on internet. But I couldn't find free download samples.

Your promptness would be highly appreciated.

Thanks & Regards,
-Mahesh.
:Hi, there is a project called [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Hinduism]] in which various members are actively engaged. You may like to pose this on the talk page of that project. You will get a better response there -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 19:40, 16 July 2006 (UTC)


== Can't figure out what I did wrong on footnote ==

Could someone take a look at the footnote in the article on Cannon Beach, OR and tell me what I did wrong. When I click on it, it doesn't go anywhere. What is wrong.

Also, I feel that the Gambling in the United States article should be more easily found by somebody searching "gambling." Yes, when you get to the bottom of the article on "gambling" there is a link, but it is not listed in the "gambling" category, and I cannot figure how to add it.

Thanks, thanks

Tim <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Tesint|Tesint]] ([[User talk:Tesint|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Tesint|contribs]]) 18:52, 16 July 2006</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned -->

:The footnote works for me.  I added the category that you asked for, and put the "Gambling in <country>" categories inside the "Gambling" category, although some might argue that I have overdone the linking. --[[User:Heron|Heron]] 19:10, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

::(after edit conflict) OK, I've just fixed footnote in the [[Cannon Beach, Oregon]] article. Look [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cannon_Beach%2C_Oregon&diff=prev&oldid=64153911 here] to check what I changed in this article. You can read more about footnotes [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Cite/Cite.php#How_it_works here]. I've also just added [[:Category:Gambling]] to the article on [[Gambling]]. [[User:Jacek Kendysz|Jacek Kendysz]] 19:13, 16 July 2006 (UTC)


== How to write an article?? ==

How to write an article??
:Hi, its very easy... See: [[Help:Starting a new page]]. You might also look at [[Wikipedia:Your first article]] and [[Wikipedia:How to write a great article]]. Also please see your talk page -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 19:54, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
== Minor edit '''what's this'' link ==
Hi is there anyway to change the way the "what's this?" link for minor edits on edit pages so that it opens up [[Help:minor edit]] in a new window, or at least spatially move it away from the '''show preview''' button on the page? If rather than saving your edits and then checking it in the article and having to go back and do multiple edits, you use the show preview button, but accidentally click the '''what's this?''' link, you lose every edit that you made on that page since you last clicked show preview. I have done this a number of times after spending between 5 and 20 minutes re-writing or editing pages, and while I'm probably alot more prone than some people I imagine it is a problem that happens quite a bit. [[User:JenLouise|JenLouise]] 00:24, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
:What browser are you using? In Firefox, when I click the 'back' button to go back to an editing window that I haven't saved yet, everything I've done in the edit window is as it is when I left it. 
:It's a while since I used it to edit Wikipedia, but perhaps you're using Internet Explorer? If I remember correctly it might refuse to let you go back to the edit window once you've clicked 'save preview', because it counts it as a form that's already been submitted and therefore not something you'd want to look at again. There's techinical reasons for this, and they are "IE sucks", "IE sucks" and "IE sucks", in that order. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 00:40, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
::(Alternate solution)I myself face the problem of losing edits often, especially due to edit conflicts. After a lot of heartburn, I have found the best thing to do is to save your edits in shorter intervals so the info lost may not be as much. This may not be the solution you are looking for but does work for me -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 02:06, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
:::Depending on the time of day, my internet connection can get a bit flaky, and so I've long since taken to the habit of copying to the clipboard the text to the article I'd editing before clicking the "save" button - that way, should something go wrong, I can re-input it without too much trouble. For really long articles or if I'm making a lot of changes, I'll even save a copy as a text file on my desktop - it only takes a second and has saved me many headaches in the past. &mdash; [[User:QuantumEleven|Quantum]]<i>[[User_talk:QuantumEleven|Eleven]]</i> 06:40, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
::::All I know is that I use IE, and there has never been such a problem for me - Clicking "Back" always shows all my text right where I put it. Lost: You ''do'' know that when an edit conflict occurs, there is a second edit box where your version of the article appears, so you can integrate your changes into the current article, right? In tougher cases, checking the diff of the new edits shouldn't make the integration such a problem. -- [[User:Meni Rosenfeld|Meni Rosenfeld]] ([[User Talk:Meni Rosenfeld|talk]]) 08:48, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
:Another tip is to make sure to preview regularly, that way if you do accidentally go off the page (and I've done it myself), when you return the contents of the edit box will be whatever you last previewed rather than the original text. --[[User:Daduzi|<font color="Brown">'''Daduzi'''</font>]] [[User talk:Daduzi|<font color="Green"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 22:43, 15 July 2006 (UTC)


So I assume that the answer is: getting changes to the actual layout of wikipedia is nigh on impossible. Thanks Daduzi, I hadn't realised it saved it, that's the best one can I do I suppose. (And yes its true, I use internet explorer!) [[User:JenLouise|JenLouise]] 05:56, 17 July 2006 (UTC)


== eminems address ==

im an 11 year old kid who is a big fan of
eminem and i want to write him a letter
:Try the talk page of [[Eminem]]. They may get you to some fansites -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 07:11, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
*You can't usually write celebrities at home. Your best bet is to find an address for his agent or record label. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 23:05, 16 July 2006 (UTC)


== Question about IP addresses ==

If you happen to make an edit while you are not logged in, is there any way to remove the IP address and maybe also display the change under your own address? I assume not, but thought it worth asking. 

What measures can be taken to prevent this in the future? Would it be possible to change the background colour so that you get a visible cue that you are no longer logged in? [[User:Filur|Filur]] 13:59, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
: There is no way of reattributing posts nor to change the background colour when logged out. You can however change the "skin" in your user preferences which would change the way things look when logged in, or a more advanced option change your monobook.css to change specific elements when you are logged in to give you a stronger visual hint than the current "Login/Create an account" at the top of the screen. --[[User:Pgk|pgk]]<sup>([[User_talk:Pgk|<span style="color:mediumseagreen;">talk</span>]])</sup> 14:26, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

*Actually, one used to be able to reattribute an edit at [[Wikipedia:Changing attribution for an edit]], however, the requests are currently on indefinite hiatus.  You can still list your request there in case they start processing changes again. — Reinyday, 15:19, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
*Despite the name, I don't remember developers ever doing the job for single edits. It was particularly useful for reattributing multiple edits. The method was quite laborious and simply too much work to do for a single edit. If you want to attribute an article, simple link the edit's diff on your talk page. If you forgot to sign (here for example), just sign in and add a note like "forgot to sign" with your signature. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 23:04, 16 July 2006 (UTC)


== Use of reference points ==

I am noticing in the article about Ohio Stadium that, rather than printing the references at the bottom, it is simply ending the article, thus also cutting off all notes that should be below that point as well.  Anyone know why? It's not the first time I've seen this happen; I've tried entering references using the < ref > tags, and the same has happened. [[User:ToddC4176|ToddC4176]]
:It is ok now. There was a template in the external links section which I removed. Please check -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 20:09, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
::Every occurrence of <nowiki><ref></nowiki> needs a matching <nowiki></ref></nowiki>.  If you forget the "close ref" the software thinks everything to the end of the article is the reference.  See [[Wikipedia:Footnotes]].  (I've added the missing one at [[Ohio Stadium]]). -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 20:12, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
:::Rick is right. I have reverted myself -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 20:16, 16 July 2006 (UTC)


== movetowiktionary ==

Didn't there used to be a template called movetowiktionary to put on articles which a user considers more appropriate for Wiktionary than here?  I can't find it.  How do we propose moves now?  [[User:Zoe]]|[[User talk:Zoe|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 20:38, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
:There is, it's called {{tl|Move to Wiktionary}}. Hope this helps, <span class="plainlinks" style="color:#f00">—[[User:TheJC|TheJC]] ([[User talk:TheJC|Talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/TheJC|Contribs]] • [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Interiot/Tool2/code.js?username=TheJC Count])</span> 20:48, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
::Well, duh.  Thanks.  :)  [[User:Zoe]]|[[User talk:Zoe|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 21:19, 16 July 2006 (UTC)


== Sources ==
I'm trying to cite sources for the history section of [[Bainbridge Township, Geauga County, Ohio]].  If the sources come from the same section on the same website, do I have to provide a source for each sentence?  And what would be the best way to cite the sources? On [[Wikipedia:Cite Sources]] it says there are three ways to do it. [[User:71.31.148.225|71.31.148.225]] 21:28, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
:Most people prefer in-line references in the form of <nowiki><ref>[http://www.source.com/page Source's page article] (accessed 16/07/06) and then adding <references /></nowiki> in the references section. If there are large sections of text that's been copied from a website, it's best to ensure that that it complies with [[Wikipedia:Copyrights]] or can be used as [[Wikipedia:Fair use]] - if the block of text is copyrighted, [[WP:COPYREQ]] has some useful information on requesting that the text can be used under the GFDL. If a lot of the section is from the same webpage, you may want to add something like <nowiki>''This article incorporates text from [http://www.somewebsite.com/sample_page Some Website's Sample Page]''</nowiki> to the references section. Hope this is the answer you was after, <span class="plainlinks" style="color:#f00">—[[User:TheJC|TheJC]] ([[User talk:TheJC|Talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/TheJC|Contribs]] • [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Interiot/Tool2/code.js?username=TheJC Count])</span> 21:43, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
::The section isn't copied from the website, it just uses it as a source. [[User:69.40.246.126|69.40.246.126]] 23:05, 16 July 2006 (UTC)


== Userboxes ==

How do you get userboxes on your userpage? <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Bandgeek100|Bandgeek100]] ([[User talk:Bandgeek100|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Bandgeek100|contribs]]) 22:15, 16 July 2006</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned -->

:Check [[Wikipedia:Userboxes]]. [[User:Jacek Kendysz|Jacek Kendysz]] 22:24, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
::For example: If you went to [[Wikipedia:Userboxes/Wikipedia]] you would copy/paste the one that you want on your user page. [[User:FellowWikipedian|FellowWikip]][[User:FellowWikipedian/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">e</span>]][[User talk:FellowWikipedian|dian]] 22:39, 16 July 2006 (UTC)


==creating to do lists==

I'm trying to become a major contributor to the [[occupational therapy]] page, and I'd like to create a to do list in the talk page to organize things in a better fashion.  How do I do this?  Thanks!--[[User:Aishel|aishel]] 01:17, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

:If the list is for you to use, then put in on your user page. If you'd like to provide it to all, then add a section in the talk page "the + tab by ''edit this page''" and use *s by each line to make things that look
*like
*this, creating a list.

If you want to have a numbered list, use #s
#first thing
#second thing

Good luck!
--[[User:Wslack|Wslack]] 01:24, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

::Thanks, I think I should rephrase my question.  I've seen elsewhere, for example here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:2006_Israel-Lebanon_crisis that there's a pending task table.  That's what I want to make.  Thanks again! --[[User:Aishel|aishel]] 01:25, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
::: Hi aishel. There is a template {{tl|Todo priority}} (the preferred one over {{tl|todo}}) which you can use. Simply put the template near the top of the talk page, save the page, and then click on the edit link in the todo template. There is an example of using it at [[:Category:To do, by priority]], and there's an example of it in use at [[Talk:SpyAxe]]. Hope this helps, <span class="plainlinks" style="color:#f00">—[[User:TheJC|TheJC]] ([[User talk:TheJC|Talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/TheJC|Contribs]] • [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Interiot/Tool2/code.js?username=TheJC Count])</span> 01:27, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
::::Thanks, this is what I was looking for!  For some reason I couldn't find it when I was looking through the template lists.  --[[User:Aishel|aishel]] 01:30, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
:::::I'm not sure about the template lists, however it is listed in the {{tl|Resources for collaboration}} template under "To-do lists", and there's a further example of better organising to-do lists at [[Wikipedia:To-do list]]. Good luck, <span class="plainlinks" style="color:#f00">—[[User:TheJC|TheJC]] ([[User talk:TheJC|Talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/TheJC|Contribs]] • [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Interiot/Tool2/code.js?username=TheJC Count])</span> 01:37, 17 July 2006 (UTC)


== Deleting from AFD ==

What is the proper procedure for dealing with a user who removes an entry from an AFD log and marks it as minor to (presumably) prevent an article's deletion?  Please see [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/PinStack]] --[[User:Brian G|Brian G]] 04:53, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
:I'd recommend a polite talk message explaining that delisting the afd was a no-no. If you like, there's always <nowiki>{{</nowiki>[[Template:Drmafd|Drmafd]]<nowiki>}}</nowiki>, which you can place on their user talk page, followed in the event of repeat offenses by Drmafd2, 3, 4, and referral to [[Wikipedia:Administrator intervention against vandalism|AIV]]. You can find other user warning templates [[:Category:User warning templates|here]]. Hope that helps. Cheers! [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] 05:22, 17 July 2006 (UTC)


== digital photography ==

<math>Insert formula here</math>
:Is there a question or just a test?&mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 06:30, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
== 'My bad' ==

What's this 'my bad'?  I've never come across it anywhere else except Wikipedia, so I assume it's another one of those in-phrases here.  If so, how did it originate?  It seems to mean 'my mistake' or 'mea culpa', so why don't people just use one of those commonly accepted phrases instead? --[[User:Richardrj|Richardrj]] 09:06, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
:I'd like to know this one too:) -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 09:46, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

:So would I - but meanwhile, how about the trusty old Elizabethan standby:  "Fie, for shame!"  -- [[User:FClef|FClef]] [[User talk:FClef|(Talk)]] 10:32, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
*I think this is one for the [[WP:RD/L|language reference desk]]. All I can say is that it's not a WP in-joke. It's been used outside WP quite a bit. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 12:06, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
:You're quite right.  See [http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=my+bad here].  I ignored the first rule of WP help desk - search first.  My bad. --[[User:Richardrj|Richardrj]] 12:15, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

::All terms that are uniquely used within Wikipedia (and "My bad" is not one that is missing, i.e. it's used outside of wikidom) should be in the glossary, see [[Wikipedia:Glossary]]. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 18:09, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

:::Urban Dictionary defines the term, but it doesn't explain that it's an Americanism.  I hear Americans use it all the time, but Britishers would never use it. I'd like to know whether it's used in other Anglophone countries, though. --[[User:Heron|Heron]] 19:17, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

::::We are seeing a word change before our very eyes from adjective to noun or perhaps both, c.f. "gay". [[User:Tyrenius|Tyrenius]] 07:52, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

::::Actually I'm a Britisher and I use it, and know others who do. For what it's worth the first instance I can remember haring the term was on the [[Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]] --[[User:Daduzi|<font color="Brown">'''Daduzi'''</font>]] [[User talk:Daduzi|<font color="Green"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 08:29, 17 July 2006 (UTC)


== Self promoting user? ==

So, there's this user, Mike8bit who has spent his entire Wikipedia career editing the [[Angry Nintendo Nerd]]. He's also added the line "This game was reviewed by The [[Angry Nintendo Nerd]]" line to other articles. Seeing as the Angry Nintendo Nerd site has ads, I'm tempted to think that the user is the author promoting himself. Catch is, I'm new here, and I don't know what to do at this point, except get into a possible revert war with said tagline in otehr articles while the article is up for deletion. 

Is there a particular person/page to bother about this? I don't think he's a new user that needs help, and I've looked at the Vanity article, but it didn't answer my question. Thanks!
[[User:Wslack|Wslack]] 23:56, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
:The article has been nominated for deletion, see [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Angry Nintendo Nerd]].  If it is deleted, the references should clearly go as well.  I think the references should go anyway.  I notice you haven't brought this up at [[User talk:Mike8bit]].  The first step in any sort of dispute here is to talk the user involved, please see [[Wikipedia:Resolving disputes]]. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 00:10, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
*Yes, those references should go regardless of the article's outcome at AFD. A review by the New York Times doesn't belong there, so a random internet user's review isn't relevant enough to mention either, 0 [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 10:56, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

= July 17 =


== do i get information about public and corporate communications ==

       information about public relations and corporate communications
:Wikipedia is not a search engine. If you have a question about [[public relations]] or corporate communications you might try asking it at the [[Wikipedia:Reference desk]].&mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 09:10, 17 July 2006 (UTC)


== Printing Wikipedia Articles ==

I am an eployee of a large IT company. We have a number of promoters working from the market selling our products. However, not all of them are technically adequate to present information on our products. I am in the process of developing manuals for them which we will distribute to our promoters and possibly other employees which explain the various technologies involved in our products as well as general history of our company. 

I have used Wikipedia for a long time now to look up information out of curiousity. However, I would like to include certain articles on Wikipedia for our manual. My question is, are we allowed to distribute a manual with our company's logo which include articles taken directly from Wikipedia? What are the conditions of doing so?

:Sure you can. The articles of Wikipedia are licensed under the [[Wikipedia:Text of the GNU Free Documentation License|GNU Free Documentation License]]. Read it to find out how you can reproduce the articles under the GFDL license. In short, it says that you have to attribute the work to Wikipedia and include a copy of the GFDL License. If you publish printed copies (or copies in media that commonly have printed covers) of the Document, numbering more than 100, and the Document's license notice requires Cover Texts, you must enclose the copies in covers that carry, clearly and legibly, all these Cover Texts: Front-Cover Texts on the front cover, and Back-Cover Texts on the back cover. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 12:56, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

: (edit conflict) Your company probably has a legal department.  It would be best to contact them for specific legal advice (which is what you're asking for).  All that you need to know about specific Wikipedia content is that all of the text is licensed under the [[GNU Free Documentation License]].  Your company lawyers can tell you what that means for incorporation into your documentation.  Note also, though, that images on Wikipedia may or may not be freely available.  A large proportion of WP images are copyrighted and used here only through the doctrine of [[WP:FU|fair use]].  Such images would not be able to be included in your documentation; again, your lawyers can help you navigate the sticky wicket that is copyright law.  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] 13:02, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

::[[Wikipedia:Copyrights#Users' rights and obligations]] discusses this a bit.--[[User:Commander Keane|Commander Keane]] 13:06, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
== missing words ==

good day

I have 2 queries:

1. I looked up the word 'enzootic' anmd the result came up with various deseases etc, but the actual word with a discription never came up.  So I have subsequently found it and the meanign is as follows:  of animal diseases, peculiar to or constantly present in a locality.

I see that epizootic is featured in your results.

2. I did once register and create an account but I cannot remember the password or login, should I recreate my account or would you be able to send me my passwork?

Thank you,
Regards,
Cristine

:You are more likely to get meanings of words at the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wiktionary:Main_Page wiktionary]. Regarding the second query, if you have forgotten both the login and password, its better you recreate an account - [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 11:20, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
:One way to perhaps find your account again is to check the history of articles you edited. [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 14:40, 17 July 2006 (UTC)


==[Untitled Query]==

hello, 

I have just put a page up on wikipedia Kitchen Con: Writing on the Restaurant Racket by Trevor White, which is a new book out.

