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Hello Lectonar / Isochrone,

I have a question on how can I get my translation published as official articles in Wikipedia. I have currently two 'privately' published Finnish translation on topics:

- "Microsoft Azure Quantum" athttps://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%A4ytt%C3%A4j%C3%A4:AkaIgnotum/Microsoft_Azure_Quantum

- "Cloud-based quantum computing" athttps://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%A4ytt%C3%A4j%C3%A4:AkaIgnotum/Pilvipohjainen_kvanttilaskenta

Br. RH AkaIgnotum --AkaIgnotum (talk)11:45, 17 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@AkaIgnotum: hello ,and a happy new year. Please seeHelp:Translation for further info.Lectonar (talk)11:55, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. I've received instructions for proper way to publish translations! Happy new year to you as well!AkaIgnotum (talk)12:19, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to request a reduction in page protection (Wikipedia:Requests_for_page_protection) forAppaloosa, which was protected by you back in 2016 (?), due to a reduction in disruptive editing and vandalism on the page from 2016 to 2024. Thank you!Obversa (talk)22:57, 19 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Obversa: Happy new year, and sorry for the late reply: the reduction in disruptive editing and vandalism is the consequence of the page being semi-protected. Lookinig at the whole page history I do not think a reduction of protection will be helpful.Lectonar (talk)09:56, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Editor Mentor :-) !

Can you give me a few typical examples of edits. I think I will be best on spelling typos to be honest. --Acutrec (talk)21:16, 27 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Acutrec: Hello, and a happy new year; I think this should be to your taste, then:Wikipedia:Basic copyediting.Lectonar (talk)09:58, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi my friend hope your well.

I’m trying to make a page for my client he’s currently a free agent but has played for football clubs like derby county Mansfield town Blackpool and so on. He’s flying out to saudi soon and I need a page setting up about his career. Would you be able to help me as this is the first time doing this.

Thankyou :) --Usee72844 (talk)20:44, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Usee72844: My advice to new editors is to not even think about trying to create an article until you have spent several weeks - at least - learning about how Wikipedia works by making improvements to existing articles. Once you have understood core policies such asverifiability,neutral point of view,reliable, independent sources, andnotability, and experienced how we handle disagreements with other editors (theBold, Revert, Discuss cycle), then you might be ready to readyour first article carefully, and try creating a draft. Add to that that you have aconflict of interest (which needs to be declared, btw), and it becomes very very difficult. Just read all the links I have provided, and if you have more questions feel free to ask again. Cheers.Lectonar (talk)08:45, 6 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello I wanted to verify the boycotts in this page in the political views section and have found a few sources where they have went against their words stated here I feel it's fairly important if we put in that they went against what they said i tried bringing it up in the talk page but have yet to get any response I have linked sources in the talk page but it seems largely ignored I would try to make the changes myself but I am unsure how any help would be great thanks --Redpandaisonfire (talk)15:13, 13 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I am not really knowledgeable in the topic, but I am not convinced it really is important enough to be included in the article. Anyway, you will needreliable secondary sources before you add it.Be bold.Lectonar (talk)09:22, 15 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there, I saw your reply on page protection forChai Keong Toh. How many incidents should we tolerate before asking for page protection? Based on the last few incidents, it seems that the attackers are using only raw IP addresses to create defamation on the subject, which is uncivil and improper for Wikipedia. There are also no reliable sources provided. I am thinking a protection against edits by raw IP addresses would help, as the attackers always use raw IP addresses (usually from a Mobile Phone, doing mobile edits).CanadaMaple123 (talk)16:07, 14 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello...for starters, seeour protection policy. AsWikipedia is the encyclopedia that every one can edit, there is a rather high threshold before we protect a page. About 70-80% of all edits are done by IPs, and only a minoriyty are disruptive edits.Lectonar (talk)08:03, 15 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Alternatively, the attacker should be warned not to defame the subject without evidence. Wikipedia is not the place for a person to revenge or get back at another person for his or her personal reasons. Such action is a definite no. Wikipedia has policies on being civil and provide reliable sources to statements made. Also, such defamation acts can result in legal consequences.CanadaMaple123 (talk)20:50, 15 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

literally 90% of the info i added was from the source. Some words even have alternate meanings. I dont really know why it got reverted, but then again even illiterate 12 yr olds can run wiki. Adding information that is actually realistic is a crime, got it.Rayan241 (talk)13:41, 20 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Rayan241: Maybe, but the source is not one we would consider areliable source; I also see the mention you make as an undue one. To be blunt, I consider your addition(s) to be blatant spam. Btw,personal attacks, even when clumsily veiled, aren't conducive to a collaborative environment.Lectonar (talk)15:39, 20 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello , could you please delete all my pages --أصلان سلطان (talk)22:17, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It's done, sorry for the delay.Lectonar (talk)07:24, 10 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey there, I recently editedAli Niknam page, adding his awards. Today his page was made to redirect to one of his companies. That was made without explanation and now that i've tried to revert the page to it's original variant it is locked and protected. Could you advise me on how to bring this page back as I think those edits were not made correctly?Spokeoino (talk)12:12, 20 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

