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the box breaks if you add sources

thats why no one has been adding sources, fix the box. Gorgonopsi (talk) 13:53, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Gorgonopsi:, I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about. What page? ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 13:56, 3 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from Maggie mushrooms (20:28, 5 February 2024)

Hi! For the Bard Prison Initiative (BPI) page I see that it's categorized as a "United States prison stubs" -- however, BPI is not a prison but a college. How can one remove that tag/categorization? Thanks! --Maggie mushrooms (talk) 20:29, 5 February 2024 (UTC)

Hi Maggie mushrooms, to remove a category there should be a section at the end allowing you to remove the “Category” tags as you wish. However, from a brief look I believe that category still applies as it’s an article concerning something relating to prisons, which doesn’t necessarily have to be an article about a prison. For example, 1970 Folsom Prison strike and the No Frills Prison Act aren’t prisons but have this category. Hope this helps! — ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 21:07, 5 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from 4skoolfr (03:41, 6 February 2024)

Where do I get info from --4skoolfr (talk) 03:41, 6 February 2024 (UTC)

Hi @4skoolfr:, to get information you can use the search function to find a specific page or search for keywords. ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 09:52, 6 February 2024 (UTC)

to make a new page, where do I find information about it if its not in wikipedia 4skoolfr (talk) 22:24, 8 February 2024 (UTC)

4skoolfr, that would depend on the topic! Check out WP:Suggested sources for a few examples. I usually use Google News to try find coverage for articles when I’m writing them, but there are a wide range of sources out there for varying topics. — ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 23:34, 8 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from Ajay627 (22:56, 7 February 2024)

How do edit --Ajay627 (talk) 22:56, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Ajay627:, to edit pages you can press the "Edit" button at the top of the page. ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 22:57, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

Dameer

Hey Ser! I just wanted to thank you for making a page for Dameer. I noticed that you thought the previous deleted page was made by a sock but it’s not true. I was just not aware about the many citation policies so the page got draftified. Since the draft doesn’t have any use anymore, feel free to use it as reference and delete it. Keep up the good work 👍 Abyan Malek (talk) 19:25, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

Hey, thanks for getting in touch! Glad to have created the new one, I’ve been listening to his music for a bit. I think I was confused as I saw a comment at the top of the AfD about a similar article being created by a sock, so glad to clarify that. Not to worry, cheers for sending me the draft anyway. Stay well! — ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 19:29, 19 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from MCochranCA (21:18, 20 February 2024)

I want to try to create a page for a public health non profit in California, how would I go about doing that? --MCochranCA (talk) 21:19, 20 February 2024 (UTC)

Hi @MCochranCA:, to write a page on something like this, you would need to make sure it meets the guidelines at WP:NONPROFIT. If you find it does, then check out Wikipedia:Writing better articles for the guideline on how to create pages. ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 13:18, 21 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from Wonderdog31 (13:32, 8 March 2024)

Hi,

I tried creating my own page, I am Luke McGibney an actor and I have been referenced on Wikipedia hence I thought it would be an good idea to create an article about me.

I create a draft but not completed. I press published as i think that saves the draft but does not place it up on Wikipedia.

Sadly, I can't find it?

Can you save your article as you go along? If so how?

Thanks for your time.

Luke --Wonderdog31 (talk) 13:32, 8 March 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Wonderdog31:, usually if you create a draft it should show up in your Contributions tab, though nothing shows up here for this. You can save the draft in progress as you go along and come back to it. Please note however that per WP:Autobiography it is strongly advised not to create an article about yourself. ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 18:17, 8 March 2024 (UTC)

Hi Ser,

Thanks for getting back to me. How do you save a draft? That's the bit I don't understand?

I'm arising an article because I'm starting to get mentioned due to being in current roles.

I'm only looking to do a basic article unbiased about my career.

Hopefully that will be OK?

Thanks for your time 2A00:23C7:4A14:AC01:2D10:42A:94B:FD88 (talk) 18:24, 8 March 2024 (UTC)

To save a draft when you're working on it, you should press the "Publish changes" button in the editor and it will create or update the draft. I believe the autobiography guidelines apply regarding writing about yourself regardless, but if you want to write one it is recommended on that page that you use the WP:Articles for creation process to allow the article to be reviewed by other editors. Best of luck! ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 18:29, 8 March 2024 (UTC)

Question from Hehehdhdhd (09:24, 9 March 2024)

Hello dear Ser! Im a relatively new editor, and as you can see on my user page under the "hhhh" that i have tried to make infoboxes, but unfortunately can't. Is there anyway you could provide me with information on how to make them? Thank you! :) --Hehehdhdhd (talk) 09:24, 9 March 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Hehehdhdhd:, admittedly I'm not the best at creating infoboxes but I would recommend checking the page Help:Infobox for guidance on how to create. In addition, if you create them under a supbage (for example: User:Hehehdhdhd/Infobox name) you can add them to your page with the module {{User:Hehehdhdhd/Infobox name}}. ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 16:46, 9 March 2024 (UTC)