Yet when I put just kitchen con or with trevor white it does not bring me to the entry. 

Can you tell me how to change it so the book comes up when people look it up.

Thanks a lot, 

(This unsigned query from [[User:ValKitchenCon]])
(Link to new article: [[Kitchen Con: Writing on the Restaurant Racket : The book]]) [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 14:39, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
:''Email address removed to prevent poster receiving spam, ham, jam and other foodstuffs.'' [[User:EvocativeIntrigue|'''EVOCATIVE'''INTRIGUE]] <small>[[User talk:EvocativeIntrigue|'''TALK'''TO'''ME''']] | [[Special:Emailuser/EvocativeIntrigue|'''EMAIL'''ME]] | [[User:EvocativeIntrigue/Feedback|'''IMPROVE'''ME]]</small> 14:36, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

:First, I'm not at all certain [[Kitchen Con: Writing on the Restaurant Racket : The book]] won't be deleted, see the (currently proposed) guideline [[Wikipedia:Notability (books)]] and [[Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not]] (specifically the section titled "Wikipedia is not a soapbox").  Directly answering your question, the search index is rebuilt only occasionally so it may take some time (perhaps weeks).  You can add one or more [[wikipedia:redirect]]s that will take effect immediately. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 14:47, 17 July 2006 (UTC)


== Downloadable List  of All Article Titles ==

A few months ago I downloaded a (long) list of all Wikipedia article titles, for some offline analysis that I'm interested in. I'd like to download that list again, but I can't seem to find it. Is it still available?

Thanks

WGMarsh

:Hello Mr. Marsh,
:The latest listing can be downloaded from [http://download.wikimedia.org/enwiki/20060702/ here]. For more details see [[Wikipedia:Database download]]. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 15:59, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
::The specific file you are interested in is [http://download.wikimedia.org/enwiki/20060702/enwiki-20060702-all-titles-in-ns0.gz this]. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 16:02, 17 July 2006 (UTC)


== How do I search wikipedia:* ==

Is there a way to search the Wikipedia Community pages? (i.e. those that begin with "wikipedia:") [[User:Alf Boggis|Alf Boggis]] 15:46, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

:Hi,
:When you search for something not found in Wikipedia articles, you are led to the search page. At the bottom, you will see an option to search specific namespaces (Wikipedia:, Talk:, User talk:, etc). Alternatively, you can use google search to search Wikipedia, which will give results from all pages. Just append "site:en.wikipedia.org" to the search string. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 15:56, 17 July 2006 (UTC)


== Earliest to Latest by default? ==

Howdy. I've been thinking for a while about the possibility of porting versions of articles from early in the article history across to the Simple English Wikipedia, since the older versions are typically a lot more basic and written in a simpler form. While I know it's easy enough to click "earliest" on the history tab, is there any way to set it to do that by default? Maybe something in Preferences that I missed, or a line of code to add to my [[Monobook.js]]? [[User:GeeJo|<span style="padding : 0px 1px 1px 1px; border : 1px solid #809EF5; cursor: wait; background: #FFFFFF ; color: #99B3FF">GeeJo</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:GeeJo|(t)]]</sup>⁄<sub>[[Special:Contributions/GeeJo|(c)]]</sub> <small>•&nbsp;17:08, 17 July 2006 (UTC)</small>

:I wonder whether any such option exists. But I don't agree about the earlier versions having simpler English. It is article, as well as user, specific. In order to have correct and updated information, it is advisable to copyedit and use the latest version. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 17:22, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

::Indeed, I just use the early version as a starting point. It's a lot easier to convert [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Computer_virus&direction=next&oldid=242227 this] into an easy-to-understand article (rewording to use the Basic 800 and cutting out the heavy anti-Microsoft bias towards the end) than it is to convert [[Computer virus|this]] for example. [[User:GeeJo|<span style="padding : 0px 1px 1px 1px; border : 1px solid #809EF5; cursor: wait; background: #FFFFFF ; color: #99B3FF">GeeJo</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:GeeJo|(t)]]</sup>⁄<sub>[[Special:Contributions/GeeJo|(c)]]</sub> <small>&bull;&nbsp;17:28, 17 July 2006 (UTC)</small>


== bulls and bears ==

how do I access the transcripts from your bulls and bears segments?
George Sepp
*Which transcripts do you mean? Which segments? Could you give an example page? [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 18:37, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

= July 18 =
== Adding footnotes to an article with existing references==

Hello.  If you add footnotes to an article do the existing ones re-number themselves accordingly, or do you have to go through and alter the numbers of the other references? -- [[User:FClef|FClef]] [[User talk:FClef|(Talk)]] 00:50, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
:If you're talking about <nowiki><ref> ... </ref></nowiki> style footnotes (per [[Wikipedia:Footnotes]]), they should re-number automatically. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 01:02, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
::Yes I am, I think.  I also need to add the reference to the list of references as well as make the footnote consistent with the article's style. Thanks for encouragement. -- [[User:FClef|FClef]] [[User talk:FClef|(Talk)]] 02:00, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
== Why My articles showing "For Deletion" ==

Hello I made 2 articles in AntiVirus secion.

Namelly - eScan and MicroWorld.

Today I find that they mark as
"This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedia's deletion policy"

- why?

can you help in this case........
:Someone thought they should be deleted. There is probably a big blue link to a discussion about it. This will probablly say more about why.&mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 06:20, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
::The two articles violate [[WP:NPOV]] because they read like an advertisement.  You can argue your case at [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/EScan]] but don't expect to garner much suppor.  Remember that in addition to being written in a [[WP:NPOV|neutral point of view]], they must meet [[WP:N|notability criteria]] outlined at [[WP:CORP]].--<strong><tt>[[User:Schwarzm|<font color="maroon">Max</font>]]</tt></strong>  <small class="plainlinks">[[User Talk:Schwarzm|Talk ]][{{SERVER}}{{localurl:User talk:Schwarzm|action=edit&section=new}} (add)]</small> 05:29, 18 July 2006 (UTC)


== Antlion Family Myrmeleontidae ==

Do antlions in there larval atage have eyes and if so where are they? 

Do antlions have eyes? If so where are they?

:This desk answers questions about Wikipedia.  You will need to ask your questions at the [[Wikipedia:Reference desk/Miscellaneous|Reference desk]], they might be able to help you over there.<small>This question was modified to make answering easier and to take up less space.</small> --[[User:Ali K|Ali K]] 04:24, 18 July 2006 (UTC)


== del or change any present article ==

can i delete some article in "community portal " or make changes to it so i can upload a newer article ? <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Aasoobila|Aasoobila]] ([[User talk:Aasoobila|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Aasoobila|contribs]]) </span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned -->

:Hi,
:First, please be very sure as to what you expect to do as the Wikipedia namespace is often associated with policies of Wikipedia. However, as with any other pages in Wikipedia, they too can be created, modified, or deleted by the editors. But most changes to policy pages should be first discussed with the community before changing. You are welcome to create new articles, people often write essays on Wikipedia, but make sure that they carry a generalised viewpoint that is supported by the Wikipedia community. Those pages that are not considered worthy of Wikipedia namespace are deleted by listing on [[Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion]]. If you find any delete-worthy pages, you can nominate them for deletion on this page. However, I would suggest you take some more time to understand the working of Wikipedia before actually doing so. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 06:00, 18 July 2006 (UTC)


== first level headings ==

I googled why <nowiki>=first level headings=</nowiki> aren't used and got this [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User_talk:AaronPeterson#Welcome result], which stated that page titles are first level headings. However, we don't input page numbers by typing in "<nowiki>=Page Title=</nowiki>", and therefore first level heading markup symbols are never used, so shouldn't we just free up the "first level heading" symbols by making them designate the second level headings, and then shift each of the othe headings down? [[User:JianLi|JianLi]] 06:04, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

:I don't see the pressing need to make such a large change like that;
== Contents ==
Is there a way to move the Contents to the right or in the middle? --[[User:Jou46]] 18:35, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
:None I know of, and I doubt if there is any. This is most likely hard-coded in the MediaWiki software, and unlikely to be changed according to a user's wish. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 18:42, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
::Assuming you mean the Table of Contents, you can move it to the right by placing {{tl|TOCright}} at the top of the document. There are two ways of centering a TOC. The cheap way to do it is to use <nowiki><center>__TOC__</center></nowiki>. However, the &lt;center&gt; tag is deprecated in [[HTML]] 4.01, so the modern way to do it would be to use <nowiki><div class="center">__TOC__</div>.--</nowiki><strong><tt>[[User:Schwarzm|<font color="maroon">Max</font>]]</tt></strong>  <small class="plainlinks">[[User Talk:Schwarzm|Talk ]][{{SERVER}}{{localurl:User talk:Schwarzm|action=edit&section=new}} (add)]</small> 18:52, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
:::Oops, I was thinking the question was about the navigations tabs of the left of the screen. Anyway, thanks for updating the answer. BTW, other "cleaner" ways of moving the TOC also exist: like {{tl|TOCcenter}}, etc. All such options may be found at [[:Category:TOC templates]]. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 19:26, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
::::You ''can'' change the location of the navigation links.  Go to "My preferences" and click on "Quickbar".  Of course, this only works if you're logged in.  [[User:Zoe]]|[[User talk:Zoe|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 03:11, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for the help --[[User:Jou46|Jou46]] 18:54, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
*??????? What's the use of that? It only means you have to type more. Why deprecate useful stuff? - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 19:16, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
*:The [[W3C]] has deprecated all presentation tags in HTML in favor of their CSS style equivalents.  The point is to cleanly separate presentation information (font, alignment, etc.) from document structure tags (heading levels, list elements, etc.).  The premise is that if all HTML documents only used CSS for control of presentation, the world would be a better place. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 01:22, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
**:I think what Rick means is that it's SCIENCE, and harder = better. Right? --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 08:41, 18 July 2006 (UTC)


== Infobox person ==

Is there an infobox for a person? Rather than a celebrity. [[User:Djsteen|Djsteen]] 06:28, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

:Checkout [[:Category:People infobox templates]]. --[[User:Hetar|Hetar]] 06:32, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
*Not that I know of. People who get an article are notable or famous in some way, so regular people aren't included and don't need boxes. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 11:06, 18 July 2006 (UTC)


== Is it true that one shouldn't delete material from one's user talk page? ==

Is it true that one shouldn't delete material from one's user talk page, at least where that material isn't offensive or doesn't constitute vandalism? If so, and a user removes material I've placed there, do I have a "right" to put it back? Thanks in advance! (Part of what was erase was, in fact, a warning that someone should stop violated Manual of Style guidelines.) --[[User:Cultural Freedom|<font face="bookman old style">''<FONT COLOR="FF0000">Cultu</FONT><FONT COLOR="FF3333"></FONT><FONT COLOR="FF5555">ral</FONT> <FONT COLOR="9999FF">Fre</FONT><FONT COLOR="5555FF">edom</FONT>''</font>]] 2006-07-18 08:27 (UTC)
:Removing warnings is [[WP:VAND|vandalism]] - generally in such cases, the message should be replaced with a warning (generic ones can be found at {{tl|wr}}, {{tl|wr2}} etc), or if that's too strong you can gently direct them to [[WP:TALK#Etiquette]]. "Having a right" is not the term I'd use, but putting your post back would certainly be justified. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 08:31, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
::Thanks for the quick response! (Yes, "having a right" was a bit... legalistic....) --[[User:Cultural Freedom|<font face="bookman old style">''<FONT COLOR="FF0000">Cultu</FONT><FONT COLOR="FF3333"></FONT><FONT COLOR="FF5555">ral</FONT> <FONT COLOR="9999FF">Fre</FONT><FONT COLOR="5555FF">edom</FONT>''</font>]] 2006-07-18 08:46 (UTC)
== help please ==

I trying to find all the miniuma prisons in illinois....  I would like the name of the prisons...  Thanks
:This desk deals with questions on Wikipedia and how to use it. You may find that you get more responses over at the [[Wikipedia:Reference desk/Miscellaneous|Reference desk]], where editors answer general knowledge questions. Good luck! [[User:GeeJo|<span style="padding : 0px 1px 1px 1px; border : 1px solid #809EF5; cursor: wait; background: #FFFFFF ; color: #99B3FF">GeeJo</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:GeeJo|(t)]]</sup>⁄<sub>[[Special:Contributions/GeeJo|(c)]]</sub> <small>&bull;&nbsp;02:47, 18 July 2006 (UTC)</small>
*Try [[:Category:Prisons in Illinois]]. — Reinyday, 19:45, 18 July 2006 (UTC)


== Help me, please ==

I am having trouble posting my article...so far it shows up under "my talk".  I want to post a page with the heading of the name of the company that I am writing about.  Can you help me figure this out, please?  Thanks. JB.
:It looks like you want to write an article about a company called JK Harris. Its fairly simple to write an article. Please see: [[Help:Starting a new page]]. You might also look at [[Wikipedia:Your first article]] and [[Wikipedia:How to write a great article]]. But please go through the policies and guidelines of wikipedia first. Especially [[WP:SPAM]] and [[WP:Notability]] in this case. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 14:24, 18 July 2006 (UTC)


== Assigning my actions to myself ==

When editing or adding comments to Wikipedia from public computers, I don't log in to my account because of cookies and privacy concerns. Instead, I four-tilde to show whatever IP address the machine uses.

It's now starting to get a bit hard for me to keep track of pages which interest me, or discussions which I plan to follow. Therefore, I'd like to know if there is a way I can go back and reassign these comments to my personal account.

I realize that it's possible to reassign unsigned anon entries, but what I'd like to assign are IP-signed entries.

I did try to find the answer to this question in the Help section, but was unable to (probably due to my using inadequate keywords).

Thank you for your time. :) [[User:83.132.98.149|83.132.98.149]] 14:40, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

: Hello 83.132.98.149, there is currently no way that I know of of reassigning comments. You can still sign comments with your signiture without logging in by having the code pasted on your talk page for retreval [[User:Whatever]]. You can also keep track of what you want to look at by leaving it on your talk page for addition to your watchlist. Those are my suggestions. --[[User:Wslack|Wslack]] 15:41, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

::Thank you for your suggestions, Wslack. While it is a shame that I can't reassign my schtuff, those seem like pretty satisfactory solutions! :) [[User:83.132.98.149|83.132.98.149]] 16:03, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

:Actually, one used to be able to reattribute an edit at [[Wikipedia:Changing attribution for an edit]], however, the requests are currently on indefinite hiatus.  You can still list your request there in case they start processing changes again. — Reinyday, 19:40, 18 July 2006 (UTC)


== Law of Cosines Image ==

Figure 1 includes the following:

"This image (or all images in this article or category) should be recreated using vector graphics as an SVG file. This has several advantages; see Commons:Images for cleanup for more information. If an SVG form of this image is already available, please upload it. After uploading an SVG, replace this template with template {{tl|SupersededSVG|}} in this image"

I have created this file - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bc/TriangleWithNotations.svg

Despite looking through template help, I have no idea how to "replace this template with template..."

[[User:Dweisman|Dweisman]] 16:39, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

:Hello Mr. Weisman,
:As I can figure out from my experience, the problem is that the image is hosted in commons and you are trying to update the enwiki page. To change the image description page in commons, you need to edit the page at commons. [[:Image:Triangle_with_notations.png|Here]] is the link to the required page. It will be advisable if you upload the image at commons so that all sister projects can use the image. I also see that you haven't specified the copyright tag. Please do it as soon as possible otherwise the image may be deleted. If you need help in determining the right license, you may contact me at my talk page, or any editors here. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 18:52, 18 July 2006 (UTC)


==Userspace links==
''Moved from [[Wikipedia talk:Help desk]]''

I created my own watchlist [[User:TonyTheTiger/watchlist]] so that I can monitor related changes.  Most of the links don't seem to work.  Why? [[User:TonyTheTiger|TonyTheTiger]] 15:42, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
:This seems more as if it belongs on the Help Desk itself...? [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 15:46, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
*You have an invisible character in your links, so "Five-tool_player" is actually "%E2%80%8EFive-tool_player".  I'll fix it for you. — Reinyday, 16:53, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

** Thanks.  That solved everything. [[User:TonyTheTiger|TonyTheTiger]] 18:37, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
== [[User:User]] ==

Is this a doppelganger account?--[[User:Quentin Smith|Qu]][[User:Quentin Smith/Greene|<font style="color:green">'''''e'''''</font>]][[User:Quentin Smith|ntin]] [[User_talk:Quentin Smith|Smith]] 08:49, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
:Nope, it's a [[Wikipedia:Redirect|redirect]].  There is no such user really.  Also note, they have zero [[Special:Contributions/User|contributions]] [[User:Dismas|Dismas]]|[[User talk:Dismas|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 09:06, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
::Well yes, but to be fair somewhere around 75% of Wikipedia accounts have never made an edit (including our [[User:Romulus32|millionth account]]); which is the main impetus behind the proposal to [[Wikipedia:Delete unused username after 90 days|delete them]]. [[User:GeeJo|<span style="padding : 0px 1px 1px 1px; border : 1px solid #809EF5; cursor: wait; background: #FFFFFF ; color: #99B3FF">GeeJo</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:GeeJo|(t)]]</sup>⁄<sub>[[Special:Contributions/GeeJo|(c)]]</sub> <small>&bull;&nbsp;14:42, 18 July 2006 (UTC)</small>
::There [{{fullurl:Special:Listusers|username=User}} is such a user], actually, otherwise you wouldn't see the contributions link at all.  It's true, however, that they've never edited, though.  Curiously, though, they haven't been blocked either, so presumably whoever created the account could still decide to use it some day, if they haven't forgotten the password.  For what it's worth, the [{{fullurl:Special:Log|type=delete&page=User%3AUser}} deletion log] for the user page says it was "created by accident".  Not sure if that refers to the account or just to the page, though.  —[[User:Ilmari Karonen|Ilmari Karonen]] <small>([[User talk:Ilmari Karonen|talk]])</small> 20:45, 18 July 2006 (UTC)


== Deletion of userpage ==

Can you viably speedy a userpage if there is no associated user? I can't see anything in [[WP:CSD]]. --[[User:Quentin Smith|Qu]][[User:Quentin Smith/Greene|<font style="color:green">'''''e'''''</font>]][[User:Quentin Smith|ntin]] [[User_talk:Quentin Smith|Smith]] 19:52, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

:You can speedy delete your own userpage, not someone else's. — Reinyday, 20:13, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
*Yes, userpages that do not have an attached user, violate the purpose userpages are designed for. There is a few exceptions. Some users have redirected alternative usernames to their own userpage and some userpages contain info on vandal nicknames who didn't actually use those names. Usually the pages you mention violate another one of the speedy criteria. If in doubt, just use [[WP:MFD]]. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 21:22, 18 July 2006 (UTC)


== Policy ==

Many have asked about external links to copyvio sites, and we seemed to have established they are not acceptable.