See my comments atWikipedia talk:Biographies of living persons/Noticeboard#Ali Niknam page constantly reverted to redirect to one of his companies.Lectonar (talk)12:53, 20 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there! I didn't know I would get a mentor! I actually created this account so I can see how Wikipedia is edited because I'm starting my own wiki and I'd like to learn. --Fatoushisawah (talk)08:31, 25 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome...I have left some helpful links on your talk-page.Lectonar (talk)12:08, 25 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Lectonar. I went toUser talk:Wowh665 intending to block them per NOTHERE, but since you had warned and mentioned "yournext disruptive edit", I deferred to you. (I'm a little frustrated, though. Not that it'll make much practical difference; creating those socks is cheap.)Bishonen |tålk14:26, 6 March 2025 (UTC).[reply]

Sorry, I saw this after I blocked, or I wouldn't have. It didn't occur to me that this might be stepping on your toes, Lectonar; I apologize for any annoyance I caused. I guess my thought process is that second chances are for new editors, not returning trolls avoiding scrutiny. But I do know the mild annoyance of another admin substituting their judgment for mine; didn't mean to be insulting.Floquenbeam (talk)14:41, 6 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict)@Bishonen: Sorry about that, honestly...but I still like to see at least one proper warning before hitting the block button. Oh, theseold-fashioned values :).Lectonar (talk)14:46, 6 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Floquenbeam: No worries, I think I am too polite in some cases.Lectonar (talk)14:46, 6 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Well, I hope you both, and most of all the blocked user, at least enjoyed my"Free Speech" link.Bishonen |tålk16:09, 6 March 2025 (UTC).[reply]

Very much so :).Lectonar (talk)14:52, 7 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How can I get involved in the Israel-Palestine and American politics areas? --Ascunnt McCheese (talk)00:42, 11 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Blocked; see the notice on your talk-page.Lectonar (talk)07:58, 11 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! Is it possible for you to review the draft in my sandbox before I resubmit it? The reason for the decline in October of 2024 was that the draft: DiverseWorks needed multiple published sources that were: in-depth, reliable, secondary, and independent of the subject. Do you have any suggestions for improvement? Thank you! --Eva at DiverseWorks (talk)17:13, 18 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Eva at DiverseWorks: Hello, I am not an expert at vetting articles, as I do not work in AfC... but as you talked about sourcing,WP:42 will be helpful in determining what is needed. Concerning your draft: while I am sure you do great work, I do not really see thatnotability as Wikipedia defines it has been established, especially thesignificant coverage part of it. On the positive side, your draft has not been rejected, but declined. I just would resubmit the draft as it is, and you will be guided forward slowly.Lectonar (talk)08:08, 19 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. Please I have how do I create and publish a my artiste profile on wiki.Thank --Skills121 (talk)23:15, 19 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I would follow the process laid out atWikipedia:Articles for creation. I have seen you alreaddy have started in your sandbox.Lectonar (talk)07:30, 20 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The page has been repeatedly vandalized even after semi-protection. A user has removed well-cited and properly sourced information, seemingly due to sectarian bias. Additionally, repeated edits from users opposing the cited content indicate a pattern of disruptive editing. Extended protection is needed to maintain the integrity of the article.5.195.112.170 (talk)12:34, 29 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The sockpuppet account haas been blocked in the meantime.Lectonar (talk)07:41, 31 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey there,

I am here to contribute specifically to a part of the open source community i know something about: That is the Open Source community in Silicon Valley and Europe that is active in the field of Decentralized Compute and Decentralized Storage.

Wikipedia editing is a bit scary to me, hence i would love your help to get off the ground.

R. --EditingAndAuditing (talk)05:24, 30 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Lectonar, Is it permissible for a user or a user befriended with the user to remove a vandalism warning from their discussion page? -  Gisbert ツ (talk)  Illustrate Wikipedia !  20:13, 3 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Good morning: for the user themselves: yes, because they are supposed to have seen the warning. For the friend: it depends on some factors, mainly if the warning was warranted or not. E.g.: incorrect use of user warning templates, even if well-intended, should be identified to the mistaken user. The {uw-tempabuse} series of user warning templates may be used, but a detailed talk page message would better. This whole thing can obviously be done by a friend, which would include removal of the warning. Cheers and happy editing.Lectonar (talk)06:39, 4 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Lectonar.I saw youlisted here and I was wondering if you'd be willing to help translate theGerman Wikipedia article on Silvio Gesell orde:Freiwirtschaft into English?In my opinion, Gesell has fascinating and groundbreaking ideas on economics, and I wish that he was more well known in the Anglosphere.Thanks in advance.Zero Contradictions (talk)14:55, 13 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for reaching out, but I won't have enough time to do it in the nearer future.Lectonar (talk)07:30, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, thank you for letting me. Good luck on your future endeavors.Zero Contradictions (talk)07:23, 15 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please protect. Same vandal. --Altenmann>talk08:29, 16 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I was beaten to it.Lectonar (talk)08:34, 16 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Is know your meme a good source, I heard its used in some studies

also what's the lore reason why 4chan says "is" instead of "was" like its glassed --The Old Kanye (not him) (talk)18:04, 17 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

