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Additional tips

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Happy Wiki-ing.Kf4bdy talk contribs

Hi

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Welcome, nice job so far, way to jump in, all that stuff that can't be said enough ;-)

One thing for future reference; it's best to use the "move" button at the top of each page rather than 'mirror' an old one. It automatically sets up the redirect, let's you move the talk page, causes watchlists to follow, and moves the history. Basically, it does a lot of technical things that a simple copy or cut and paste can't. Don't worry about it, every first-timer makes that same mistake (yeah, me too), just wanted to let you know. Again, I've been very impressed with your contributions so far. CovenantD 19:35, 28 June 2006 (UTC)Reply

Copy and paste moves

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Please don't copy and paste text for moves. The histories need to be saved for copyright purposes. If you want to move something, use the "Move" button on the top of the screen. Cheers!--Toffile 19:37, 28 June 2006 (UTC)Reply

Actually, if you just started editing today, you probably don't have that button yet. --Toffile 19:38, 28 June 2006 (UTC)Reply
Okay, I've fixed this up. For procedures on how to move a page, see WP:MOVE. The problem with a copy and paste move is that it invalidates the GFDL. Welcome to WIkipedia, by the way.Steve block Talk 20:12, 28 June 2006 (UTC)Reply

Thanks everyone for this message -- I'm sorry if this caused any major inconveniences. There seems to be a pretty steep learning curve for Wikipedia that I didn't anticipate. Thanks everyone for your patience and help in correcting my mistake! --Jfang86 20:14, 28 June 2006 (UTC)Reply

It's not a problem. There's just stuff here that would go against what one might consider their intuition.--Toffile 20:18, 28 June 2006 (UTC)Reply

License tagging for Image:Chopchop.jpg

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Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Ww blackcaricature.jpg

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Thanks for uploading Image:Ww blackcaricature.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

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Disputed fair use rationale for Image:Chopchop.jpg

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Thanks for uploading Image:Chopchop.jpg. However, there is a concern that the rationale you have provided for using this image under "fair use" may be invalid. Please read the instructions at Wikipedia:Non-free content carefully, then go to the image description page and clarify why you think the image qualifies for fair use. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If it is determined that the image does not qualify under fair use, it will be deleted within a couple of days according to our criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot (talk) 21:48, 13 February 2008 (UTC)Reply