My questions are;
# Where is this in policy?
# If a user does this, is there a warning template to add?

--[[User:Quentin Smith|Qu]][[User:Quentin Smith/Greene|<font style="color:green">'''''e'''''</font>]][[User:Quentin Smith|ntin]] [[User_talk:Quentin Smith|Smith]] 19:56, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
*If it's not in [[WP:EL]] or [[WP:SPAM]], it doesn't exist. We're not responsible for the copyvios of other sites, but if you can find an original rather than a copy. Link to the original. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 21:18, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

::At [[WP:EL]] it is stated that: "Linking to copyrighted works is usually not a problem, '''as long as you have made a reasonable effort to determine that the page in question is not violating someone else's copyright. If it is, please do not link to the page.'''" (emphasis suplied)--[[User:Fuhghettaboutit|Fuhghettaboutit]] 22:07, 18 July 2006 (UTC)


== free admition . ==

respected sir,
i want free study applecation form in any university of sweden,
but pls in ENGLISH.
thx
urs truly ,
saleem ,
*You're going to have to ask those universities yourself. No one here can sen you any such forms because we're an encyclopedia and we don't have access to them. (side note: while there's less of them, there's also respected ladies around here). - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 21:16, 18 July 2006 (UTC)


== Redundant Articles ==

[[List of universities in Canada]] is split into sections by province. However, Some of them link to 'main article' pages which have exactly the same information. Should I put those articles up for deletion? [[User:Foxjwill|Foxjwill]] 21:00, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
*I would just redirect them back to the full list. There's no need for a 'main article' if it doesn't contain more information. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 21:14, 18 July 2006 (UTC)


== Video animation question ==

Hello!
I work at a company that makes video animations dealing with the aerospace industry. We have contributed videos to various news organizations on current events such as missle and shuttle launches.  We are interested in contributing these videos and images to Wikipedia, I just wanted to make sure this was within the rules of the webpage.  All videos and images produced have a small company logo similar to a television station logo.  We have many videos of the recent shuttle launch, the North Korean's Taepodong-2 missle, and many different current space missions.    

Is this something that we can do?      
Thanks!
--[[User:Coolblue33|Coolblue33]] 21:29, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
Coolblue33

:''Replied on user's talk page.'' [[User:EvocativeIntrigue|'''EVOCATIVE'''INTRIGUE]] <small>[[User talk:EvocativeIntrigue|'''TALK'''TO'''ME''']] | [[Special:Emailuser/EvocativeIntrigue|'''EMAIL'''ME]] | [[User:EvocativeIntrigue/Feedback|'''IMPROVE'''ME]]</small>


==Maps==

How do you create the green country maps with yellow location dots on them? In fact, where can I create the maps that are commonly used in wikipedia (world maps, etc)? [[User:Xtrememachineuk|Xtrememachineuk]] 20:34, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
:The folks at [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Maps]] may have some tips. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 00:12, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

= July 19 =


== pirates, my new page ==

I'm new at this, and am having trouble kick-starting my pirates page.

I have alot of questions.

1.) How do I split the page into sections, or even create the contents table?

If even that question alone could be answered, it would help me alot.

Thank you, and you will porbably hear from me often, with my questions and concerns.

[[User:BlackTangledHeart|BlackTangledHeart]] 00:52, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

:Hello BlackTanglesHeart: There is already on article on pirates at [[Piracy]]. Please go there to add your information, but also read:

*[[Wikipedia:Five pillars|The Five Pillars of Wikipedia]]
*[[Wikipedia:Simplified Ruleset|Simplified Ruleset]]
*[[Wikipedia:How to edit a page|How to edit a page]]
*[[Wikipedia:Tutorial|Editing, policy, conduct, and structure tutorial]]
*[[Wikipedia:Picture tutorial|Picture tutorial]]
*[[Wikipedia:How to write a great article|How to write a great article]]
*[[Wikipedia:Naming conventions|Naming conventions]]
*[[Wikipedia:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]
*[[Wikipedia:Glossary|Wikipedia Glossary]]
:And remember:
*[[Wikipedia:Be bold in updating pages|'''Be Bold!''']],
*[[Wikipedia:Please do not bite the newcomers|Don't let grumpy users scare you off.]],
*[[Wikipedia:Avoiding_common_mistakes|Learn from others]],
*[[Wikipedia:Wikiquette|Play nicely with others]], and
*[[Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia|Contribute, Contribute, Contribute!]].

Inreagard to your question, you make sections with the code
== Symbols in Warning templates ==

[[Image:Stop hand.svg|left|30px]] This is the '''only warning''' you will receive. Your recent [[Wikipedia:Vandalism|vandalism]] to [[:{{{1}}}]] was profoundly malicious. The next time you vandalize a page, you will be [[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|blocked]] from editing Wikipedia. <!-- Template:Test4im-n (Fourth level warning) -->


What is the purpose of the "[[:{{{1}}}]]"
Obviously, it's supposed to be replaced with a [[hyperlink]]. But what's the purpose of the colon and the brackets? [[User:JianLi|JianLi]] 05:34, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

some of help desk screen shots

:It has to do with the way templates work. The template you've just mentioned is {{[[Template:test4im-n|test4im-n]]}}; if you use it, you need to reference it to a particular article by typing something to the effect of ''<nowiki>{{test4im-n|Wikipedia}}</nowiki>'' (try previewing it to see what happens!). Otherwise, you can use {{[[Template:test4im|test4im]]}}, or see a list of [[Wikipedia:Template_messages/User_talk_namespace|user talk page warnings]] here. Note that you should always use the ''subst:'' prefix with warning templates. Feel free to let me know if you need anything else. [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] 05:45, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
::Thanks for the reply. Actually, I did in fact put this on the page using "<nowiki>{{subst:test4im-n}}</nowiki>", so I understand how these templates work. I'm just wondering what the significance of the default text :{{{1}}} is. [[User:JianLi|JianLi]] 05:53, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

<small>(edit conflict)</small>
:The {{{1}}} is the article name parameter. So, <nowiki>{{subst:test4im-n|Foo}}</nowiki> results in

[[Image:Stop hand.svg|left|30px]] This is the '''only warning''' you will receive. Your recent [[Wikipedia:Vandalism|vandalism]] to [[:Foo]] was profoundly malicious. The next time you vandalize a page, you will be [[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|blocked]] from editing Wikipedia. <!-- Template:Test4im-n (Fourth level warning) -->

:The reason for the brackets is so that there's no need to manually add brackets to the article name parameter, so you can just use <nowiki>{{test4im-n|Foo}}</nowiki> rather than <nowiki>{{test4im-n|[[Foo]]}}</nowiki>. The colon is so that if the edit was to a page which is usually shown rather than linked when added inside brackets (for example an image page) then you get the link rather than the shown contents (if you want to show a link to an image you have to use <nowiki>[[:Image:Foo.foo]]</nowiki> rather than <nowiki>[[Image:Foo.foo]]</nowiki>). To make things a little clearer, if there wasn't a colon <nowiki>{{subst:test4im-n|Image:Stop hand.svg}}</nowiki> would result in: 

[[Image:Stop hand.svg|left|30px]] This is the '''only warning''' you will receive. Your recent [[Wikipedia:Vandalism|vandalism]] to [[Image:Stop hand.svg]] was profoundly malicious. The next time you vandalize a page, you will be [[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|blocked]] from editing Wikipedia. <!-- Template:Test4im-n (Fourth level warning) -->

:With the colon you get

[[Image:Stop hand.svg|left|30px]] This is the '''only warning''' you will receive. Your recent [[Wikipedia:Vandalism|vandalism]] to [[:Image:Stop hand.svg]] was profoundly malicious. The next time you vandalize a page, you will be [[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|blocked]] from editing Wikipedia. <!-- Template:Test4im-n (Fourth level warning) -->

:I hope I made things clear, though I'm not sure I explained it as well as I could have done. --[[User:Daduzi|<font color="Brown">'''Daduzi'''</font>]] [[User talk:Daduzi|<font color="Green"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 05:56, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

Ahh okay, thanks. That was very helpful. So if a regular article is used, it would still be <nowiki>[[:article]]</nowiki> with the colon. But that works as if it were <nowiki>[[article]]</nowiki>, because I guess the people who made the wiki language foresaw this kind of situation happening. So you explained the square brackets and the colon. But what about the squiggly brackets, {{{, around the "1"? Are they just ornamental?[[User:JianLi|JianLi]] 06:14, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
:The triple squigglies are parameters, in templates. Let's take {{[[Template:unsigned|unsigned]]}} as an example. Supposing I use <code><nowiki>{{unsigned|Luna Santin}}</nowiki></code>, the section after the pipe is now a parameter; using <nowiki>{{{PARAMETER-NAME}}}</nowiki> in a template inserts the text of the variable. Since the parameter in this example isn't given a name, it's treated as "1," so in the case of <code><nowiki>{{unsigned|Luna Santin}}</nowiki></code>, the <nowiki>{{{1}}}</nowiki> in the template's code (have a look [[:Template:Unsigned|here]]) will insert "Luna Santin," giving us:
:*<small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] ([[User talk:Luna Santin|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Luna Santin|contribs]]) {{{2|}}}.</small>
:Make sense? [[Help:Templates]] will have more information, if you like. [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] 06:40, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

::In other words: 1 without the triple braces ("squiggly brackets") would be just the digit 1. {{{1}}} is the first parameter given to the template. -- [[User:Meni Rosenfeld|Meni Rosenfeld]] ([[User Talk:Meni Rosenfeld|talk]]) 08:42, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

:::Hmm...still a little confused...so what's the significance of the parameter being six squigglies and a 1? Would it have worked just as well making the parameter a {1} ? [[User:JianLi|JianLi]] 21:53, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
::::No.  The syntax to refer to a parameter is three open squiggles, parameter name, and three close squiggles.  The squiggles aren't part of the name, they're the syntax cue that says "this is a parameter".  Two squiggles were already used for template references.  One is taken as a literal squiggle character (no special meaning, just the character). -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 00:23, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
:::::Oh, ok, gotcha. Thanks everyone! [[User:JianLi|JianLi]] 03:38, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== your web page ==

About one week ago your web page suddenly ceased to display frames and all I get is the classical ugly html serial display.
My browser is Firefox 1.5 on Windows XP Professional.
*You're going to have to be more specific, as far as I know the Wikipedia site never loaded any frames. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 04:25, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== Bio's........ ==

I'm a DJ/Hip Hop producer & recording artists. How can I add my Bio/info to your website for people to have access/info about me. Thank you.

DJ Lord Ron
:To add any article is simple.  See [[Wikipedia:Your first article]] for more info.  Please be aware that Wikipedia has notability guidelines for [[WP:MUSIC|musicians]] and [[WP:VAIN|vanity pages]] are discouraged. -- [[User:Scientizzle|Scientizzle]] 00:31, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
::... and autobiographical articles are particularly discouraged, see [[Wikipedia:Autobiography]]. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 02:49, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== I would like to know .... ==

hello -

I would like to know if i want a information about the companies, not particular about the history rather working and related companies.

where do i find? I know this site is not for search companies but i thought it is 'wikipedia' then it must have data related above my queries.

thank you <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:61.17.93.26|61.17.93.26]] ([[User talk:61.17.93.26|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/61.17.93.26|contribs]]) {{{2|}}}.</small>

:I'm not sure if I understand your question. If you're looking for a specific company, try using [[Special:Search|the search function]], or see if you can find it in the appropriate section of [[:Category:Companies]]. If neither of those helps you, could you be a little more specific about what you're looking for? Either way, good luck. [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] 05:30, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
== Squad Box Template ==

I would like to add a squad box template to all the [[Chamois Niortais FC]] players, for easier navigation like some other teams, but dont know how to create one?
:If you dont know how to create a template, then you can request one at [[Wikipedia:Requested templates]] -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 11:41, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
:From your post it sounds like the template you want already exists. Try going to the page which has the template you want, click 'edit', and find the code for the template - if it's a transcluded template you'll see something like {{tl|squadbox}} in there. If it's got curly brackets round it, it's a transcluded [[Help:Template|template]], and the code (and, possibly, instructions for using it) can be found at [[Template:Squadbox]] (replacing 'squadbox' with whatever it's actually called).
:It's difficult to give you better information without knowing exactly which template you're talking about. Which articles were you referring to by "some other teams"? --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 13:10, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
:I want to create this type of box↓ but with different players
{{Olympique de Marseille Squad}}
::You're in luck, recently a few of us at [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Football|WikiProject Football]] created a set of templates that make creating squad boxes easier. The documentation is at [[Template talk:football squad2 start]]. Hopefully that should be enough to explain how to set it up but if you have any questions feel free to ask me here or on my talk page. --[[User:Daduzi|<font color="Brown">'''Daduzi'''</font>]] [[User talk:Daduzi|<font color="Green"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 17:08, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== GNU for pictures ==

I have found some images on a website that I would like to post on Wikipedia, and I'm a little confused about how to obtain the rights to them.  Can I just e-mail the GNU lisence agreement to the current copyright holder and have them fill it out electronically, then send it back to me, with the images attached?  Or is there physical paperwork involved?  I've searched the help pages but it's still unclear to me.  Please send me a short explanation of the process.  Many thanks!! [[User:Medora|Medora]] 12:56, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
:It may be optimistic to think that the site owner will give that permission, including all rights to any commercial use of the pictures without a fee. Do they say that they will give away their rights in return for a request? [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 12:58, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

::[[Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission]] explains the process. Basically you just send them an email, then they email you back the permission (which needs to be releasing the image under a free licence like  {{tl|GFDL}}). You then paste their reply on the image description page and email the letter to address it says to at the link I gave so we have a record. That's my hazy idea, the link is more reliable.--[[User:Commander Keane|Commander Keane]] 13:04, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

:::To be honest, the [[Creative Commons]] licenses are '''much''' more useful for tagging images, since they don't require a huge text to accompany offline versions. They're also significantly easier to understand, and by/by-sa are fully acceptable both on Wikipedia and Commons. [[User:GeeJo|<span style="padding : 0px 1px 1px 1px; border : 1px solid #809EF5; cursor: wait; background: #FFFFFF ; color: #99B3FF">GeeJo</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:GeeJo|(t)]]</sup>⁄<sub>[[Special:Contributions/GeeJo|(c)]]</sub> <small>&bull;&nbsp;14:46, 18 July 2006 (UTC)</small>

Okay, that all makes sense, but...what address?  I couldn't find anything on the link pointing to an adress that I should send the reply to if creator gives permission to use his/her images. Thanks again! [[User:Medora|Medora]] 19:33, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
:It's there, immediately under the heading "When permission is confirmed". [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 19:38, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== Template question ==

Is there a template for "This section appears to contain information that is of little importance or notability", or similar? I can't see one on the templates page. If there isn't, perhaps there should be... [[User:BenC7|BenC7]] 03:04, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
:{{tl|notability}} and {{tl|importance}} might be of some help.  --<font face="verdana"><small>[[User:JD_UK|JD]]</small><nowiki>[</nowiki><sup>[[User_talk:JD UK|don't talk]]</sup>|<sub>[[Special:Emailuser/JD UK|email]]</sub></font>] 03:08, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
::Hmm. Thanks, but neither of those are specific to a particular section of an article. [[User:BenC7|BenC7]] 12:15, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== Help! ==

Labas!
My wife is from Lithuania and I am an American.  She is legal and a sworn American citizen also.  We intend to soon move back permently to Lithuania to be with her family.  
    I am sure I will need your services from the encyclopedia in Lithuanian.
     I am studying Lithuanian from a text book, and my wife is helping me.
     Please inform me how to log into your web site.  I tried but had problems.
     Sincerely,
     John F. Mantia

:There should be a link at the top-right corner of the page, that'll say "Sign-in/Register account" or something to that effect. Go for it. [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] 05:27, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

*Try the [[Lithuanian Wikipedia]] at http://lt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagrindinis_puslapis. — Reinyday, 15:49, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== om ==

can i register the word "om" as trade mark in india? <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:61.17.163.30|61.17.163.30]] ([[User talk:61.17.163.30|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/61.17.163.30|contribs]]) {{{2|}}}.</small>
:Not the right place to ask this question, sorry. We mainly deal with questions relating to the use, browsing, and editing of Wikipedia. You might consider [[Wikipedia:Reference desk/Humanities]], but I'm not entirely sure if they'll be able to help you, either. Good luck. [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] 08:42, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== Road bicycle racer infobox ==

I made a Road bicycle racer infobox for [[Tadej Valjavec]]. Because he has not won any professional race yet, I want to change Major wins (look e.g. [[Jan Ullrich]] infobox) to Best results but I don`t know how. I would appreciate a lot if someone could help me.

Thanks a lot 

[[User:Virenque|Virenque]] 11:57, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

:You can't add fields to the infobox without changing the template itself, and that's fairly complicated. The best bet might be to suggest adding a "best results" field to the template at [[Template talk:Road bicycle racer infobox]]. --[[User:Daduzi|<font color="Brown">'''Daduzi'''</font>]] [[User talk:Daduzi|<font color="Green"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 13:49, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== Question on "Wikipedia:Neutral point of view" --> "Undue weight" ==

in article "Wikipedia:Neutral point of view" --> "Undue weight" is written:

"Articles that compare views need not give minority views as much or as detailed a description as more popular views, and may not include tiny-minority views at all (by example, the article on the Earth only very briefly refers to the Flat Earth theory, a view of a distinct minority). We should not attempt to represent a dispute as if a view held by a small minority deserved as much attention as a majority view, and views that are held by a tiny minority should not be represented except in articles devoted to those views. To give undue weight to a significant-minority view, or to include a tiny-minority view, might be misleading as to the shape of the dispute. Wikipedia aims to present competing views in proportion to their representation among experts on the subject, or among the concerned parties. This applies not only to article text, but to images, external links, categories, and all other material as well. Undue weight applies to more than just viewpoints. Just as giving undue weight to a viewpoint is not neutral, so is giving undue weight to other verifiable and sourced statements. An article should not give undue weight to any aspects of the subject, but should strive to treat each aspect with a weight appropriate to its significance to the subject. Note that undue weight can be given in several ways, including, but not limited to, depth of detail, quantity of text, prominence of placement, and juxtaposition of statements."