As to the reliabilty of knowyourmeme, seeWikipedia:KNOWYOURMEME; as it is user-generated content, it's considered unreliable. And I don't know anything about 4chan, sorry.Lectonar (talk)07:03, 22 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You may want to have a look at some of this user's other edits. They seem the same asRhode Island. Thanks,Kiwipete (talk)09:03, 22 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

On it, thank you...I would have acted sooner, but was sitting in a meeting.Lectonar (talk)09:18, 22 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello again, I saw you edited the information box for Rhode Island to include the official name of the state. Thank you, much appreciated. Given that I lack extended confirmed protected editing privileges, would you be so kind as to edit the information box for Ohio to include the official name of the state as well.Oliver Lawrence Georgeson (talk)10:24, 22 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How do I submit a draft for updates to a page? --WillJarvis sinedigital (talk)12:04, 25 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I am contracted to work with a client. I want to update their company article whilst following the Wikipedia terms and conditions. Can i confirm this will not be a conflict of interest? --WillJarvis sinedigital (talk)12:07, 25 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Reaching Mercury from Earthh poses significant technical challenges --Great7890 (talk)02:08, 26 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

To make a difference, you only need to make one or two small corrections. You do not need to work on the entire article. You also don't need to have any special knowledge about the topic. --Great7890 (talk)02:08, 26 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Mars has two small moons. --Great7890 (talk)02:09, 26 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hay. Am I able to edit any article I want? I’ve been trying to read those rules, that five pillars article and more, but got me wondering. It’s been confusing. I see here you’re a mentor of mine… thanks. --Sryv (talk)21:17, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi@Sryv:. Wikioedia still confuses me, and I have been editing here for more than 20 years now. As to your question: yes, you can edit any page (with very few exceptions: pages that are protected...but these make up far under 1% overall). A good place to start off would be theWikipedia:The Wikipedia Adventure. It lets you get around a bit, and see some spots hereabouts.Lectonar (talk)07:25, 6 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers for the tip, Lectonar. I want to get the hang of things before editing anything… this is a really big book to read. I used to read Britannica, but Wikipedia is quite different. I’ll follow the steps to guide me well.Sryv (talk)01:07, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

hello how are you today --Nickson Ochieng Okoth (talk)10:35, 3 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I have written a draft article on the biography of François Boller and would like to submit it for review. I am not sure I did this correctly. Can you see my draft and give me some feedback please. Thank you in advance! --CMantegazzini (talk)15:11, 17 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello@CMantegazzini:. I have moved the draft into draftspace, it can now be found atDraft:Francois Boller. As for evaluating it: I am not an expert in doing so, so please follow the instructions laid out atWP:AFC. Someone will take care of it in due time after you submitted it for review.Lectonar (talk)08:36, 19 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Great, thank you, I will continue to work on the profile on this draftspace.CMantegazzini (talk)09:23, 19 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

i am writing an bio of Professor Luigi Martini. How i can define title name as Professor Luigi Martini when i submit for review? Do i need to create account on name of Professor Luigi Martini? --Phtawiki (talk)16:39, 19 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please readWP:YFA andWP:BACKWARDS and try to ascertain that the subject of the article is notable.Lectonar (talk)07:26, 23 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! Just wanted to ask, if I wish to create an article, would I have to make it extremely detailed or to make it simple? Thanks! --Sailor234 (talk)14:27, 22 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

That would depend on the topic of said article;WP:YFA andWP:BACKWARDS will help you.Lectonar (talk)07:24, 23 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Lectonar,I live in Santa Barbara, CA and wanted to begin writing articles about local artists. I began with sculptor Tal Avitzur. The page was approved yesterday, but put back in draft mode today. The reason given was "possible conflict of interest." I am not sure what changes to make. Do you have any suggestions?Thank you! --PZAllen (talk)23:51, 8 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Since asking the question above, I have added a User page with a declaration of connection to subject of first submitted article and also added a paragraph to the Talk section of the article. This is my first time submitting. Not sure how to remove the (Optional) that appears before the statement.— Precedingunsigned comment added byPZAllen (talk •contribs)03:21, 9 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Article has since been created; congratulations.Lectonar (talk)11:15, 8 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! I just tried making my second edit, but encountered an edit conflict. I read the page, but if I'm being honest, I didn't really understand it that well. How do you resolve such conflicts? Thanks in advance! --Itsmecheetah (talk)10:49, 13 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