Thank you very much! Hehehdhdhd (talk) 10:35, 10 March 2024 (UTC)

Non-serendipitous close

Thanks for catching me closing the wrong ANI thread—I have no idea how the script did that, I thought it just ate my first attempt. Remsense诉 18:12, 15 March 2024 (UTC)

No worries. Technology's a fickle thing at times! ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 18:13, 15 March 2024 (UTC)

Question from AP jaydee on G. Dhananjayan (06:59, 18 March 2024)

Hello how can I create a citition --AP jaydee (talk) 06:59, 18 March 2024 (UTC)

Hi @AP jaydee:, if you use the visual editor there should be a "Cite" option which allows for generating citations. If that doesn't work, check out WP:Citing sources. ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 16:40, 18 March 2024 (UTC)

Question from Bareera qamar (15:29, 22 March 2024)

hello how can i publish my poetry on kirn --Bareera qamar (talk) 15:29, 22 March 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Bareera qamar:, you should not use Wikipedia to host your own personal content such as poetry. Please see WP:NOTWEBHOST. ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 15:34, 22 March 2024 (UTC)

Question from Weegie69 (18:55, 23 March 2024)

This Is A Test Message Reply With “Works” If This Was Sent :) --Weegie69 (talk) 18:55, 23 March 2024 (UTC)

@Weegie69:, can confirm it works. ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 18:58, 23 March 2024 (UTC)

Good 😁👍 Weegie69 (talk) 19:05, 23 March 2024 (UTC)

Question from Weegie69 (19:30, 23 March 2024)

This is not related to edits but is there a Dark Mode on Wikipedia???? (Edit) Light Hurts My Eyes 🔥👀--Weegie69 (talk) 19:30, 23 March 2024 (UTC)

@Weegie69:, there are some dark mode extensions you can add to change the theme. Check out WP:Dark mode for more on that. ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 19:43, 23 March 2024 (UTC)

Question from Artistchristelle on User:Artistchristelle/sandbox (08:11, 8 April 2024)

Hi, when my page will get published? --Artistchristelle (talk) 08:11, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Artistchristelle:, judging by the sandbox this appears to be an article about yourself. It is highly recommended not to write articles about yourself; please see WP:COI for more. ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 14:55, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

no this is not. Somebody else wrote the text Artistchristelle (talk) 16:08, 8 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Yb1elirana (06:41, 11 April 2024)

How can I create new Wikipedia page? --Yb1elirana (talk) 06:41, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Yb1elirana:! To create an article, check out WP:How to create a page and for instructions on the content within, check out Wikipedia:Writing better articles. ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 11:54, 11 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from CateMon (16:08, 13 April 2024)

Hi Seri, I use Wikipedia, but don't especially want to be an editor, except when I see something really factually wrong. The entry for Tropical Milkweed has a long section saying this plant can hurt monarchs. This is a myth propagated by non-scientists. So here is the science: https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=55375 What is the correct process to remove the myth, which is a widely held falsehood, and native plant afficianados may well get their panties in a bunch so I'm less than eager to do the entry. Scientist Art Shapiro, quoted in the article, might do it for you. --CateMon (talk) 16:08, 13 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi @CateMon:, if you spot an inaccuracy you are able to remove it from the page. If this removal is challenged, you can discuss it at the Talk page for this article, pinging the user who removed it, and reach a consensus on the content. ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 16:11, 13 April 2024 (UTC)

Ya, I don't want to be an editor. But thanks. Like all online info, I just need to verify Wikipedia more when I use it, but others may not 2600:1012:A01E:4EC5:D07C:B656:5356:97FD (talk) 16:50, 13 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from DrDomGolf (08:23, 24 April 2024)

Hi -- Would like to submit an Article on a new golf "X" Swing. -- What should I do? -- Thanks! --DrDomGolf (talk) 08:23, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from DrDomGolf (08:25, 24 April 2024)

Would like to submit an Artiicle. How do I do this? --DrDomGolf (talk) 08:25, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi @DrDomGolf:, to create an article, check out WP:How to create a page and for instructions on the content within, check out Wikipedia:Writing better articles. ser! ^{(chat to me - see my edits)} 10:16, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Vyniamirski (06:56, 26 April 2024)

Dear Rj Miller,

Subject:- Proposal for editing “The AMHARIC language of Wikipedia”.

Dear Sir,

I have seen the AMHARIC language of Wikipedia. It needs more editing and more improvements.

I am professional in Amharic language editing and even creative writing. I have ample experience in this regard.

Therefore, would you kindly accept my proposal to edit the AMHARIC language of Wikipedia?

Sincerely, Abdurahman Ahmedin Wikipedia username: Vyniamirski password: fghn7b35v6346 --Vyniamirski (talk) 06:56, 26 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Samprat (21:50, 29 April 2024)

Good day, my mentor. I am a registrar at a university, and I am aware that several notable people in my university are not listed and want to assist in listing their biography on Wikipedia. Is there a template that i can adopt for University professor as a guide? --Samprat (talk) 21:50, 29 April 2024 (UTC)