My Question : what do you mean by "popular views" and majority? for example if in one of the wikipedia languages, one view is the most popular and the other views are minority views, but in the whole world other views are majority, which view must be the most detailed one?--[[User:Alieseraj|Seraj]] 12:11, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

in other words, in one of the languages of wikipedia, the viewpoints(majority, minority) of people speaking that language must be presented, or the viewpoints of all the people of the world?
:I'd say these terms are deliberately undefined so that any disagreement can be settled using common sense rather than diktat. Each Wikipedia is governed by a consensus of its own editors, who may introduce cultural bias, though they aren't supposed to. [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 12:16, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== Adding content about companies ==

Hi, 

I work in a company which is over 10 years old and has established itself with several major clients like Nokia Siemens, etc...
I have seen that Wikipedia is immensely useful in finding out information about companies and people who influence the future. There are numerous companies about which there is a wealth of data, about their practices, their clients etc. There are also several prominent people who work with our company who are significant enough in their field of work to be included here, considering that a lot of trivial (but relevant)information is found in Wikipedia.

My question is : as an established, above the board, company with a product portfolio used by lots of people, and a significant web presence(verifiable) is it fine to have a page dedicated to the company? 

My concern is that attempting to do that without getting an approval from you guys would lead to misunderstanding of the addition of content.

Thanks and Regards, 
Ps: regardless of the possibility of addition of content,wikipedia has been very useful in finding information for us and thats why we felt a presence here would be good for us.
:You should read our [[WP:CORP|guidelines on inclusion of articles on companies]]. The most typical criteria are inclusion in stock market indices, such as the FTSE 100, and received reliable, third-party, non-trivial coverage (i.e. articles which explictly focus on the company - not just passing mentions, rentaquotes from the MD, etc).
:Even apart from that, [[WP:AUTO|writing about yourself is generally discouraged]]. If your company is really notable enough, someone who doesn't work for it will be interested enough to write an article about it. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 12:46, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== chemistry ==

why ph of a solution doesnt goes more than 14?
*Because pH=-log[H<sub>3</sub>O<sup>+</sup>]. pH is partly defined by the ionization constant of water. The fact this has an exponent of -14 means the result of the formula can't get over 14. See [[pH]]. Please ask further questions like this at the [[WP:RD|reference desk]].  - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 13:20, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

:The pH of a solution may exceed 14, given that molarity of [OH<sup>&minus;</sup>] ions in it exceeds 1&nbsp;M. This is very strong and is not practically found, though [[superbase]]s have pH exceeding 14. For more such questions, please refer to [[Wikipedia:Reference desk/Science|Reference desk]] for better and quicker solution to your querries. &mdash; [[User:Ambuj.Saxena|Ambuj Saxena]] ([[User_talk:Ambuj.Saxena|talk]]) 13:25, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
::Because in any [[aqueous solution]] (with one or two exceptions), there is far more water than there is solute: the acidity of the bulk solution is governed by the minimum acidity of water, not that of the solute. This is a simplified response, you may get more luck at [[WP:RD/S]]. [[User:Physchim62|Physchim62]] [[User talk:Physchim62|(talk)]] 13:36, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== microbiology ==

can anyone say how to culture thermophiles(bacteria)?and one more ....how ozone used in water purifiers....by psg tech muthu 2nd biotech
*You culture those bacteria like any other. Just make sure you put them in the right temperature. As for the other question, see [[water purifier]] and [[ozone]]. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 13:22, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== visit ==

I want to visist H M Patel Medical Institute, How to visit?
I am from chennai, Tamil Nadu...Please give the route for train.
thanks
*Have you tried Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]? They specialize in knowledge questions, and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that's what this Help Desk is for). For your convenience, here's the link: [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]] (when you get there, just select the relevant section, and ask away). I hope this helps. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 15:06, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== Key word search ==

How would I be able to associate certain key words to my page when someone types in a search? [[User:Food Safety Network|Food Safety Network]] 14:47, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
*You don't. Pages on wikipedia can only be searched by their title and the words contained in their text. We don't use keywords as in regular webpages. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 15:03, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== Namespaces for search ==

When I search for something, there's a search form at the bottom of the search results that allows me to select which namespaces should be searched. Is there a way for me to get to this advanced search form without having to type something in the search box and scroll down to the end of the results? —[[User:Bkell|Bkell]] ([[User talk:Bkell|talk]]) 14:52, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

:[[Wikipedia:WikiProject User scripts/Scripts/Multi-NS search]]  —[[User:Ilmari Karonen|Ilmari Karonen]] <small>([[User talk:Ilmari Karonen|talk]])</small> 15:08, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== Backhanded way to propose deletion? ==

[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Contributions&target=Shimgray This user] is using a strange template for proposing deletion, rather than creating a proper AfD. I've mentioned this on his talk page, but I'm curious...why does this template exist? It completely avoids both the speedy deletion and the AfD process, in favour of one user's belief that it deserves deletion and a 5 day waiting period, without any attempt at reaching consensus. Unless I'm missing something? --<span style="background: #CCEECC;">[[User:Kickstart70|Kickstart70]]</span>-<span style="background: #CCCCEE;">[[User talk:Kickstart70|T]]</span>-<span style="background: #EECCEE;">[[Special:Contributions/Kickstart70|C]]</span> 15:33, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
:[[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion]] is policy. It's linked to from that template. &mdash;[[User:Bunchofgrapes|Bunchofgrapes]]  ([[User talk:Bunchofgrapes|talk]]) 15:38, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
::Ah, ok. Not sure I like that, per my points above. In any case, I removed it from the article I was involved with, as per the contesting directions. --<span style="background: #CCEECC;">[[User:Kickstart70|Kickstart70]]</span>-<span style="background: #CCCCEE;">[[User talk:Kickstart70|T]]</span>-<span style="background: #EECCEE;">[[Special:Contributions/Kickstart70|C]]</span> 15:43, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== GNFDL /copyright question ==

I'm having difficulties understanding the GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL). How would I attain one since I want to postinformation from my already published web-site. [[User:Food Safety Network|Food Safety Network]] 18:03, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
:If this is only text, this is not usually necessary. Very few outside sites write in encyclopedia style. Since it will be necessary to reword any material, this means the new work is not covered by the old copyright. What you submit then automatically gets released under a license for anyone to use for any purpose. Or is it pictures? [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 18:06, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

My post was taken off for copyright reasons. So I'm assuming I need to get a GFDL license. And the information is text,  not pictures. [[User:Food Safety Network|Food Safety Network]] 18:14, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

:I suspect you would find that if you solved the copyright reason, the article (which I haven't seen, of course) would be immediately marked for deletion or rewrite for its writing style. Copyright always wins, but that isn't the only issue. So, you should be rewriting the text. (You may disagree, of course, and you might be right with regard to your site. If you want to post the URL of a page with some text on it that you would wish to reuse, then we may be able to suggest something one way or the other. But going to the lengths of releasing your text under a license, when it is only to be rewritten, may just be a waste of your time.) [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 18:18, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
*You don't need to obtain a license, you need to make sure the text is freely available and that others are allowed to copy it (even for commercial purposes). If you haven't written the text yourself, you are not allowed to make that decision; you need to ask the copyright owner to release the work under the [[GFDL]] (I'm pretty sure the article has a link to the specific text of the GFDL) and explain to them what it means. You can never copy any material from books, websites or any other source. Unless otherwise stated, they are copyrighted and copying them would be illegal. Based on your username and your previous questions, though, I suspect your work was removed for violating [[WP:SPAM]] or [[WP:NOT]] with regard to advertising. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 19:54, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== new question ==
can mute swan cygnets 8 weeks old survive without both parents--[[User:81.159.75.91|81.159.75.91]] 18:35, 19 July 2006 (UTC)<removed email>
*Have you tried Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]? They specialize in knowledge questions, and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that's what this Help Desk is for). For your convenience, here's the link: [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]] (when you get there, just select the relevant section, and ask away). I hope this helps. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 19:57, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
==Create article==
How do you create a artical on wikipedia?
*Try [[Wikipedia:How to start a page]], [[WP:YFA|YFA (your first article)]] and [[Wikipedia:Tutorial]]. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 21:10, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== Too early to start a page? ==

I have a page that I've developed in my userspace ([[User:Nmajdan/Test|here]]) that I am eventually wanted to create. As you can see, it will track college football ratings through the season. There is a link to another discussion page on the subject but I'd thought I'd ask here to get outside opinion. Preseason polls are usually released in early August (last year, the first was released August 5). When would be an appropriate time to create this article? I am wanting to leave time for others to edit the opening text and add links and make other modifications before population of the table begins.--[[User:Nmajdan|<font style="font-size:11px; font-weight:bold; font-family:verdana, sans-serif;">NMajdan</font>]]•[[User talk:Nmajdan|<font style="font-size:9px; font-family:verdana, sans-serif; color:#000000;">talk</font>]] 20:44, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
: One or two weeks before the polls are released sounds good to me. Nice page! --[[User:Liface|Liface]] 20:58, 19 July 2006 (UTC)




==Executions==

Where can I find information on methods of executions? <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:65.12.38.115|65.12.38.115]] ([[User talk:65.12.38.115|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/65.12.38.115|contribs]]) 23:49, 19 July 2006 (UTC).</small>
:See [[List of methods of capital punishment]].  In the future, you might want to ask your factual question at the [[WP:RD|Reference Desk]].  [[User:Tomtheman5|<b style="color:#08457E;">tiZom</b>]][[User talk:Tomtheman5|<sub style="color:black;">(2¢)</sub>]] 00:14, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

= July 20 =
== Last Jewish Pope ==

Who was the last Pope that was a Jew?

:Have you tried Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]? They specialize in knowledge questions, and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that's what this Help Desk is for). For your convenience, here's the link: [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]] (when you get there, just select the relevant section, and ask away). I hope this helps. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 16:57, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

::No, this question is obviously a bad joke. There is no need to bother the refdesk too with it. -- [[User:Meni Rosenfeld|Meni Rosenfeld]] ([[User Talk:Meni Rosenfeld|talk]]) 17:17, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

:::Meni, just a comment.  Jesus was Jewish and at the dawn of Christianity, many followers of Jesus believed that practicing Judaism was part of following the teachings of Jesus.  Eventually the church decided that people did not need to be Jewish in order to follow the teachings of Jesus, so after that, few people were Christians who practiced Judaism.  The revival of this idea is seen with the [[Jews for Jesus]]. — Reinyday, 18:21, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

:Not sure it's that funny a joke. The answer[http://www.popechart.com/FAQ.htm#Jewish] is either [[Saint Peter]] or [[Antipope Anacletus II]] . [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 18:13, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
::Well guys, sorry for striking and unstriking myself but I am obviously ignorant of the topic in question -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 18:18, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

:::It is an interesting question. The thing is that the church did not have a centralized hierarchy until it became the official religion of the Roman Empire and even then there were 5 patriarchs of the church. Eventually the patriarch of Rome acquired power as he was in the midst of everything in the church and became the big bully on the block. The patriarch of the province of Antioch seated in Constantinople disagreed with the centralization of power and thus was created Orthodox Christianity.

:::So to answer your question there never was a “Last Jewish Pope” because there never was a first because by the time the office was created Christians had split from the Jews. Unless at some time in history a Jew converted to Christianity and became pope (not likely). 

:::Note: Saint Peter is not considered a “pope” per say though he did found the Roman Catholic Church the office was created much later.

:::I’ll fetch u some links later. --[[User:SvenGodo|SvenGodo]] 18:44, 19 July 2006 (UTC)

::"doctrinal differences developed between the Church in the Eastern and Western Roman Empire that ultimately led to the Great Schism in 1054, dividing Chalcedonian Christianity into Western Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy." [[Eastern Orthodox]]
::"It is generally accepted amongst most Catholic and non-Catholic historians that the institution of the papacy with all associated authorities and practices did not arise immediately with the traditional arrival of Peter in Rome c. 50. Most historians hold that instead the institution evolved gradually over the first millennium of the Christian era. In fact it was not until the year 1073 that the word "Pope" came to denote the meaning that it conveys today, when applied to the Bishop of Rome." [[Pope#Early history]]
--[[User:SvenGodo|SvenGodo]] 03:11, 20 July 2006 (UTC)


== Question about image use ==

I would like to add some images to the [[University of Puget Sound]] article. I go here and I noticed they had a [http://library.ups.edu/archives/archdgt.htm digital collection of historic images] online. Since I work in the library at this school, I went and asked the person in charge if I could use some of the articles in Wikipedia. She gave me permission. Do I now have permission to upload the images, and what do I tag them with? Here is their [http://library.ups.edu/archives/archpol.htm Image Use Policies]. Also, what's the guideline with pictures so old that they are in the public domain? --[[User:Liface|Liface]] 20:25, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
:Unfortunately the policy is that Wikipedia-only permission is insufficient for free use here, since the Wikipedia content is freely licensed and so can be, and is, used by many other sites and distributers. You ''can'' tag the image as {{tl|withpermission}} (provided you show some evidence of the permission), but the image must also be tagged with some [[WP:FU|fair use]] tag, so that other distrubuters know whether they can use it or not, and it's limited by the fair use policy. A better bet would be to contact the person again and ask if it would be OK to license the images using one of the free licenses ([[GFDL]] or [[Creative Commons]] are the typical ones). If they give permission then the images can be uploaded to [[Wikimedia Commons]] and used in any Wiki project. It'd probably be a good idea to get them to forward the permission to permissions@wikimedia.org while you're at it. [[Commons:Email templates]] has a useful template you can get them to agree to.  --[[User:Daduzi|<font color="Brown">'''Daduzi'''</font>]] [[User talk:Daduzi|<font color="Green"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 20:46, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
::What about, for example, the third image on [http://library.ups.edu/archives/archdgt.htm this page] with the first graduating class from UPS in 1891. Does this qualify as public domain? Should I tag it with [[:template:PD-US]]? --[[User:Liface|Liface]] 20:56, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
:::Read here: [[Public_domain#United_States_law]]--[[User:Nmajdan|<span style="font-size:11px; font-weight:bold; font-family:verdana, sans-serif;">NMajdan</span>]]&bull;[[User talk:Nmajdan|<span style="font-size:9px; font-family:verdana, sans-serif; color:#000000;">talk</span>]] 21:05, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
::::So the photo was taken in 1891, but I assume it was never published. If we don't know how long the photographer lived (the article says life of author+70 years), I'm guessing it's just better to assume it's not public domain? --[[User:Liface|Liface]] 21:16, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
:::::That's probably the safest approach. Unless it's clearly impossible that the author died less than 70 years ago (if, say, the work was created in the 18th century) then it's best to assume it's still protected unless it can be confirmed it's not. --[[User:Daduzi|<font color="Brown">'''Daduzi'''</font>]] [[User talk:Daduzi|<font color="Green"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 07:05, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
== How legit is Answers.com? ==

For future references for articles, can I use Answers.com? Is it a good source? I've found unique information on that site (about [[Captain Falcon]]) however its information is an official site page that no longer exist. Respond on my talk page. Thank you. [[User:FullMetal Falcon|FullMetal Falcon]] 02:33, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
:[[Answers.com]] is a [[WP:FORK|Wikipedia mirror]] - that is, the information you find on it is in large part from a (possibly outdated) version of Wikipedia. So no, you can't use it as a source. According to our own article it uses information from other sources as well, but you should go directly to those sources rather than Answers.com. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 09:16, 20 July 2006 (UTC)


== Can't set column width ==

I am trying to create a simple table with two even-width columns. For some reason, the table turns out thus:

{| class="wikitable" width="70%"
|+ '''Comparison of mainstream Christian and corresponding controversial Jehovah’s Witness beliefs'''
!width="50%"|Mainstream Christian belief 
!width="50%"|Corresponding Jehovah’s Witness belief 
|-
| God has revealed himself as the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. They are one God. ([[Trinitarianism]]) || Only the Father (Jehovah) is God<ref>Aid to Bible Understanding, p.894</ref>. ([[Unitarianism]])
|-
| Jesus (the Son) is God in the flesh. || Jesus is a god, even a "mighty god", but not God.<ref>Reasoning From the Scriptures, pp. 136-137, 282-283; Aid to Bible Understanding, p. 919</ref>
|-
| The Holy Spirit is a person of the Trinity, and is personal. || The Holy Spirit is God’s impersonal, "active force".<ref> Reasoning From the Scriptures, pp. 136-137, 361; Make Sure of All Things, p. 487</ref>
|-
| The human soul is eternal and does not cease to exist at any time. || The soul ceases to exist when a person dies.<ref> Reasoning from the Scriptures, pp. 136-137, 382</ref>
|-
| Immediately following death, there is afterlife in the spirit. || There is no afterlife following death and preceding resurrection.<ref> Reasoning from the Scriptures, p. 30; Make Sure of All Things, p. 143</ref>
|-
| Hell is a literal place of eternal torment. || Since there is no afterlife, there is no eternal torment.<ref>Reasoning from the Scriptures, p. 103; Make Sure of All Things, p. 231</ref>
|-
| Jesus’ body was resurrected. || Jesus’ body was not resurrected. <ref>Reasoning from the Scriptures, p. 334</ref>
|-
| At the resurrection, people will be judged by what they did during their lives on earth. || Those who are resurrected to life on earth will be judged by future deeds which they will perform during the millennial reign. <ref>Aid to Bible Understanding, p. 982; Watchtower, 3/1/87, p. 29</ref>
|- 
| The 144,000 (referred to in the Book of Revelation) will be taken from people of the tribes of Israel. || The 144,000 will be taken from "spiritual Israel" (i.e., Jehovah’s Witnesses). <ref>Aid to Bible Understanding, p. 683</ref>
|-
| The gospel to be preached today is that there is salvation available through faith in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. || The gospel to be preached today is mainly that the Kingdom of God was invisibly established in 1914. <ref>The Watchtower, 5/1/81, p. 17</ref>
|-
| All Christians are [[born again]] and will thus spend eternity with God. || Only 144,000 believers are to be [[born again]] and will thus spend eternity in heaven with God. <ref>Watchtower, 2/15/86, pp. 12-14</ref>
|- 
| One cannot see God’s kingdom or enter into it without being born again. || Those who are not born again have only an "earthly hope" and no need to be born again. <ref>Watchtower, 2/15/86, p. 14</ref>
|-
| To be saved, a person must believe in Jesus Christ. || To be saved, a person must believe in Jesus Christ, <ref>Watchtower 12/1/85, p. 9</ref> dedicate himself to Jehovah, <ref>The Truth that Leads to Eternal Life, p. 182</ref> recognize the Watchtower Society as God’s organization, <ref>Watchtower, 6/15/68, p. 359</ref> and conduct his life in accordance with the teachings of the Watchtower Society. <ref>Watchtower, 12/1/85, p. 18</ref>
|-
| Jesus’ redemptive work alone is sufficient for the justification of a believer. || Christ’s redemptive work alone is not sufficient for the justification of a believer. <ref>Watchtower, 12/1/85, p. 7</ref>
|-
| The [[Second Coming|return of Christ]] to the earth has not yet occurred. || The [[Second Coming|return of Christ]] occurred invisibly in 1914. <ref>Reasoning from the Scriptures, p. 95</ref>
|}

...even though I have specified the width for each column as 350px. Any help would be appreciated. [[User:BenC7|BenC7]] 07:53, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

:The first column's style was set at <code>width=”350”</code>, when it should be <code>width="350"</code> - note the different quote marks, the software wasn't recognising the slanted ones. I've corrected it - is that what you were looking for? --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 09:11, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

::I think so. I just opened the page in Firefox, and it appears to have worked there. But viewing it in IE, the second column just goes all the way to the edge of the browser window. Has anyone hit this issue before? [[User:BenC7|BenC7]] 10:04, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

:::Same here. I'm not sure why it is, but one workaround would be to use percentage instead of absolute widths. Just now in IE I changed the overall width of the above table to 70%, and the columns to 50% each. That will hopefully work in both Firefox and IE (after I save this edit I have to check it in Firefox), and will also keep the widths constant no matter what resolution the reader uses. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 10:22, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

::::Yeah, that worked better. Thanks very much for that. [[User:BenC7|BenC7]] 10:28, 20 July 2006 (UTC)


== Transclusion ==

Hello! This may be a silly question, but here goes: does transclusion only work for things in the Template namespace? I know that if I type {{tl|furball}}, I will get the contents of [[:Template:Furball]] displayed. If there any way to transclude things from the Wikipedia or Article namespaces? A reading through [[Wikipedia:Template namespace]] (which covers transclusion) didn't seem to answer my question... 