edit conflicts happen from time to time...just save your changes and reload the page, insert manually later.Lectonar (talk)11:14, 8 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello how to create a account to on Wikipedia --Asphokuhle Fifa (talk)05:07, 21 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You alrready did it seems.Lectonar (talk)11:15, 8 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello!I have many manipulatives -- digital material that may be moved, used -- such as Napier's Bones, term tiles, Geometer's Sketchpads of calc I and precalc material. I wish to 1. supplement existing pages w/this material. 2. Have a Wikipedia page about me and my website. What can I do to make these things happen? thanks --AGNES (a^2) AZZOLINO (talk)13:18, 22 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Perhaps you mistake Wikipedia for something like a directory; a Wikipedia article about a company must summarize what independentreliable sources with significant coverage have chosen on their own to say about the company(not based on materials from the company or routine activities) showing how it meets the special Wikipedia definition ofa notable company. Wikipedia is not a vehicle for advertising.Lectonar (talk)06:54, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

We really needed that page protection to stop trolls from putting misinformation on the page. Thanks!Arutoria (talk)09:10, 25 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

انا مصطفي ادم عبدالوهاب ادم ابكر من السودان جرفتن الحرب لي النزوح ليبيا انحنا 4اسراء من السودان جرفتن الحرب عندي اخوي اتحرق بي نار من الحرب الفي السودان بعناه وجين ليبيا عايزين نسافر اي بلد اوروبا ما عيزين نرجع السودان --مصطفي ادم عبدالوهاب ادم (talk)08:04, 5 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Answered on users talk-page.Lectonar (talk)08:19, 5 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! I just accepted a pending change atPalos Park, Illinois and noticed it was set to pending changes in 2019 due to a content dispute. It seems that the dispute is in the distant past (there have been 4 non-bot edits this year, all non-controversial) -- I was wondering if you might consider lifting the pending changes protection on the article. Take care :) --tony20:26, 8 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I have unprotected; cheers and happy editing.Lectonar (talk)06:50, 11 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you!tony11:11, 11 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks so much. I have a question, where can i see my user group? --Danning987 (talk)12:22, 14 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Go to your preferences while logged in...you will see your user group memebership displayed. See alsoHelp:Preferences.Lectonar (talk)12:45, 14 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

how much can you bench --The Old Kanye (not him) (talk)15:00, 15 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I will happily answer questions about Wikipedia..this isn't one of those.Lectonar (talk)09:08, 19 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

इंस्टा पर मेरे 1000 फॉलोअर्स है मुझे उससे ैसे कमाना है --Rinkey Pandey (talk)02:14, 16 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

And what would your questions be? Go and earn money there if you must.Lectonar (talk)09:08, 19 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sure that you're already aware of this, but this page was being hit bythis LTA user. In these situations, it's almost better tonot protect the page rather than protect it, and for a number of reasons: By protecting the article they're currently targeting, it just results in them simply moving their shenanigans to another article untilthat one gets protected, which they respond by moving on toanother article, and so on... Eventually, they'll start targeting a number of articles simultaneously instead of just one, or a larger number of articles rather than just a few. As much as I don't like saying this, there are times where it's better to keep the flood of disruption to one location rather than across many. We're effectively still playing "cat-and-mouse", but now we're putting more work on ourselves by needing to keep our eyes peeled for the next article they start attacking. Just wanted to share my food for thought. I hope you're having a great day and that life is treating you well. I'm available should you have any questions or concerns. Best -~Oshwah~^{(talk)(contribs)}10:54, 19 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Oshwah: Thanks for the heads-up, but one needs to keep in mind the effect of disruptive editing on readers/users too. If I get multiple requests for protection for the same page by different users, and the disruption is on the bigger side (including taunting) I will protect. I think in this case the gain you have by being able to keep an eye on them is outweighed by the overall effect on ourclientele. I am not one to protect lightly, anyway. Cheers and happy editing.Lectonar (talk)07:00, 20 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I was just watching an interview withKiara Romero and the interviewer asked her about her dancing experiences he read on Wikipedia and she said that it wasn’t true.How to take that off of her early childhood bio? --KJB615 (talk)17:15, 20 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Well, but the source we have,[1], does say exactly that ..."Born and raised in New York, Kiara trained at the Joffrey Ballet School in Jazz and Contemporary dance." The best place to start a discussion about it would be the article talk-page.Lectonar (talk)07:09, 21 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Quero criar uma nova página e não sei como a página funciona ou de que página se trata --ASSOCIAÇÃO SOLIDÁRIA DAS BOAS NOVAS (talk)14:33, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Esta é a Wikipedia em inglês. Por favor, tente na Wikipedia de língua portuguesa.Lectonar (talk)07:19, 27 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Lectonar, I would like to add some information to the Wikipedia page of my hometown, particularly about its geography. The town does not have government-recognized borders, but I have a good idea of where those borders are based on mailing addresses and various landmarks. I am not sure how to add this (or if I am allowed to) because I learned this information by driving around, not by looking at a particular source. --VarunS924 (talk)16:14, 29 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