Thanks in advance! &mdash; [[User:QuantumEleven|Quantum]]<i>[[User_talk:QuantumEleven|Eleven]]</i> 08:31, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
:You can transclude any non-mainspace page by typing, for example, <nowiki>{{Wikipedia:Help desk}}</nowiki>. Many pages use this technique, most obviously the current AfD logs (e.g. [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Log/2006_July_20]]), which transclude each individual log. Go to that page, click 'edit' at the top (''not'' a section edit, as that will edit the transcluded page) and you'll see all the transcluded pages.
:Mainspace articles can be transcluded by sticking a colon at the beginning, e.g. <nowiki>{{:Cat}}</nowiki> will transclude [[Cat]]. Though I don't know why you'd want to. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 09:06, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

::Aha - that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, Sam! I didn't really have a specific use in mind, I was just curious. &mdash; [[User:QuantumEleven|Quantum]]<i>[[User_talk:QuantumEleven|Eleven]]</i> 10:29, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
== External link locator ==

About 5 days I found a tool that allowed you to search for articles that used a particular domain in it for external links (kinda like a "what links here" for external sources).  It was a good tool, but I can't locate it (mostly because I don't remember where I found it or what it's called).  Does anyone know where to find it?  I want to use it because I wasn't able to update all the links I wanted to the other day and want to finish it.  If someone could point me to it, it'd be much appreciated.  [[User:Metros232|Metros232]] 19:02, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
*My question is probably related to this. I once found a list of all tools on one of the toolservers, but unfortunately I can't find it anymore. Were is that list located. I know it was off-wiki. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 19:56, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
**Don't know exactly what you're referring to, but you can try here: [[WP:TOOLS]] --[[User:Nmajdan|<font style="font-size:11px; font-weight:bold; font-family:verdana, sans-serif;">NMajdan</font>]]•[[User talk:Nmajdan|<font style="font-size:9px; font-family:verdana, sans-serif; color:#000000;">talk</font>]] 21:03, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
*Toolserver is an external site that hosts, well, tools created by tech-savvy people to make querying and editing Wikipedia easier. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 21:12, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
*Metros, you're looking for the [http://tools.wikimedia.de/~wmahan/unlinkspam/ unlinkspammer]. Ran across it by accident after finding what I was looking for. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 21:19, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
**This functionality is now available within the wiki: see [[Special:Linksearch]]. &mdash;[[User:Dapete|da&nbsp;Pete]]&nbsp;<small>([[User talk:Dapete|ばか]])</small> 14:14, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
***Ah ha!  That was it.  Thanks! [[User:Metros232|Metros232]] 14:15, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
*For others: [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Toolserver Toolserver]. — Reinyday, 23:19, 19 July 2006 (UTC)


== New article does not show up on search ==

Hey all,

I wrote an article on [[Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative]]. It shows up when you type it in exactly as the article title or when you click on one of the links I inserted, but not otherwise. How can I fix this?

[[User:Amit0108|Amit0108]] 08:56, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
:Wikipedia's search index updates quite slowly. Google's updates a lot faster, and is often the better option for searches on Wikipedia. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 09:00, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

::And if you create a [[wikipedia:redirect]] from [[Drugs For Neglected Diseases Initiative]], if you type the title in the search box (any any mixture of upper and lower case letters) and press "go" you'll get to the article. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 15:35, 20 July 2006 (UTC)


== user page ==

what for a user page is and what should be there in that?plss tell me im new to this place
:Every registered user has the option of a user page. You don't have to have a user page at all, but some people use it to describe what they specialise in or any special skills that help with the encyclopedia. Some people do use it as a personal page for info not related to the encyclopedia, but that is not really what it is for. Some people seem to manage to spend all of their time working on a pretty user page rather than actually editing the articles in the encyclopedia. My advice is to create a user page only when it seems useful to you, perhaps later in your editing career. Here is a tip for you though: when you add to this page, or a talk page, but NOT an article, be sure to '''sign''' your message. That way, people understand who is participating in a discussion. You can do this by just typing <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> which is what I did after this- [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 09:28, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
thk u very much actually i answer many of science questions and always sign them .i din think the user page was tht important..thts the reason i dint create it till now my aim is just to edit stubs and answer questions more related to psychology,medicine and life sciences--hima 16:12, 20 July 2006 (UTC)hima


== Renaming a Rename ==

There was a pretty obscure baseball article on [[Average and Over (hands lost)]]. I mistakenly renamed it to [[Average and Over]], not realizing that there is a related and also obscure article on [[Average and Over (Runs)]].

I want to fix my mistake, but I don't know how to do it. The article currently named [[Average and Over]] should be renamed [[Average and Over (Hands Lost)]] with the latter two words capitalized, to keep it parallel to [[Average and Over (Runs)]]. 

There are a couple of links to each of these articles; everything is related to 19th century baseball. 

HELP!!!!  [[User:Lou Sander|Lou Sander]] 13:13, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
*Excuse my complete baseball an cricket ignorance, but why would these words need to be capitalized? - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 14:14, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
::Yes, both titles should be uncapitalized. I've made the necessary moves (there was no problem; what gave you difficulties?). However, in my completely uninformed opinion, the articles should be merged and cleaned up. No need for two articles for such small and closely related topics. -- [[User:Meni Rosenfeld|Meni Rosenfeld]] ([[User Talk:Meni Rosenfeld|talk]]) 14:22, 20 July 2006 (UTC)


== I want to start an article but i have little info is it worth it? ==

I was on the blackpool page (my home town) and i saw winter gardens in red so i clicked it and found i could add my own information.. is it worth starting it when i dont know much about it.

[[User:Lombers|Lombers]] 14:35, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
:It is indeed very easy to start an article. However, please go through [[WP:Notability]] to understand this guideline. If the topic is notable enough, then someone else will surely add info to it in the future. After all, that is the spirit of wikipedia. Also you may like to go through [[Help:Starting a new page]]. You might also look at [[Wikipedia:Your first article]] and [[Wikipedia:How to write a great article]]. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 15:06, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

:Lost gave you good advice.  I have some specific advice for this particular case.  If you create the new article, you will want to add a link to the new article to the disambiguation page [[Winter Garden]], and probably tag the new article with a [[WP:STUB|stub]] template.  You may also want to consider a more specific title for the new article, such as [[Winter Gardens Blackpool]] or [[Winter Gardens & Opera House]].  [[User:LtPowers|Powers]] 15:10, 20 July 2006 (UTC)


== WIKIPEDIA ACCOUNT ==

DOES IT COST MONEY TO CREATE A WIKIPEDIA ACCOUNT?
:It doesn't cost ''you'' anything, no. [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 17:27, 20 July 2006 (UTC)


== distance learning phd in theology in the UK ==
I would like to know if i can have a list of universities ans seminaries that affer phds in theology in the UK by distance learning[[User:80.87.86.31|80.87.86.31]]
:Have you tried Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]? They specialize in knowledge questions, and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that's what this Help Desk is for). For your convenience, here's the link: [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]] (when you get there, just select the relevant section, and ask away). I hope this helps. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 19:45, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
== Wikipedia policy regarding strong language ==

Please forgive me if this is answered in the FAQ section, but I cannot find it. What is wikipedia's policy on strong language in your articles? For example, I added an item to the [[Bono (U2)]] article, referring to his "fuck the revolution" speech. Another user then changed this to "---- the revolution". I am of the opinion that strong language shoud be justifiable in the interest of accuracy.

Thankyou,

Machisto12. <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:Macphisto12|Macphisto12]] ([[User talk:Macphisto12|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Macphisto12|contribs]]) {{{2|}}}.</small>

:See also the guideline [[Wikipedia:Profanity]]. To quote "profanity should either appear in its full form or not at all; words should never be bowdlerized by replacing letters". [[User:Garion96|Garion96]] [[User talk:Garion96|(talk)]] 21:13, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

= July 21 =


== How to set up a wiki for a website ==

Hi, how are you?

I am not PC Lit so I may sound a little stupid.

How do I go about setting up my own wiki for a webiste I am involved with.

Thanks Beth

:Please see [[Wikibooks:Wiki Science:How to start a Wiki]]. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 01:16, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
== How do I find "cite page", for example. ==

I can see examples of "cite page" in the page I'm editing, but I can't find out how to search Wikipedia Style Manuals, etc., for the full description of "cite page", or things like "cite paper", "cite serial", ... that I would assume exist. [[User:Rwwww|Rwwww]] 03:36, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
:You need to go to [[WP:Citing Sources]] to see how to cite sources -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 03:43, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
:More specifically see [[Wikipedia:Citing sources/example style]] -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 03:44, 21 July 2006 (UTC)


== New article ==

'''I want to know how to create a new article, not to edit someother´s one. Is this possible? Thanks, Babarmando'''
:Hi, its very easy... See: [[Help:Starting a new page]]. You might also look at [[Wikipedia:Your first article]] and [[Wikipedia:How to write a great article]]. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 05:39, 21 July 2006 (UTC)


== editing the title of the article on Jive Aces ==

Hi - I know how to edit the article on Jive Aces, but the title reads "Jive aces".  How do I edit the title so it reads, "Jive Aces"?

:[[WP:VFAQ#How_do_I_change_the_name_of_an_article.3F]]--[[User:Commander Keane|Commander Keane]] 06:54, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
== I need to Re-Add 3 Templates, I Accidentally Erased! As I Edited a Show. ==

What Steps are required to redraw A Wikipedia Template? 63x927is58401.
:Do you know which template you deleted? I don't see a deleted template on that page. Here is a link for others to check: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_The_Dick_Van_Dyke_Show_episodes&diff=64649156&oldid=59969280 --[[User:Nmajdan|<span style="font-size:11px; font-weight:bold; font-family:verdana, sans-serif;">NMajdan</span>]]&bull;[[User talk:Nmajdan|<span style="font-size:9px; font-family:verdana, sans-serif; color:#000000;">talk</span>]] 00:47, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

*By [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_The_Dick_Van_Dyke_Show_episodes&diff=64854644&oldid=59969280 comparing the article before and after your edits], it does not appear that any tempates are missing.  Please note that we do not sign articles in the Wikipedia.  Thanks for your work to improve the page! — Reinyday, 18:37, 21 July 2006 (UTC)


== inappropriate comments ==

I was browsing around in the reference desk and noticed some inappropriate comments there of a possibly sexual nature. What is the proper procedure when this happens? Do I notify someone? Should I say to the commenter that I think his comments are inappropriate and completely irrelevant to the discussion (which they were) and should be removed? I've never removed someone else's work before (except once with a lot of advance notice, by placing it on the associated discussion page), so I'm a little nervous about doing that. Any guidance someone could give me would be appreciated. Thanks. -- [[User:Lynne Jorgensen|Lynne Jorgensen]] 02:23, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

:Would you mind showing the exact location of this comment please? <b><i style="color:#FF00FF;">~Kylu ([[User:Kylu|<span style="color:#FF00FF;">u</span>]]|[[User talk:Kylu|<span style="color:#FF00FF;">t</span>]]) </i></b> 02:32, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
:(edit conflict} Hi, be [[WP:Bold|bold]] and go ahead with removing any inappropriate comments. At the same time, be sure that the comments really are inappropriate otherwise it sometimes also lead to [[Wikipedia:Edit war|edit war]]ring. You can of course always notify an admin at [[WP:AN/I]] -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 02:37, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
::I would strongly suggest talking to the poster rather than removing their comments. Interfering with other people's comments is an extreme breach of wiki etiquette if not justified (because it's very easy to do and can be very damaging). [[WP:NOT|Wikipedia is not]] censored for the protection of minors, and editors may be offended if you remove their comments as 'inappropriate', especially as the Reference Desks are very high-traffic and consequently replacing a comment can be annoying, as your edit can't simply be reverted unless caught very early. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 15:52, 21 July 2006 (UTC)


== transparent ==

I checked the image pages for the images at the top of the help desk, and they seem to be unaltered. Why are they no longer transparent? - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 10:56, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
:Are you using Internet Explorer?  I don't think it supports transparancy on any PNG images. —<span style="font: small-caps 14px times; color: red;">[[User:Mets501|Mets<small>501</small>]] ([[User_talk:mets501|talk]])</span> 13:26, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
::It did until now, and I have the same problem with Firefox. Apparently it only works on the white background it used to have which has now been reinstated. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 13:38, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
:::Yes, I put the white background back. —<span style="font: small-caps 14px times; color: red;">[[User:Mets501|Mets<small>501</small>]] ([[User_talk:mets501|talk]])</span> 14:28, 21 July 2006 (UTC)


== Can you always get from one Wikipedia article to another in less than 10 clicks? ==

If you open up Wikipedia in two browser windows, press "random acticle" in both, is it always possible to get from one acticle to the other in less than 10 mouse clicks and using only links on the main page?
e.g
One window shows "Dunlop cheese" and one window shows "Peril at End House" (by Agatha Christie)

Dunlop cheese > Scotland > England > Author > Lists of writers > List of mystery writers > Agatha Christie > Peril at End House

I think it's always possible, can anybody prove me wrong?<small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:193.100.193.18|193.100.193.18]] ([[User talk:193.100.193.18|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/193.100.193.18|contribs]]) 15:09, 21 July 2006  (UTC{{{3|}}})</small>

:There is in fact a nice tool at http://tools.wikimedia.de/sixdeg/ by river that lets you figure out the nearest path from one article to another. However, it doesn't seem to be working at the moment. You can be proven wrong, though - orphaned pages, which are pages which are not linked from any other pages, will not have links to them, so unless you start at one of them, you can't use them as a node in your trail. - [[User:Tangotango|Tangot]][[User:Tangotango/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">a</span>]][[User Talk:Tangotango|ngo]] 15:23, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

::[[Special:Lonelypages]] (orphaned pages).--[[User:Commander Keane|Commander Keane]] 15:26, 21 July 2006 (UTC)


== Redirect ==

How do I undo a redirect? <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:Globalhealth|Globalhealth]] ([[User talk:Globalhealth|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Globalhealth|contribs]]) 15:17, 21 July 2006  (UTC{{{3|}}})</small>
:Do you mean you want to move a page back? As long as the destination article in question doesn't have any other edits, it is possible to move a page over a redirect to itself. However, you'll have to be specific - which redirect do you want to undo? - [[User:Tangotango|Tangot]][[User:Tangotango/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">a</span>]][[User Talk:Tangotango|ngo]] 15:20, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

:I would like to disable the redirect from "Reproductive Health" to "Human Sexuality."  I feel it warrents its own page.<small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:Globalhealth|Globalhealth]] ([[User talk:Globalhealth|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Globalhealth|contribs]]) 15:34, 21 July 2006  (UTC{{{3|}}})</small>
::If you'd like to create a page at [[Reproductive health]], then just go to that page, and when you get redirected, look for the bit at the top of the page where it says '(Redirected from [[Reproductive health]]). Click where it says 'reproductive health', which will be bluelinked, and you'll go to the page without being redirected. Then just edit that, delete the <code><nowiki>#REDIRECT [[Human sexuality]]</nowiki></code> code, and create an article as you would any other. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 15:46, 21 July 2006 (UTC)


== town clerk ==

who is the town clerk for the town clerk for the town of willing?

connie moultrup <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:72.75.202.102|72.75.202.102]] ([[User talk:72.75.202.102|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/72.75.202.102|contribs]]) 15:27, 21 July 2006  (UTC{{{3|}}})</small>

:Have you tried Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]? They specialize in knowledge questions, and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that's what this Help Desk is for). For your convenience, here's the link: [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]] (when you get there, just select the relevant section, and ask away). I hope this helps. --[[User:Samuel Blanning|Sam Blanning]]<sup>[[User talk:Samuel Blanning|(talk)]]</sup> 15:48, 21 July 2006 (UTC)


== New Entry ==

How do you create a new entry? <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:User:Shannon wb|User:Shannon wb]] ([[User talk:User:Shannon wb|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/User:Shannon wb|contribs]]) </span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned -->

:You've successfully made a new entry on this page. To create a new article why not see [[Wikipedia:Tutorial]].
:-=#&nbsp;[[User:AmosWolfe|Amos E Wolfe]]&nbsp;<sup>[[User talk:AmosWolfe|talk]]</sup>&nbsp;#=- 15:57, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

::Or, more specifically, [[Wikipedia:Your first article]]. -- [[User:Meni Rosenfeld|Meni Rosenfeld]] ([[User Talk:Meni Rosenfeld|talk]]) 16:23, 21 July 2006 (UTC)


==Peer review==
Hi, I would like to know what happens if there is a certain select group of editors here who are specifically involved with the [[Wikipedia:Peer review]] process. For instance, if I ask for a peer review of an article concerning a rather obscure subject, will there still be at least a few editors who will definitely get involved to verify the work? Thank you. [[User:DragonRouge|DragonRouge]] 16:09, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
*You can always contact people you think will be interested. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 17:12, 21 July 2006 (UTC)


== Inclusion problems ==
:''(cross-posted from [[Wikipedia:Village pump (technical)|village pump (technical)]], where I got no answer -- in fact, which was pretty much deserted.)''<br>
My [[User:MacGyverMagic/monobook.js|monobook file]] (see history) was getting unwieldy, so I decided using [[Wikipedia:WikiProject User scripts/Scripts/Inclusion|includes]] would be useful. It appeared to work at first after refreshing and purging each change, but near the end, I suddenly started losing the purge tag and extra edit buttons. What am I doing wrong? - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 15:22, 21 July 2006 (UTC)


== adding external link ==

i am not terribly computer savvy - but i would like to add an external link to the Meisner Technique.  could someone walk me through the process?
:Please see [[Wikipedia:External links]]. It covers not only what to link to but also how to link. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 18:15, 21 July 2006 (UTC)


== adding an item to wikipedia ==

How do I go about adding a subject in any capacity to wikipedia?
: See: [[Help:Starting a new page]]. You might also look at [[Wikipedia:Your first article]] and [[Wikipedia:How to write a great article]]. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 19:02, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
==Adding column to table==
[[List of individuals executed in Texas]] needs a column in the table for the number of executions (like [[List of individuals executed in Virginia]]). I have tried Microsoft Notebook and Works and cannot get it to substitute "returns". Is there any simple way to do this? I tried manually adding it on Wikipedia but it kept disappearing (I would add the first 50 or so by hand and then the whole text disappeared.) [[User:Rmhermen|Rmhermen]] 17:55, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
:I added a column. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 18:41, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
::Thanks. [[User:Rmhermen|Rmhermen]] 20:07, 21 July 2006 (UTC)


== Aaron Burr, the Revolutionary War years ==

I'm an historian.  Making a few corrections and additions to Burr's career.  A couple have appeared where they belong, but I'm having trouble with the consistancy in transfering the changes into the text.  Sometimes I do it, sometimes I can't - and sometimes the text I've put in dissapears. ??? Help? Bruno.
:You used {{ to set off parenthetical text. Double curly brackets are a Wikicode which inserts a template into the article. Since there is no template with the name of your text, it shows up oddly. Usually we use single parentheses where required. [[User:Rmhermen|Rmhermen]] 20:55, 21 July 2006 (UTC)


==Odd glitch?==

Anyone mind taking a look [[User_talk:89.32.1.82|at this user page]]? Several editors appeared to have added text which doesn't appear in normal view but is still present in "edit"! 

Thanks.

[[User:EvocativeIntrigue|'''EVOCATIVE'''INTRIGUE]] <small>[[User talk:EvocativeIntrigue|'''TALK'''TO'''ME''']] | [[Special:Emailuser/EvocativeIntrigue|'''EMAIL'''ME]] | [[User:EvocativeIntrigue/Feedback|'''IMPROVE'''ME]]</small> 21:37, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
:This is because of the database problems that occured early/mid moring today (UTC). Similar things happened all over the project.&mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 21:59, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
::Nevermind, I misunderstood the problem. I have no idea but I'm looking into it further. &mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 22:02, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
:Someone removed the closing > from a <nowiki><!--</nowiki> comment. It's fixed now.&mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 22:15, 21 July 2006 (UTC)
::ROTFLMAO! Check history for the joke.&mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]]

= July 22 =
== Protection ==

How do I protect my User page from being edited? <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:146.235.66.52 |146.235.66.52 ]] ([[User talk:146.235.66.52 |talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/146.235.66.52 |contribs]]) {{{2|}}}.</small>

:If you really do mean your [[Wikipedia:user page|user page]], please see [[Wikipedia:Requests for page protection]] (although this would be considered highly unusual — unless there is some extraordinary circumstance I doubt such a request would be honored).  If you're uncomfortable discussing the issue here feel free to email me or any other [[WP:LA|admin]]. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 02:58, 22 July 2006 (UTC)


== User Page ==

How do I create a user page, and why would I want one?--[[User:Salvax|Salvax]] 03:33, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:Please see [[Wikipedia:user page|user page]]. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 03:37, 22 July 2006 (UTC)


== About Editing ==

Hi
I am new to this site.
I understand that this site enables one to edit the information available on the website.
I would like to know "How do you prevent some one to put "wrong" or 'unreliable' or 'unauthentic' data on the website.
Thank You.[[User:Srinivaschirala|Srinivaschirala]] 07:32, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:I have answered your query above. Please see it. In case you are referring to a particular article, please let us know -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 07:36, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
== About Editing ==

Sir,
I am new to this site
What i understand is that anyone can edit inforamtion on the site.
What i would like to know is "how do you prevent someone from putting 'wrong'information on the site.".
Thank You

Srinivas
:Any information added to Wikipedia is iterative. If a user enters wrong information, it is reverted by other editors who would have the page on their watchlist or are recent change patrollers. If a user keeps adding wrong info, he/she may get [[WP:Block]]ed by an [[WP:Administrator]] after warnings. If you see any wrong information in any article, please feel free to correct it yourself. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 07:22, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
*Information should be backed up by [[WP:RS|reliable sources]]. Look out for those. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 08:22, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
::This is one of the common objections to Wikipedia - however, in practice, it works very well on high-profile articles (which are watched by dozens of users simultaneously), and moderately well on more obscure ones, as Lost pointed out. You can read more about it at [[Wikipedia:replies to common objections|replies to common objections]]. &mdash; [[User:QuantumEleven|Quantum]]<i>[[User_talk:QuantumEleven|Eleven]]</i> 09:51, 22 July 2006 (UTC)


== Possible spam query ==

Hi - new enough to be unsure whether it is spam or to know what it's best to do so sorry if this is the wrong way/place.  
Yesterday virtually all UK national parks pages had a link placed in them to a website dealing with accomodation for the area.  All edits were from an IP address from which this seems to me the only activity.
Spam?  Looking forward to learning - thanks --[[User:NigelR|Nigel]] 07:32, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:Our policy regarding external links can be found [[WP:EL|here]]. The propriety of a specific link on a specific page can be determined through discussion leading to consensus on the talk page of the article in question. &mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 07:39, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

::Thanks for that.  I guess I think it isn't really useful to the pages concerned and will put something on the talk page --[[User:NigelR|Nigel]] 07:58, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:::You might also find the information at [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Spam]] useful, and if you really hate Spam you could always sign up with them. --[[User:Daduzi|<font color="Brown">'''Daduzi'''</font>]] [[User talk:Daduzi|<font color="Green"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 11:55, 22 July 2006 (UTC)


== Taking Back A Barnstar ==

I awarded a Barnstar to a user only to have this user behave, within a short period of time, in a terrily inappropriate manner, completely oppposite of behavior that I believed merited a barn star,and that behavior has persisted despite my several cordial attempt to warn him, etc. Can I take back a barnstar? [[User:Ptmccain|Ptmccain]] 19:14, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

<small>Copied from [[Wikipedia talk: Help desk]]. &mdash; [[User:QuantumEleven|Quantum]]<i>[[User_talk:QuantumEleven|Eleven]]</i> 09:48, 22 July 2006 (UTC)</small>
*I've never seen it happen before, but since you gave it, I think you are allowed to take it back, unless said behavior is an edit war you are also part of. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 10:48, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
== [[Rydberg constant]] ==

"Bohr's condition,

2πr = nλ 
where

n is some integer 
r is the radius of some atom "

I didn't write this myself, I don't contribute much to maths articles. Instead it was an anonymous friend who "can't be bothered" to ask the question. The <nowiki> <math>...</math> </nowiki> tags are around this formula, but it isn't big like the rest. Why is this so? Can someone please fix this? Thanks a lot [[User:DaGizza|<b style="color:teal;">Gizza</b>]]''[[User_talk:DaGizza|<sup style="color:teal;">Chat</sup>]]'' <sup>[[Special:Contributions/DaGizza|<b style="color:teal;">&#169;</b>]]</sup> 09:36, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

:It's because you can represent it solely as normal characters; the default setting is, IIRC, to only render equations as PNGs when you can't render them another way. Look in your preferences under "Math"; it's probably set to "HTML if very simple or else PNG". What you want is to check "Always render PNG". [[User:Shimgray|Shimgray]] | [[User talk:Shimgray|talk]] | 11:52, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

::That wasn't the problem. I fixed the errors myself through observation despite never learning how to write math formulas on Wiki! The formulas that remained small did not have a \ before the math tags, which is meant to be the case. Thanks for trying solve the issue though. [[User:DaGizza|<b style="color:teal;">Gizza</b>]]''[[User_talk:DaGizza|<sup style="color:teal;">Chat</sup>]]'' <sup>[[Special:Contributions/DaGizza|<b style="color:teal;">&#169;</b>]]</sup> 12:29, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

:::There's no reason to have a \ in front of the <nowiki></math></nowiki> tag. Shimgray is right; if you want all math to be rendered as a PNG, then you need to set your preferences accordingly. —[[User:Bkell|Bkell]] ([[User talk:Bkell|talk]]) 20:41, 22 July 2006 (UTC)


== Hide/Show thingy ==

I want to change [[Template:Half-Life series]] so that it's hidden by default, as it's quite a big template on alot of articles. I couldn't figure out how to do that tho, so I'm asking here. --[[User:ContiE|Conti]]|[[User talk:ContiE|&#9993;]] 16:53, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:Im not sure I understand your question. Why would you want to hide the template? Do you mean you want to hide parts of it? [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 20:35, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
::Look at the template, there's a small link on the upper right corner called [hide]. If you click on it almost all of the template will be gone, if you click again, it's back. That's a really neat feature for big templates, so they can still exist without making articles look ugly. --[[User:ContiE|Conti]]|[[User talk:ContiE|&#9993;]] 20:40, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:::Sorry, I didn't spot that "hide" flag in the corner when I looked at it the first time. I have a partial answer for your question though. Through looking at other templates with this feature as default, I have created a replica of the template in my [[User:Road Wizard/Sandbox#Test Area|sandbox]], with the actual code stored [[User:Road Wizard/Sandbox 2|here]]. I have no idea how or why it works, but adding the code '''<nowiki><div class="NavFrame" style="clear: both; "></nowiki>''' between the first two <nowiki><div></nowiki> sections at the start, with an extra '''<nowiki></div></nowiki>''' at the end, seems to cause the raction you want. Hopefully someone else will pop along later and explain the how and why. [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 21:26, 22 July 2006 (UTC)


== Reverting help ==
how do you revert stuff --Madcow 20:27, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:The [[Help:Reverting]] page should answer any questions you have about reverting. If you still need help though, pop back and we will see what we can do. :) [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 20:33, 22 July 2006 (UTC)


== Protection again ==

Why would a User page protection request be so unusual?<small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:Sacredvisions|Sacredvisions]] ([[User talk:Sacredvisions|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sacredvisions|contribs]]) 22:03, July 22, 2006   (UTC{{{3|}}})</small>
:The person requesting protection wouldn't be able to edit it themselves. That is one thing that seems unusual to me about it.&mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 22:12, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
::A second point is that it would be more difficult for editors to remove content if they discovered a copyright infringement later on. Also, maintenance functions such as moving the page to a renamed category would require more time and the involvement of an administrator. [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 22:22, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

I see.
<br />
Well then, what is to stop someone from editing or completing changing '''your'''<br/ > '''own''' user page?[[User:146.235.66.52|146.235.66.52]] 22:23, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:There is nothing to stop them. However, unless their edit was to remove inappropriate content, you are well within your rights to revert them. If your user page is being vandalised frequently, your protection request will likely be accepted, but administrators are encouraged to set the protection for as short a period as possible. See [[WP:UP#Use of page protection for user pages]] for more information. [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 22:28, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
Kewl.--[[User:146.235.66.52|146.235.66.52]] 22:56, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
<br />
Where does removal of inappropriate content stop and violation<br /> of free speech begin?--[[User:Sacredvisions|SacredVisions]] 00:16, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:Naturally, there's a bit of a grey area. Fortunately, most problem cases I've run into don't fit into that grey area. The most important guideline would probably be [[WP:USER]]. [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] 23:03, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:Since there is '''[[Wikipedia:Free speech|no right to free speech on Wikipedia]]''' there can be no violation of free speech either. Wikipedia is dedicated to being an encyclopedia. Also, user pages are there only to serve that purpose, not to serve the vanity or opinions of the user. The question may arise from the idea that a user page can be used as a soapbox; that isn't what it is for. [[Wikipedia:User_page#What_can_I_not_have_on_my_user_page.3F|'''Generally, you should avoid substantial content on your user page that is unrelated to Wikipedia''']] [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 07:39, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Weird ==

How funny is it to see this on your talk page?

'''''Please stop now'''''

[[Image:Stop_hand.svg|left|30px]] This is your '''last warning'''. 

[[The]] next [[time]] you [[edit]] a [[page]], you ''[[will]]'' be [[love]]d by [[Wikipedia]]. <!-- Template:Test4 (Fourth level warning) -->
:It is weird, but this is does not seem to be a "question about how to use Wikipedia." :P &mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 22:17, 22 July 2006 (UTC)


== Profanity ==

Some profanity may crop up on my user page in the discussion of certain films<br /> and other media related areas.<br />  Is it considered inappropriate?  Will it be edited?--[[User:Sacredvisions|SacredVisions]] 00:24, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:No, it's fine on your user page.  [[Wikipedia:User page]] may help you with other questions that you may have.  [[User:Dismas|Dismas]]|[[User talk:Dismas|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 00:29, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Account ==
how do i create my account? i just started and people want to deete my article

:You have already created an account. However, before writing an article, please see: [[Help:Starting a new page]]. You might also look at [[Wikipedia:Your first article]] and [[Wikipedia:How to write a great article]]. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 05:34, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
::It seems you already created your account. You wouldn't have been able to start an article without one. The article in question is at [[City Limits]]. You may want to read over a few of the tutorial pages such as [[Wikipedia:Your first article]] before proceeding with any more new articles. [[User:Dismas|Dismas]]|[[User talk:Dismas|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 05:35, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
== [[Rydberg constant]] ==

"Bohr's condition,

2πr = nλ 
where

n is some integer 
r is the radius of some atom "

I didn't write this myself, I don't contribute much to maths articles. Instead it was an anonymous friend who "can't be bothered" to ask the question. The <nowiki> <math>...</math> </nowiki> tags are around this formula, but it isn't big like the rest. Why is this so? Can someone please fix this? Thanks a lot [[User:DaGizza|<b style="color:teal;">Gizza</b>]]''[[User_talk:DaGizza|<sup style="color:teal;">Chat</sup>]]'' <sup>[[Special:Contributions/DaGizza|<b style="color:teal;">&#169;</b>]]</sup> 09:36, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

:It's because you can represent it solely as normal characters; the default setting is, IIRC, to only render equations as PNGs when you can't render them another way. Look in your preferences under "Math"; it's probably set to "HTML if very simple or else PNG". What you want is to check "Always render PNG". [[User:Shimgray|Shimgray]] | [[User talk:Shimgray|talk]] | 11:52, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

::That wasn't the problem. I fixed the errors myself through observation despite never learning how to write math formulas on Wiki! The formulas that remained small did not have a \ before the math tags, which is meant to be the case. Thanks for trying solve the issue though. [[User:DaGizza|<b style="color:teal;">Gizza</b>]]''[[User_talk:DaGizza|<sup style="color:teal;">Chat</sup>]]'' <sup>[[Special:Contributions/DaGizza|<b style="color:teal;">&#169;</b>]]</sup> 12:29, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

:::There's no reason to have a \ in front of the <nowiki></math></nowiki> tag. Shimgray is right; if you want all math to be rendered as a PNG, then you need to set your preferences accordingly. —[[User:Bkell|Bkell]] ([[User talk:Bkell|talk]]) 20:41, 22 July 2006 (UTC)


== Hide/Show thingy ==

I want to change [[Template:Half-Life series]] so that it's hidden by default, as it's quite a big template on alot of articles. I couldn't figure out how to do that tho, so I'm asking here. --[[User:ContiE|Conti]]|[[User talk:ContiE|&#9993;]] 16:53, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:Im not sure I understand your question. Why would you want to hide the template? Do you mean you want to hide parts of it? [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 20:35, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
::Look at the template, there's a small link on the upper right corner called [hide]. If you click on it almost all of the template will be gone, if you click again, it's back. That's a really neat feature for big templates, so they can still exist without making articles look ugly. --[[User:ContiE|Conti]]|[[User talk:ContiE|&#9993;]] 20:40, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:::Sorry, I didn't spot that "hide" flag in the corner when I looked at it the first time. I have a partial answer for your question though. Through looking at other templates with this feature as default, I have created a replica of the template in my [[User:Road Wizard/Sandbox#Test Area|sandbox]], with the actual code stored [[User:Road Wizard/Sandbox 2|here]]. I have no idea how or why it works, but adding the code '''<nowiki><div class="NavFrame" style="clear: both; "></nowiki>''' between the first two <nowiki><div></nowiki> sections at the start, with an extra '''<nowiki></div></nowiki>''' at the end, seems to cause the raction you want. Hopefully someone else will pop along later and explain the how and why. [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 21:26, 22 July 2006 (UTC)


== Reverting help ==
how do you revert stuff --Madcow 20:27, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:The [[Help:Reverting]] page should answer any questions you have about reverting. If you still need help though, pop back and we will see what we can do. :) [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 20:33, 22 July 2006 (UTC)


== [[Geography of the Vatican City]] ==

Right now the coordinates are inside the article.  I'm trying to clean this article up, so how do I place the coordinates at the top of the page next to the title as they are in other articles about locations? [[User:69.40.255.25|69.40.255.25]] 20:40, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:I'm not sure exactly what you're after, could you give an example of a page with the right coordinates position? --[[User:Daduzi|<font color="Brown">'''Daduzi'''</font>]] [[User talk:Daduzi|<font color="Green"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 20:56, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
::In [[Vatican City]], for example, the coordinates are in the upper right hand corner of the article. [[User:69.40.255.25|69.40.255.25]] 21:09, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:::You're looking for an [[:Category:Infobox templates|infobox]] -- you can see an example if you click the "edit" link at the top of the [[Vatican City]] page. To be honest, I'm not sure which one would suit your purposes, but the places to look would probably include [[:Category:Geography infobox templates]] and probably in particular [[:Category:City infobox templates]]. The infobox atop [[Vatican City]] is a modified version of {{[[Template:infobox country|infobox country]]}}. Hope that helps! [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] 22:36, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
::::I don't think so – check {{tl|Coor title dms}} '''[[User:Fetofs|<font color="blue">fetofs</font>]]''' <sup>[[User_talk:Fetofs|<font color="maroon">Hello!</font>]]</sup> 00:53, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:::::Thanks.
::::::Ack, sorreh. I saw the coordinates in the infobox at [[Vatican City]] (they're shown twice, apparently), and assumed you meant those. M'bad. [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] 08:19, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Protection again ==

Why would a User page protection request be so unusual?<small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:Sacredvisions|Sacredvisions]] ([[User talk:Sacredvisions|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sacredvisions|contribs]]) 22:03, July 22, 2006   (UTC{{{3|}}})</small>
:The person requesting protection wouldn't be able to edit it themselves. That is one thing that seems unusual to me about it.&mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 22:12, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
::A second point is that it would be more difficult for editors to remove content if they discovered a copyright infringement later on. Also, maintenance functions such as moving the page to a renamed category would require more time and the involvement of an administrator. [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 22:22, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

I see.
<br />
Well then, what is to stop someone from editing or completing changing '''your'''<br/ > '''own''' user page?[[User:146.235.66.52|146.235.66.52]] 22:23, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:There is nothing to stop them. However, unless their edit was to remove inappropriate content, you are well within your rights to revert them. If your user page is being vandalised frequently, your protection request will likely be accepted, but administrators are encouraged to set the protection for as short a period as possible. See [[WP:UP#Use of page protection for user pages]] for more information. [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 22:28, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
Kewl.--[[User:146.235.66.52|146.235.66.52]] 22:56, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
<br />
Where does removal of inappropriate content stop and violation<br /> of free speech begin?--[[User:Sacredvisions|SacredVisions]] 00:16, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:Naturally, there's a bit of a grey area. Fortunately, most problem cases I've run into don't fit into that grey area. The most important guideline would probably be [[WP:USER]]. [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] 23:03, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:Since there is '''[[Wikipedia:Free speech|no right to free speech on Wikipedia]]''' there can be no violation of free speech either. Wikipedia is dedicated to being an encyclopedia. Also, user pages are there only to serve that purpose, not to serve the vanity or opinions of the user. The question may arise from the idea that a user page can be used as a soapbox; that isn't what it is for. [[Wikipedia:User_page#What_can_I_not_have_on_my_user_page.3F|'''Generally, you should avoid substantial content on your user page that is unrelated to Wikipedia''']] [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 07:39, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Weird ==

How funny is it to see this on your talk page?