For every thing you want to write, you will needreliable sources. Your personal knowledge will probably fall underWP:PRIMARY, so could only be used in rare circumstances.Lectonar (talk)10:37, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Bhupendra Paul Bohara professionally known as Paul Bohara, is a Nepali film actor and model. He is known for his work in the Nepali film industry and has appeared in several commercially successful films. Paul Bohara is regarded as one of the prominent actors in contemporary Nepali cinema. --Paul Bohara (talk)18:46, 2 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

And what is your question?Lectonar (talk)10:37, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

When did Hello Start? --Bbukowsky (talk)14:42, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

In 1826, see our article aboutHello.Lectonar (talk)14:46, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How to change my username/name in my Wikipedia account? --Joshuaatag (talk)21:58, 4 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Joshuaatag: Seehere how to change your username.Lectonar (talk)06:41, 5 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Note:Bisnisoner's mentorAlextejthompson is away.

greetings, sir. i need assist on how to adhere wiki script into my account, or can you help me regarding on automated for proper suit script for me --Bisnisoner23:45, 11 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I am sorry, I don't understand your question.Lectonar (talk)06:20, 12 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

WishingLectonar a veryhappy adminship anniversary on behalf of theWikipedia Birthday Committee!DaniloDaysOfOurLives (talk)05:13, 12 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah! 20 years!Lectonar (talk)06:19, 12 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, how do I cite? I really appreciate any help you can provide. --PSHSstudent10101 (talk)09:09, 29 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

SeeHelp:Footnotes.Lectonar (talk)09:33, 29 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello!

I'm brand new to Wikipedia editing so excuse me if my question is silly. I'm interested in improving Wikipedia both in English and in Finnish. Is there a way to get suggestions of articles that need improvement both in English and in Finnish? If that is not the case at this stage, I can make edits only in English as well.

I checked the preferences and in the "Internationalisation" section there is a warning "Selecting a language other than 'en - English' will prevent you from seeing localized parts of the interface on the English Wikipedia, and you may see inaccurate external translations." Is there a way to have multiple languages as preferences?

Thank you for your help! --VellamoVedenEmäntä (talk)08:35, 30 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@VellamoVedenEmäntä: As far as I know there is no way to get suggestions for articles in both Wikipedias at the same time; this might be due to the fact that each Wikipedia has their own rules and regulations concerning article content and sourcing. English language Wikipedia is very strict in that aspect, but I couldn't talk about the Finnish language Wikipedia. What we do have are overlaps to other languages, e.g. would be articles found atpages needing translations. More info is provided atHelp:Translation. As to your question about the preferences: I have no idea, tbh, as I never tried it. Perhaps editors at ourteahouse will know more. I also have left a Welcome at your talk-page, to get you started.Lectonar (talk)09:23, 30 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Lectonar. After tagging an article as a{{rough translation}} and adding it toWP:PNTCU, you know about marking the rough tag at the article as|listed=yes, right? Compare., e.g., rev.1314422369 ofIntegrate-Transfer-Launch complex, and what the banner looks like now, after I marked it listed. (Fwiw, the editor made three subsequent revisions, and then noticed the matureDraft:Integrate-Transfer-Launch Complex, which should have been promoted, instead of creating a stub translation.) Cheers,Mathglot (talk)13:14, 1 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, I see, you redid a previous PNT entry added by another editor (I only noticed your sig at first). Well, still, I tagged it listed, and commented at their UTP. Cheers,Mathglot (talk)13:31, 1 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, sorry...I was in a hurry, and just removed the direct link to the nl-article without looking into details, like drafts etc..Lectonar (talk)11:59, 2 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

please help fill my details in my wikipedia page --Naushad-A-Khan (talk)20:08, 6 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

That's not what mentors are for; try the processs laid out atWP:AFC, but keeep in mind thatan article about yourself isn't necessarily a good thing.Lectonar (talk)10:43, 7 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

As a newly registered user with an interest in contributing, one idea I have is to add a short biolographer of the distinguished American geneticist, William B Wood, recently deceased. However, wikipedia already has a biography in German. I assume there is a standard protocol for translating (I have some knowledge and a family member is a native speaker). Or I do it on my own. If the latter, should I cite the German version as a source.