'''''Please stop now'''''

[[Image:Stop_hand.svg|left|30px]] This is your '''last warning'''. 

[[The]] next [[time]] you [[edit]] a [[page]], you ''[[will]]'' be [[love]]d by [[Wikipedia]]. <!-- Template:Test4 (Fourth level warning) -->
:It is weird, but this is does not seem to be a "question about how to use Wikipedia." :P &mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 22:17, 22 July 2006 (UTC)


== Profanity ==

Some profanity may crop up on my user page in the discussion of certain films<br /> and other media related areas.<br />  Is it considered inappropriate?  Will it be edited?--[[User:Sacredvisions|SacredVisions]] 00:24, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:No, it's fine on your user page.  [[Wikipedia:User page]] may help you with other questions that you may have.  [[User:Dismas|Dismas]]|[[User talk:Dismas|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 00:29, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Account ==
how do i create my account? i just started and people want to deete my article

:You have already created an account. However, before writing an article, please see: [[Help:Starting a new page]]. You might also look at [[Wikipedia:Your first article]] and [[Wikipedia:How to write a great article]]. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 05:34, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
::It seems you already created your account. You wouldn't have been able to start an article without one. The article in question is at [[City Limits]]. You may want to read over a few of the tutorial pages such as [[Wikipedia:Your first article]] before proceeding with any more new articles. [[User:Dismas|Dismas]]|[[User talk:Dismas|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 05:35, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Non-Commerical Tags for User-Created Images ==

Is there a way of creating a Copyright Tag for user-created images that allow the image to be used for any ''non-commercial'' reason? --[[User:Commander Zulu|Commander Zulu]] 06:10, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:Actually such images are not encouraged here. See [http://mail.wikipedia.org/pipermail/wikien-l/2005-May/023760.html the mail from Jimbo Wales] -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 06:20, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
**Thanks for that... seems like an odd policy, though! It's got to be limiting the number of available images for Wikipedia. I've got a couple I'd like to upload, but I'm not really prepared to do it if that makes them available for commercial use, since that would mean someone else could make money off my work.--[[User:Commander Zulu|Commander Zulu]] 07:01, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
***It's not odd if you consider that one of Wikipedia's principles is that others can reuse its content for any reason, so long as attribution is provided. Keep in mind that others may already be making money off work you have done in writing or improving articles. — [[User:Knowledge Seeker|Knowledge Seeker]] [[User talk:Knowledge Seeker|দ]] 07:07, 23 July 2006 (UTC)

***It's also worth bearing in mind that non-commercial licenses quite likely make printed or CD/DVD editions impossible - you wouldn't be allowed to make any money by selling the media, and indeed (uder some interpretations) you would have a difficult time even being allowed to recoup costs. The very successful CD edition of the German wikipedia couldn't have been done non-commercially, and it's a textbook case of the sort of thing we want to do. [[User:Shimgray|Shimgray]] | [[User talk:Shimgray|talk]] | 11:59, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Adding an album cover ==

I need to add an album cover that I scanned myself for a rock band, but I don't know wich is the right license for it. Wich one?

--[[User:Kapaue|Kapaue]] 08:43, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:(Copied from WP:NUH): Here's the right tag: {{tl|albumcover}}. Please remember to add a fair use rationale for its use -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 08:43, 23 July 2006 (UTC)

hi again... I'm a newbie here. I went to "upload file" and then it makes me choose one kind of license and I still don't know wich one to use and where to put that tag that you told me. help please


== Editing page ==

Hello there,

I have made a new page called ProgArchives, its about a website on www.progarchives.com..
So my question is, I am not able to search the page without spelling with the same caps, I mean, I have to type "ProgArchives" with capital P and A. How can I make it searchable without typing the right caps?

Cheers,
imoeng [[User:Imoeng|Imoeng]] 11:44, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:See [[WP:VFAQ#An article doesn't show up in the search]]. Also since this is your first article, please see [[Wikipedia:Your first article]] and [[Wikipedia:How to write a great article]] -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 11:46, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== New article ==
How do I start a new article?
:The first thing to do would be to create an account. Also see the message on your talk page -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 12:22, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Original date of publication ==

I have seen somewhere in these pages that it is good practice to include the original date of publication in square brackets. I am trying to add this to a reference but don't know how. It is an endnote reference of the type {{cite book ... I don't know if that makes it a .php reference or not. Can you advise? Thanks. --[[User:Itsmejudith|Itsmejudith]] 12:37, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:I think [[Wikipedia:Citation templates|this]] is what you are looking for -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 12:42, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
== [[Rydberg constant]] ==

"Bohr's condition,

2πr = nλ 
where

n is some integer 
r is the radius of some atom "

I didn't write this myself, I don't contribute much to maths articles. Instead it was an anonymous friend who "can't be bothered" to ask the question. The <nowiki> <math>...</math> </nowiki> tags are around this formula, but it isn't big like the rest. Why is this so? Can someone please fix this? Thanks a lot [[User:DaGizza|<b style="color:teal;">Gizza</b>]]''[[User_talk:DaGizza|<sup style="color:teal;">Chat</sup>]]'' <sup>[[Special:Contributions/DaGizza|<b style="color:teal;">&#169;</b>]]</sup> 09:36, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

:It's because you can represent it solely as normal characters; the default setting is, IIRC, to only render equations as PNGs when you can't render them another way. Look in your preferences under "Math"; it's probably set to "HTML if very simple or else PNG". What you want is to check "Always render PNG". [[User:Shimgray|Shimgray]] | [[User talk:Shimgray|talk]] | 11:52, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

::That wasn't the problem. I fixed the errors myself through observation despite never learning how to write math formulas on Wiki! The formulas that remained small did not have a \ before the math tags, which is meant to be the case. Thanks for trying solve the issue though. [[User:DaGizza|<b style="color:teal;">Gizza</b>]]''[[User_talk:DaGizza|<sup style="color:teal;">Chat</sup>]]'' <sup>[[Special:Contributions/DaGizza|<b style="color:teal;">&#169;</b>]]</sup> 12:29, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

:::There's no reason to have a \ in front of the <nowiki></math></nowiki> tag. Shimgray is right; if you want all math to be rendered as a PNG, then you need to set your preferences accordingly. —[[User:Bkell|Bkell]] ([[User talk:Bkell|talk]]) 20:41, 22 July 2006 (UTC)


== Hide/Show thingy ==

I want to change [[Template:Half-Life series]] so that it's hidden by default, as it's quite a big template on alot of articles. I couldn't figure out how to do that tho, so I'm asking here. --[[User:ContiE|Conti]]|[[User talk:ContiE|&#9993;]] 16:53, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:Im not sure I understand your question. Why would you want to hide the template? Do you mean you want to hide parts of it? [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 20:35, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
::Look at the template, there's a small link on the upper right corner called [hide]. If you click on it almost all of the template will be gone, if you click again, it's back. That's a really neat feature for big templates, so they can still exist without making articles look ugly. --[[User:ContiE|Conti]]|[[User talk:ContiE|&#9993;]] 20:40, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:::Sorry, I didn't spot that "hide" flag in the corner when I looked at it the first time. I have a partial answer for your question though. Through looking at other templates with this feature as default, I have created a replica of the template in my [[User:Road Wizard/Sandbox#Test Area|sandbox]], with the actual code stored [[User:Road Wizard/Sandbox 2|here]]. I have no idea how or why it works, but adding the code '''<nowiki><div class="NavFrame" style="clear: both; "></nowiki>''' between the first two <nowiki><div></nowiki> sections at the start, with an extra '''<nowiki></div></nowiki>''' at the end, seems to cause the raction you want. Hopefully someone else will pop along later and explain the how and why. [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 21:26, 22 July 2006 (UTC)


== Reverting help ==
how do you revert stuff --Madcow 20:27, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:The [[Help:Reverting]] page should answer any questions you have about reverting. If you still need help though, pop back and we will see what we can do. :) [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 20:33, 22 July 2006 (UTC)


== [[Geography of the Vatican City]] ==

Right now the coordinates are inside the article.  I'm trying to clean this article up, so how do I place the coordinates at the top of the page next to the title as they are in other articles about locations? [[User:69.40.255.25|69.40.255.25]] 20:40, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:I'm not sure exactly what you're after, could you give an example of a page with the right coordinates position? --[[User:Daduzi|<font color="Brown">'''Daduzi'''</font>]] [[User talk:Daduzi|<font color="Green"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 20:56, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
::In [[Vatican City]], for example, the coordinates are in the upper right hand corner of the article. [[User:69.40.255.25|69.40.255.25]] 21:09, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:::You're looking for an [[:Category:Infobox templates|infobox]] -- you can see an example if you click the "edit" link at the top of the [[Vatican City]] page. To be honest, I'm not sure which one would suit your purposes, but the places to look would probably include [[:Category:Geography infobox templates]] and probably in particular [[:Category:City infobox templates]]. The infobox atop [[Vatican City]] is a modified version of {{[[Template:infobox country|infobox country]]}}. Hope that helps! [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] 22:36, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
::::I don't think so – check {{tl|Coor title dms}} '''[[User:Fetofs|<font color="blue">fetofs</font>]]''' <sup>[[User_talk:Fetofs|<font color="maroon">Hello!</font>]]</sup> 00:53, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:::::Thanks.
::::::Ack, sorreh. I saw the coordinates in the infobox at [[Vatican City]] (they're shown twice, apparently), and assumed you meant those. M'bad. [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] 08:19, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Protection again ==

Why would a User page protection request be so unusual?<small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:Sacredvisions|Sacredvisions]] ([[User talk:Sacredvisions|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sacredvisions|contribs]]) 22:03, July 22, 2006   (UTC{{{3|}}})</small>
:The person requesting protection wouldn't be able to edit it themselves. That is one thing that seems unusual to me about it.&mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 22:12, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
::A second point is that it would be more difficult for editors to remove content if they discovered a copyright infringement later on. Also, maintenance functions such as moving the page to a renamed category would require more time and the involvement of an administrator. [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 22:22, 22 July 2006 (UTC)

I see.
<br />
Well then, what is to stop someone from editing or completing changing '''your'''<br/ > '''own''' user page?[[User:146.235.66.52|146.235.66.52]] 22:23, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:There is nothing to stop them. However, unless their edit was to remove inappropriate content, you are well within your rights to revert them. If your user page is being vandalised frequently, your protection request will likely be accepted, but administrators are encouraged to set the protection for as short a period as possible. See [[WP:UP#Use of page protection for user pages]] for more information. [[User:Road Wizard|Road Wizard]] 22:28, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
Kewl.--[[User:146.235.66.52|146.235.66.52]] 22:56, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
<br />
Where does removal of inappropriate content stop and violation<br /> of free speech begin?--[[User:Sacredvisions|SacredVisions]] 00:16, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:Naturally, there's a bit of a grey area. Fortunately, most problem cases I've run into don't fit into that grey area. The most important guideline would probably be [[WP:USER]]. [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] 23:03, 22 July 2006 (UTC)
:Since there is '''[[Wikipedia:Free speech|no right to free speech on Wikipedia]]''' there can be no violation of free speech either. Wikipedia is dedicated to being an encyclopedia. Also, user pages are there only to serve that purpose, not to serve the vanity or opinions of the user. The question may arise from the idea that a user page can be used as a soapbox; that isn't what it is for. [[Wikipedia:User_page#What_can_I_not_have_on_my_user_page.3F|'''Generally, you should avoid substantial content on your user page that is unrelated to Wikipedia''']] [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 07:39, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Weird ==

How funny is it to see this on your talk page?

'''''Please stop now'''''

[[Image:Stop_hand.svg|left|30px]] This is your '''last warning'''. 

[[The]] next [[time]] you [[edit]] a [[page]], you ''[[will]]'' be [[love]]d by [[Wikipedia]]. <!-- Template:Test4 (Fourth level warning) -->
:It is weird, but this is does not seem to be a "question about how to use Wikipedia." :P &mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 22:17, 22 July 2006 (UTC)


== Profanity ==

Some profanity may crop up on my user page in the discussion of certain films<br /> and other media related areas.<br />  Is it considered inappropriate?  Will it be edited?--[[User:Sacredvisions|SacredVisions]] 00:24, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:No, it's fine on your user page.  [[Wikipedia:User page]] may help you with other questions that you may have.  [[User:Dismas|Dismas]]|[[User talk:Dismas|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 00:29, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Account ==
how do i create my account? i just started and people want to deete my article

:You have already created an account. However, before writing an article, please see: [[Help:Starting a new page]]. You might also look at [[Wikipedia:Your first article]] and [[Wikipedia:How to write a great article]]. -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 05:34, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
::It seems you already created your account. You wouldn't have been able to start an article without one. The article in question is at [[City Limits]]. You may want to read over a few of the tutorial pages such as [[Wikipedia:Your first article]] before proceeding with any more new articles. [[User:Dismas|Dismas]]|[[User talk:Dismas|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 05:35, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Non-Commerical Tags for User-Created Images ==

Is there a way of creating a Copyright Tag for user-created images that allow the image to be used for any ''non-commercial'' reason? --[[User:Commander Zulu|Commander Zulu]] 06:10, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:Actually such images are not encouraged here. See [http://mail.wikipedia.org/pipermail/wikien-l/2005-May/023760.html the mail from Jimbo Wales] -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 06:20, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
**Thanks for that... seems like an odd policy, though! It's got to be limiting the number of available images for Wikipedia. I've got a couple I'd like to upload, but I'm not really prepared to do it if that makes them available for commercial use, since that would mean someone else could make money off my work.--[[User:Commander Zulu|Commander Zulu]] 07:01, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
***It's not odd if you consider that one of Wikipedia's principles is that others can reuse its content for any reason, so long as attribution is provided. Keep in mind that others may already be making money off work you have done in writing or improving articles. — [[User:Knowledge Seeker|Knowledge Seeker]] [[User talk:Knowledge Seeker|দ]] 07:07, 23 July 2006 (UTC)

***It's also worth bearing in mind that non-commercial licenses quite likely make printed or CD/DVD editions impossible - you wouldn't be allowed to make any money by selling the media, and indeed (uder some interpretations) you would have a difficult time even being allowed to recoup costs. The very successful CD edition of the German wikipedia couldn't have been done non-commercially, and it's a textbook case of the sort of thing we want to do. [[User:Shimgray|Shimgray]] | [[User talk:Shimgray|talk]] | 11:59, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Adding an album cover ==

I need to add an album cover that I scanned myself for a rock band, but I don't know wich is the right license for it. Wich one?

--[[User:Kapaue|Kapaue]] 08:43, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:(Copied from WP:NUH): Here's the right tag: {{tl|albumcover}}. Please remember to add a fair use rationale for its use -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 08:43, 23 July 2006 (UTC)

hi again... I'm a newbie here. I went to "upload file" and then it makes me choose one kind of license and I still don't know wich one to use and where to put that tag that you told me. help please


== searching wikipedia ==

How do I limit search results to a specific category, e.g, looking for "strainer" only in the chemical engineering category.

:With the current search tool this is not possible, see [[Wikipedia:Searching]].  I think it might be possible to add this capability to the [http://tools.wikimedia.de/~daniel/WikiSense/CategoryIntersect.php CatScan] tool.   I'll suggest it. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 16:09, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Editing page ==

Hello there,

I have made a new page called ProgArchives, its about a website on www.progarchives.com..
So my question is, I am not able to search the page without spelling with the same caps, I mean, I have to type "ProgArchives" with capital P and A. How can I make it searchable without typing the right caps?

Cheers,
imoeng [[User:Imoeng|Imoeng]] 11:44, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:See [[WP:VFAQ#An article doesn't show up in the search]]. Also since this is your first article, please see [[Wikipedia:Your first article]] and [[Wikipedia:How to write a great article]] -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 11:46, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== New article ==
How do I start a new article?
:The first thing to do would be to create an account. Also see the message on your talk page -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 12:22, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Original date of publication ==

I have seen somewhere in these pages that it is good practice to include the original date of publication in square brackets. I am trying to add this to a reference but don't know how. It is an endnote reference of the type {{cite book ... I don't know if that makes it a .php reference or not. Can you advise? Thanks. --[[User:Itsmejudith|Itsmejudith]] 12:37, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:I think [[Wikipedia:Citation templates|this]] is what you are looking for -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 12:42, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Contrib counts? ==

Are there any true contribution counters that show your exact number of contribs at any time? If so, what are they and where can one be found? And if not, what is an easier way to check one's contrib count without scrolling through paga after page? [[User:Teh tennisman|Teh tennisman]] 12:52, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:[[Wikipedia:WikiProject edit counters|Here]]'s the project that contains a list of edit counters -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 13:03, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:<small>(edit conflict)</small>[[User:Interiot|Interiot]] has a [http://tools.wikimedia.de/~essjay/edit_count/Count.php toolserver] tool and a [[User:Interiot/Tool2|javascript]] tool, both of which can show you how many edits a user has made, and what [[WP:Namespace|namespaces]] they made them to. --[[User:Daduzi|<font color="Brown">'''Daduzi'''</font>]] [[User talk:Daduzi|<font color="Green"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 13:14, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
*Interiot's counter stopped working. I recommend Flcelloguy's program. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 14:58, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== helpme ==

I want to find a specific artical. I only know the date of publication, March 23, 2006, for sure. I think the authors are John Mershime and Stephen Walt, but I am not sure of the spelling.
:<s>If it was created in March, it would probably have gone through many changes by now. The simplest way to search for an article is to type its name in the search box on the left column and click Go. Have you already tried that? -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 14:38, 23 July 2006 (UTC)</s> <small>oops -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] </small>
::I think you mean this article: http://www.lrb.co.uk/v28/n06/mear01_.html (by John ''Mearsheimer'' and Stephen Walt). Please note that this page is for getting help with Wikipedia; in future, general knowledge questions should go to [[Wikipedia:Reference desk]] instead. Cheers, [[User:Tangotango|Tangot]][[User:Tangotango/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">a</span>]][[User Talk:Tangotango|ngo]] 14:40, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Superstations about Indian Cobras ==

Hi!,

I want to know about the above subject. There is a superstation in south India that if you have by chance stepped on a cobra or tried to kill a cobra and if it has escaped from you, then it will take revenge on you by killing you within 12 years time. I want to know the following,
1. Is the above superstation TRUE?