(Note: I plan to follow the stepwise suggestions of easy to medium to learn the technically of editing) but would like an overview of the process of writing an acceptable article. This particular idea is not important, In fact I hope someone else writes up Bill Wood in Wikipedia before I can get to it.) --Stevewhoo (talk)15:20, 16 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Stevewhoo:Help:Translation has all the necessary information. The problem might be that each Wikipedia has its own rules and regulations, so the fact alone that an article already exists at DE-Wikipedia does not necessarily mean that an article will stand here. If this is the article in DE-Wikipedia:de: William Barry Wood (Molekularbiologe) you wil probably need morereliable sourcing.Lectonar (talk)15:28, 16 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thankyou so much. I will definitely make sure I ask if I am unsure I take this type of thing very seriously when it comes to people learning and understanding anything. I know because I am that person. I also have an administrator that is very specific on making sure I follow all necessary procedures --Autocoder (talk)21:43, 21 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Very good.Lectonar (talk)09:56, 22 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Lectonar. This message is being sent to remind you of significant upcoming changes regarding logged-out editing.

Starting 4 November, logged-out editors will no longer have their IP address publicly displayed. Instead, they will have atemporary account (TA) associated with their edits. Users with some extended rights like administrators and CheckUsers, as well as users with thetemporary account IP viewer (TAIV) user right will still be able to reveal temporary users' IP addresses and all contributions made by temporary accounts from a specific IP address or range.

How do temporary accounts work?

• When a logged-out user completes an edit or a logged action for the first time, a cookie will be set in this user's browser and a temporary account tied with this cookie will be automatically created for them. This account's name will follow the pattern:~2025-12345-67 (a tilde, year of creation, a number split into units of 5).
• All subsequent actions by the temporary account user will be attributed to this username. The cookie will expire 90 days after its creation. As long as it exists, all edits made from this device will be attributed to this temporary account. It will be the same account even if the IP address changes, unless the user clears their cookies or uses a different device or web browser.
• A record of the IP address used at the time of each edit will be stored for 90 days after the edit. Users with thetemporary account IP viewer (TAIV) user right will be able to see the underlying IP addresses.
• As a measure against vandalism, there are two limitations on the creation of temporary accounts:
  • There has to be a minimum of 10 minutes between subsequent temporary account creations from the same IP (or /64 range in case of IPv6).
  • There can be a maximum of 6 temporary accounts created from an IP (or /64 range) within a period of 24 hours.

Temporary account IP viewer user right

• Administrators may grant thetemporary account IP viewer (TAIV) user right to non-administrators who meet thecriteria for granting. Importantly, an editor must make an explicit request for the permission (e.g. atWP:PERM/TAIV)—administrators arenot permitted to assign the right without a request.
• Administrators willautomatically be able to see temporary account IP information once they have accepted theAccess to Temporary Account IP Addresses Policy viaSpecial:Preferences or via the onboarding dialog which comes up after temporary accounts are deployed.

Impact for administrators

• It will be possible to block many abusers by just blocking their temporary accounts. A blocked person won't be able to create new temporary accounts quickly if the admin selects theautoblock option.
• It will still be possible to block an IP address or IP range.
• Temporary accounts will not be retroactively applied to contributions made before the deployment. OnSpecial:Contributions, you will be able to see existing IP user contributions, but not new contributions made by temporary accounts on that IP address. Instead, you should useSpecial:IPContributions for this (see a video about IPContributions in a gallery below).

Rules about IP information disclosure

• Publicizing an IP address gained through TAIV access isgenerally not allowed (e.g.~2025-12345-67 previously edited as 192.0.2.1 or~2025-12345-67's IP address is 192.0.2.1).
• Publicly linking a TA to another TA is allowed if "reasonably believed to be necessary". (e.g.~2025-12345-67 and ~2025-12345-68 are likely the same person, so I am counting their reverts together toward3RR, but notHey ~2025-12345-68, you did some good editing as ~2025-12345-67)
• SeeWikipedia:Temporary account IP viewer § What can and can't be said for more detailed guidelines.

Useful tools for patrollers

• It is possible to view if a user has opted-in to view temporary account IPs via theUser Info card, available inPreferences →Appearance →Advanced options →Enable theuser info card
  • This feature also makes it possible for anyone to see the approximate count of temporary accounts active on the same IP address range.
• Special:IPContributions allows viewing all edits and temporary accounts connected to a specific IP address or IP range.
• Similarly,Special:GlobalContributions supports global search for a given temporary account's activity.
• The auto-reveal feature (see video below) allows users with the right permissions to automatically reveal all IP addresses for a limited time window.

Videos

• How to use Special:IPContributions
• How automatic IP reveal works
• How to use IP Info
• How to use User Info

Further information and discussion

• For more information and discussion regarding this change, please see the announcement from the Wikimedia Foundation atWikipedia:Village pump (WMF) § Temporary accounts rollout.

Most of this message was written byMz7 (source). Thanks, 🎃SGrabarczuk (WMF) (talk)02:48, 31 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How to make add photo in article? And how to create article wiki --Joshuaatag (talk)17:50, 3 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

SeeHelp:Introduction to images with Wiki Markup/1 andHelp:Your first article. But both are not easy.Lectonar (talk)12:19, 4 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Nice to meet youI really wanted to learn about how to add images to Wikipedia pagesThank you --Thehistorian999 (talk)11:53, 4 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

SeeHelp:Introduction to images with Wiki Markup/1.Lectonar (talk)12:11, 4 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. I'm just learning to edit, and am unsure of adding a citation. There was an article about the Los Angeles Dodgers that had an article I wanted to reuse in my edit of the Brooklyn Dodgers, but I wasn't sure of the easiest way to copy that citation to the article I wanted to use it in. Can you explain the best way to refer to a citation that already exists on a different Wikipedia page? --Larstone (talk)19:35, 4 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

That would depend a bit onwhere you want to put it in your article.This should provide a good start though, and of course we haveHelp:Citations quick reference.Lectonar (talk)07:34, 5 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey,Lectonar. I'd like to wish you a wonderful First Edit Day on behalf of theWikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day!DaniloDaysOfOurLives (talk)04:37, 5 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

سلام من مقداری سکه قدیمی دارم برای فروش --Alireza karami9504 (talk)08:13, 5 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Selling and buying coins is not the purpose of Wikipedia.Lectonar (talk)11:25, 5 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey @Lectonar. Your wiki edit anniversary is today, marking 21 years of dedicated contributions to English Wikipedia. Your passion for sharing knowledge and your remarkable contributions have not only enriched the project, but also inspired countless others to contribute. Thank you for your amazing contributions. Wishing you many more wonderful years ahead in the Wiki journey. :) -❙❚❚❙❙ GnOeee❚❙❚❙❙✉16:38, 5 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Happy First Edit Day!

Have a very happy first edit anniversary!

From theBirthday Committee,CAPTAIN RAJU^(T)22:29, 5 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Mentor! If I'm unsure about whether or not something counts as "Trivia" how can I figure it out? Is there a good rule of thumb? --ShwingFlam (talk)00:41, 13 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@ShwingFlam: Please see:Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Trivia sections. A good place to ask about anything specific is the talk-page of the article which is concernend.Lectonar (talk)08:41, 13 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to copy and paste a church listing for framework to make a new listing for a church that doesn't have a listing. Will that work?CeJy --Cejy la (talk)19:33, 19 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

If you are talking about a church listing here on Wikipedia....yes, you can of course do that, as Wikipedia is open source. Keep in mind that the church you want to write about must be [[Wikipedia:Notability|notable)) in the wiki-sense.Lectonar (talk)11:11, 25 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How do l make a new section --TFFA-4460 (talk)11:50, 24 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

SeeHelp:Section.Lectonar (talk)11:07, 25 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hellooooo! How can I get me and my history on Wikipedia? I have been an invited guest on the morning news, giving tax & retirement advice, for three decades. I've served the radio community as long. The year 2025 represent my 45th year in practice where I have prepared more than 25,000 tax returns. I've sung the national anthem for the Baltimore Orioles, and have been a contestant on three television gameshows. --Teddytax (talk)03:22, 28 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

If you manage to summarize what independentreliable sources choose on their own to say about you that makes youmeet our special Wikipedia definition of notability you could write an article. Writing a new article is the most difficult task to attempt on Wikipedia even without aconflict of interest like you have it. See alsoWikipedia:Autobiography.Lectonar (talk)09:46, 28 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I am an otherwise seasoned WP editor who has created a new account to coordinate a teaching project. The new user account is necessary to shield my previous contributions to potentially sensitive topics. I have already emailed the WMF to notify them of this. Must I now create a project page?

To work properly, do I need to firstly create a new category of usernames, for exampleCategory:Assas students with which to group my students? --Assas CHEUNG (talk)11:41, 29 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I have now created acourse page and added one student. How can \the scripts loaded to my vector file be activated?Assas CHEUNG (talk)12:14, 29 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I am afraid I cannot help you there, as I don't have any experience with these things on-wiki.Lectonar (talk)08:37, 8 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

OK, thanks anyway. RegardsAssas CHEUNG (talk)18:42, 10 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Lectonar, Michel F Bryant here. I am excited to meet you and to be an active Wikipedia participant. First, I am assuming that since I made it this far in the process, that my Home and User pages are correctly set up. If you have any suggestions that would make them better, please share. I would like to understand how to make the most of every opportunity available to Wikipedia contributors. At first glance, the amount of information seems overwhelming. My questions is how do I find and contribute to articles within my area of interest? After we find articles of interest, I will need assistence with my first edits or contributions. Thanks, and I'm looking forward to working with you and others. --Michel F Bryant (talk)14:09, 3 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You could contact the people atWikipedia:WikiProject Bible.Lectonar (talk)08:40, 8 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How to change my name in my Wikipedia account? --Joshuaatag (talk)16:31, 7 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It's not easy; seeWikipedia:Changing username.Lectonar (talk)08:39, 8 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, are you available to assist me with submitting two short articles and or contributions? More specifically, I would need guidance on meeting Wikipedia formatting and other submission standards.