2. How long the cobrs normally live?

3. What are the immediate steps to be taken on a snake bite?

4. Any information that could be related to the above subject is greatly welcome.

Thanks,

RAMACHANDRAN
:I doubt if you will find information about superstitions on wikipedia because all information here must be [[WP:V|verifiable]]. Regarding questions 2 and 3, please see [[Cobra]] and [[Snakebite]] respectively. Also please ask such questions at the [[WP:Reference desk]] as the help desk is for questions pertaining to Wikipedia only -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 17:48, 23 July 2006 (UTC)

::[[Superstation]]s, though, we got that. <b><span style="color: #f33">&middot;[[User talk:Rodii|<span style="color: #669">&nbsp;rodii&nbsp;</span>]]&middot;</span></b> 17:51, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
::Yeah, and [[Superstition]]s as well, actually -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 18:05, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== What to do if I think an admin stepped over the line? ==

On [[Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Case/Samuel Luo|this page]] I see that [[User:Essjay]] blocked [[User:CovenantD]], after what really appear to be fairly mild negative comments. Yes they were negative, yes there should have been an attempt at resolving the dispute, but I don't think the heavyhanded immediate blocking was fair or right. I'm no real friend of CovenantD (the only reason I know him at all is that we've both edited one page that had some major problems).

So...who do I take this to, if I think someone with blocking capabilities is using them without trying other methods of dispute resolution? --<span style="background: #CCEECC;">[[User:Kickstart70|Kickstart70]]</span>-<span style="background: #CCCCEE;">[[User talk:Kickstart70|T]]</span>-<span style="background: #EECCEE;">[[Special:Contributions/Kickstart70|C]]</span> 18:50, 23 July 2006 (UTC)

:You take it to the blocking administrator, discussing your concerns with him. — [[User:Knowledge Seeker|Knowledge Seeker]] [[User talk:Knowledge Seeker|দ]] 19:21, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
::I did, as you can see in the linked issue. However, I don't think his response was satisfactory, nor do I think my concern is/will be understood by him. That's why I think this should have some outside help. --<span style="background: #CCEECC;">[[User:Kickstart70|Kickstart70]]</span>-<span style="background: #CCCCEE;">[[User talk:Kickstart70|T]]</span>-<span style="background: #EECCEE;">[[Special:Contributions/Kickstart70|C]]</span> 19:24, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
*If talking to the admin in question doesn't give a satisfactory result, you can ask for a second opinion from other admins at [[WP:AN]]. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 19:27, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
** Thanks, that's exactly what I wanted to know. --<span style="background: #CCEECC;">[[User:Kickstart70|Kickstart70]]</span>-<span style="background: #CCCCEE;">[[User talk:Kickstart70|T]]</span>-<span style="background: #EECCEE;">[[Special:Contributions/Kickstart70|C]]</span> 19:50, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
== Redirect to to headings inside an article ==

*<nowiki>#REDIRECT [[article]]</nowiki>is used for redirecting.
*<nowiki>[[article#heading]]</nowiki>is a link to a chapter of an article (example [[Code 39#Full Ascii Code 39|Full Ascii Code 39]]).
<nowiki>#REDIRECT [[article#heading]]</nowiki> thus should redirect to a chapter. Unfortunately this does not work (example [[Full Ascii Code 39]])  The redirect jumps to the article instead. This "feature" probably should be posted to [http://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/ http://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/] together with information about the software run on this wiki.
-- [[User:Xypron|Xypron]] 14:46, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
*There's a good reason this doesn't work. Headers can be renamed. And there'd be no paper trail to show where the link should be pointing if such a change happened. That's why moving entire pages automatically leaves redirects, but unfortunately, the way sections are edited doesn't allow for a similar way to redirect in section renamings. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 14:56, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
*: There's a technical issue as well.  I believe mostly for performance reasons, Wikipedia's REDIRECTs are implemented on the server side of the [[HTTP]] request (not as an HTTP REDIRECT, which is a server response telling the browser to fetch a different page instead of the one it originally requested).  Since the "#section" syntax is part of the URL of the page to fetch, there is no way to tell the browser the section without reimplementing Wikipedia REDIRECTs as HTTP REDIRECTs.  -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 15:20, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
*:: There's already a bug filed for this.  [[Bugzilla:218]] &ndash; [[User:Pedantic79|Pedantic79]]<sup> (<i>[[User_talk:Pedantic79|talk]]</i>)</sup> 20:26, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Talk page ==

Hi! I've had a slight problem with another user on a specific page, and instead of falling into "edit war" I wrote my opinion on the talk page. In his response he called me names and wasn't ready to discuss. I was about to come to the community for help when a third party came in and made things right and told him to stay polite. Now... All of this was on the talk page of this article. This user, the offensive one, removed EVERYTHING that was on the talk page, even the description of what the third user did to fix it. I've always felt that talk page weren't supposed to be erased... (He even removed my comment on his talk page, but I guess you can do whatever you want on your own page.) Who's right? If you want to take a look: [[West syndrome]] Thanks! [[User:Aristiana|Aristiana]] 20:58, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:Hmm. Blanking talk pages, especially to avoid negotiation, is generally frowned upon. You can [[WP:REVERT|revert]] the blanking, and you can likewise place a {{[[Template:test1a|test1a]]}} warning on his talk page, with a little explanation (find other warnings [[WP:UTM|here]], if he doesn't stop, or just for your own reference). If you prefer, you can use ''<nowiki>{{test1a-n|Talk:West syndrome}}</nowiki>''. You may also wish to refer this user to [[WP:TPG|Wikipedia talk page guidelines]]. Remember to [[WP:AGF|assume good faith]], even when it is difficult; hopefully, the other editor is just stressed, and will come around. If you have any problems, or if you'd rather have the warning come from a third, neutral party, you need only [[User talk:Luna Santin|send me a talk]]. Hope that helps. :) [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] 21:18, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== what kind of rifles used 2nd world  ==

--[[User:152.163.100.11|152.163.100.11]] 21:59, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
:I'm afraid I'm not sure what you're asking, but I get the impression you'd be better off asking it at [[WP:RD/H|Reference Desk/Humanities]], [[WP:RD/S|Reference Desk/Science]], or [[WP:RD/M|Reference Desk/Miscellaneous]]. This page is generally only for questions relating to using, reading, or editing Wikipedia. Hope that helps. Have a good day. [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] 22:08, 23 July 2006 (UTC)


== Harassment ==

I feel I've been targetted by a fellow user who for the last week or so have left snide remarks and nonsense on pages I've been involved with, including my personal talk page. Where should such behaviour be reported to? Many thanks. [[User:OSP|OSP]] 23:12, 23 July 2006 (UTC)
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HEY  LETS FORGET THE PAST AND BE FRIENDS.

CAN I HAVE YOUR VIRTUAL HAND SHAKE?

--[[User:Qho|Qho]] 23:27, 23 July 2006 (UTC)

:Well, it appears that said user is interested in reconcilliation. I would suggest trying to work it out. If that doesn't work and the behavior continues, you could report it to the [[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard]]. I would suggest you go to [[Wikipedia:Resolving disputes]] first, however.&mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 00:44, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
*Hey WAvegetarian, I fixed the faulty link in your reply. If you're unsure about the spelling of a link, I recommend you use the shortcuts. :) - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 00:53, 24 July 2006 (UTC)


== Question about a fact in an article ==

Hello,

I was reading the entry for the late Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson. The article refers to the fact that "another child born out of wedlock surfaced in 2005." Could you please give me more information about this source. Who is this person? Where do you find out this information? I have searched the internet over and cannot find any further information.[[User:192.251.73.123|192.251.73.123]] 00:30, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

Thank you,
Jeff [[User:192.251.73.123|192.251.73.123]] 00:30, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
:I'm not sure what the source of that is. It was added with [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dennis_Wilson&diff=31241981&oldid=30381931 this edit], which I found using the history tab at the top of the article. As "verifiable from records and sources close to the Beach Boys" doesn't cut it, I have removed this "fact". Thank you for catching it and contributing to the encyclopedia.&mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 00:59, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
== How do I upload this special image? ==

I am trying to upload an image, but it has a special property: when you put the mouse pointer over it (but don't click), it changes pictures.  Go to it here:  http://dbzuncensored.dbzoa.net/series/gallery01.html (it is the second one; the one of the farmer with the hat and stick) (By the way, I would be uploading this under Fair Use on the article [[Editing of anime in American distribution]]). If you go to the the direct website of the picture: http://dbzuncensored.dbzoa.net/graphics/screencaps/ep001farmerscigj.jpg (which can be found by clicking on it, or by looking at its properties), it doesn't do the effect and only shows one of the pictures. So, I couldn't enter the direct website address on the "Upload file" page for "Source filename," nor could I put http://dbzuncensored.dbzoa.net/series/gallery01.html, as Wikipedia wouldn't know which image to upload, and it wouldn't work. I also tried saving the picture to my computer, but that only saves the one picture, without the effect.  It would be okay if I had the two pictures separately (without any effect), but nothing I tried worked to get the pictures separately (except on Microsoft Word). So, how can I upload this picture with this effect? Or, how can I upload the two images within the image separately with no effect? (answer both of the last two questions, if possible)
*This change happens because of the use of Javascript. Once you move the mousepointer over the first picture, the website knows how to load the second one. So it is simply two separate images. That said, I don't recommend uploading either of them because they are copyrighted. And they will likely be deleted if you did. Fair use only applies in limited circumstances, and with the amount of pictures already in the article, I doubt a valid fair use claim could be made. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 07:36, 24 July 2006 (UTC)


== Add an album picture - licenses? ==

hi again... I'm a newbie here. I went to "upload file" and then it makes me choose one kind of license and I still don't know wich one to use and where to put that tag that I was told here. help please, I keep searching for a easy guide to this but I don't find anything.--[[User:Kapaue|Kapaue]] 04:50, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
:I believe that {{tl|album-cover}} is what you are looking for. Just put <nowiki>{{album-cover}}</nowiki> in the edit summary of the upload and choose nothing under the licensing. [[User:Ryulong|Ryūlóng]] 05:01, 24 July 2006 (UTC)


== trouble merging articles ==

I recently wrote an article on the Supreme Court decision [[Spinelli v. United States]], and then subsequently learned that somebody else wrote [[Aguilar-Spinelli test|a better article on the same subject]].  Therefore I decided to merge my article into the pre-existing one by changing my article to a <nowiki>#REDIRECT [[Aguilar-Spinelli test]]</nowiki>, but it didn't work.  I must have overlooked something, but I can't figure out what it is.  What did I do wrong?
[[User:68.50.203.109|68.50.203.109]] 06:23, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
: found the answer to my own question, but thought the answer was worth noting here:  i had to do a "[[super reload]]" of the webpage instead of just a "regular" reload in order to force the browser to pick up the redirect.  I thought that Netscape had gotten rid of the distinction between the two types of "reloads."  [[User:68.50.203.109|68.50.203.109]] 06:29, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
== Submitting an article ==

I have written a short biography (Don Tate) but have been unable to work out how to submit it and categorise it. I guess I'm semi computer-illiterate. It is my biography. Rregards, Don Tate  <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:Warvet|Warvet]] ([[User talk:Warvet|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Warvet|contribs]]) 08:08, 24 July 2006 UTC.</small>

:We have [[WP:AUTO|policies about autobiographies]]. In general, we don't like them due to [[WP:BIO|notability]] and [[WP:NPOV|neutrality]] issues. If you still want to submit it, type ''Don Tate'' into the search box. Then write an article there. You must be registered to make a new article however.&mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 07:21, 24 July 2006 (UTC)


==Userbox/Usertemplates==
Hey there.. How can I find userboxes or usertemplates for my userpage?? Cheers [[User:Imoeng|Imoeng]] 10:24, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
:You can start at [[Wikipedia:Userboxes]].&mdash;[[User:WAvegetarian|WAvegetarian]]&bull;[[User talk:WAvegetarian|(talk)]] 10:32, 24 July 2006 (UTC)


== new entry ==

how do i nominate a new entry for wikipedia?  <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:Sarateiger|Sarateiger]] ([[User talk:Sarateiger|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sarateiger|contribs]]) 11:46, 24 July 2006 UTC.</small>

:You can either [[Special:Userlogin|start an account]], or visit [[WP:AFC|Articles for creation]]. [[User:Luna Santin|Luna Santin]] 10:52, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

::If you have got an account you can start an article yourself, see [[Help:Starting a new page]]. Or you could request for an article (not very effective in my opinion) at [[Wikipedia:Requested articles]].--[[User:Commander Keane|Commander Keane]] 11:11, 24 July 2006 (UTC)


== Where to get help resolving disagreement over naming an article. ==

Some editors disagree on the naming of the article currently named [[Kite (toy)]]. Where can we get input from other editors? Please notify us on [[Talk:Kite (toy)]]. --[[User:Bensin|Bensin]] 11:31, 24 July 2006 (UTC)


== why?????????? ==

why did people start to celebrate halloween
:You might find what you are looking for in the  article about [[Halloween]]. If you cannot find the answer there, [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Halloween&action=edit&section=new click here] to post your question at [[Talk:Halloween|that article's talk page]].  If that doesn't solve your problem, you can try asking your question at Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]. They'll be glad to answer questions about anything in the universe (except about how to use Wikipedia, which is what this help desk is for).  I hope this helps. - [[User:Tangotango|Tangot]][[User:Tangotango/Esperanza|<span style="color:green;">a</span>]][[User Talk:Tangotango|ngo]] 11:50, 24 July 2006 (UTC)


== Re-naming articles ==

For a while I have been trying to find information on how to re-name articles. How does one do it? I request to be notified on my talk page. [[User:Tashtastic|Tashtastic]] 13:33, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

:Answers to helpdesk questions are posted here on the helpdesk - that way many people can learn from one question.  Assuming you're logged in and your account isn't new, there's a "move" button at the top of each page.  In most cases, though, it's worth discussing it first on the article's talk page.  --[[User:Hughcharlesparker|Hugh<small>Charles</small>Parker]] <small>([[User talk:Hughcharlesparker|talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Hughcharlesparker|contribs]])</small> 13:41, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
== Sandbox on user page? ==

Is it ok to create the subpage [[User:CoolGuy/Sandbox]] to test out some ideas on my own? [[User:CoolGuy|CoolGuy]] 14:44, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
:Yes, its ok. Lots of people do it. But also please see my reply to your other question below. User pages need to follow certain guidelines. You would do well to go through them -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 15:00, 24 July 2006 (UTC)


== List of templates ==

There are a lot of templates around Wikipedia, such as ''fact'', ''speedy'', etc.  Where can I find a directory or portal that can help me browse some of these? [[User:CoolGuy|CoolGuy]] 14:46, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
:Hi Coolguy. [[WP:Templates]] should do the trick.[[User:GofG | GofG]] <sub>|</sub><sup>|</sup><sub>|</sub> [[Special:Contributions/GofG | Contribs]] 14:50, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

:That's just what I needed.  Thanks! [[User:CoolGuy|CoolGuy]] 14:54, 24 July 2006 (UTC)


== User page ==

Where can I find out more info on the rules about my user page?  I currently use it to provide links to articles that I find interesting or that I had a large role in editing.  What if I'd like to write some opinions on there--such a review of a meal I had at a restaurant (just an example).  If this isn't an appropriate place, does anyone know a sister wiki where that would be appropriate? [[User:CoolGuy|CoolGuy]] 14:58, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
:See [[Wikipedia:User page]] for guidelines about userpages. Also see what wikipedia is [[WP:Not]] -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 15:01, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
:Once again, just what I needed.  Thanks! [[User:CoolGuy|CoolGuy]] 15:05, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

= July 24 =
== Speed Limits ==

What speed limits - minimum and maximum - apply on I40?
thank you.
Ken Cooke UK.--[[User:82.18.79.112|82.18.79.112]] 19:50, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

:Have you tried Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]]? They specialize in knowledge questions, and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that's what this Help Desk is for). For your convenience, here's the link: [[Wikipedia:Reference desk|Reference Desk]] (when you get there, just select the relevant section, and ask away). I hope this helps. [[User:Jacek Kendysz|Jacek Kendysz]] 20:09, 24 July 2006 (UTC)


== Derogatory comments about a person ==

I emailed info-en-q@wikimedia.org about a problem with a page - someone keeps editing to include derogatory comments about a person - and I have not gotten a reply. Is there someone who can help me speed this process up? Not to be inpatient but, well, it's a fairly serious issue. Thanks in advance.
:Can you give a link to the derogatory remarks? -- [[User:Lostintherush|Lost]] 20:21, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
*I'm sure there's enough people who can help if you tell us who is doing the editing to which article. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 20:22, 24 July 2006 (UTC)


== Article Title Change ==

How do you change the title of an article?  The title for the airline named "go!" is: Go! (airline).  If you do a search for either "go!" or "go! airline" you do not come up with the correct title.  When you search for "go!" you come up with "Go! the third album by the band Letters to Cleo."  If you click on the link "For other meanings, see Go," you go to "Go (board game)."  What can one do to correct this.  Thanks, [[User:Gmurnane|Gmurnane]] 20:57, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
:There is no need to move the page. There are obviously many articles that go by the name "Go!" and that is why the airline is disambiguated. If you want to go to the page for the airline named "Go!" you have to actually type "[[Go! (airline)]]" into the search bar. However, it appears that the disambiguation link was not correctly used at [[Go!]]. I have fixed it and it now shows [[Go (disambiguation)]]. [[User:Ryulong|Ryūlóng]] 21:02, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
:I've gone further, taking "Go!" to be more of a special case than the other "Go" entries, and put a special link to the airline page on the album page. [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 21:07, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

=July 25=