Ideally, I would like to write the articles the way I know how. I believe clear, provable biblical facts are more credible than unprovable theological claims.

I would like to submit the articles for review, WITHOUT them being published or otherwise seen until they are in compliance. I want to work with one person to guide me through to successful submissions. Afterwards, make the articles available to everyone.

Is that possible?Michel F Bryant (talk)04:43, 9 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

See answer below.Lectonar (talk)07:55, 9 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Michel F Bryant, everything you write on Wikipedia is always visible to everyone, there is no way to achieve what you want. Before writing anything, you should look at existing articles to get an idea of what is required, creating a viable article from scratch is more difficult than you might think, and everything you write must be supported byindependent verifiable sources. Also bear in mind, that religion, like politics, is something of a minefield, Wikipedia is about verifiability, not beliefs, and, given that editors here may be of other, or no, religion, what seems obvious to you may be challenged by others.Ten Commandments in Catholic theology,Problem of religious language andAugustinian theodicy are examples of well-written articles, although you won't be aiming for that level of detail.Jimfbleak -talk to me?09:45, 9 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your quick response to my request for assistance with formatting my article, BEFORE it is submitted to Wikipedia for review. There are third-party service providers that will work for hire to provide the assistance I am requesting. Are you saying I cannot hire an active Wikipedia contributor to provide the service in a separate environment where we can work on structuring the article without receiving input, before the article is ready?

My response to your quote, “Also bear in mind, that religion, like politics, is something of a minefield, Wikipedia is about verifiability, not beliefs, and, given that editors here may be of other, or no, religion, what seems obvious to you may be challenged by others.”

Is that, “I believe, clear and provable biblical facts are more credible than unprovable theological claims.” EVERYTHING that Wikipedia has endorsed and confirmed as verifiable information concerning the lineage of Jesus is based on unproven theological claims. The factual answers to two simple questions challenge the accuracy of the information Wikipedia presents as verifiable facts concerning the lineage of Jesus.

Being religious or having no religion has nothing to do with one’s ability to recognize and acknowledge confirmable and relatable facts, biblical or otherwise. The factual information that I wish to present in an article concerning the lineage of Jesus is drastically different from what Wikipedia has endorsed as biblical facts on the matter.

There is only one question on the table that needs to be answered at this time. Is there an active Wikipidea contributor available for hire to assist me with structuring and preparing my article for submission? Yes or no?Michel F Bryant (talk)16:18, 9 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I would refrain from "hiring" someone external, seeWP:SCAM. As for "hiring" inside Wikipedia...have a thorough read ofWikipedia:About. There is no one for hire here, as we are all (unpaid)volunteers who might decide to write about things or not.Lectonar (talk)07:58, 10 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your response. So are you saying the company associated with the link below is a scam? Are they qualified to assist with structing our contribution to comply with Wikipedia guidelines. The have the Wikipedia loge, and have already quoted me a fee for service.Michel F Bryant (talk)11:37, 11 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

https://hirewikipediawriters.com/Michel F Bryant (talk)11:37, 11 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The answer was more in general, as I didn't know which company you were talking about. Now I can link you toWP:PAID.Lectonar (talk)07:59, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The subjects of the articles and or contributions will be: Genealogy of Jesus, and King James Only movement. ThanksMichel F Bryant (talk)04:52, 9 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I must decline this with regrets; RL doesn't leave me enough leisure time to be able to assist with this.Lectonar (talk)07:54, 9 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Lectonar. AtWikipedia:Requests for page protection/Increase you declined page protection ofLudovic Assemoassa, stating: "The French language source includes the death date correctly: December 9th".

I think you may be mistaken. The source only mentions when the club made the announcement. "Ce mardi 9 décembre, le club lyonnais a annoncé la mort d’un ancien joueur, formé au club : Ludovic Assémoassa." translates to "On Tuesday 9 December, the Lyon club announced the death of a former player who trained at the club: Ludovic Assémoassa.". It doesn't state the death occurred on that date.

The club's announcement on Twitter reads: "Ludovic Assémoassa, enfant de l'Academy, international Togolais, nous a quittés." - "Ludovic Assémoassa, a product of the Academy and Togolese international, has left us.".

Kind regards,Robby.is.on (talk)18:43, 10 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, you're right, it seems I was not thorough enough in reading, but it is now sourced. Thanks for the heads-up.Lectonar (talk)08:01, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, while the Le Progrès article refers to the Lyon announcement, it also has further information surrounding Assemoassa's passing so I'm confident they have independently verified the date. Happy editing,Robby.is.on (talk)11:19, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Note:WikiAmateur303's mentorFrostly is away.

A popular film directors page got rejected. a simple google search to validate the person is enough. --WikiAmateur303 (talk)15:58, 11 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The reviewers left remarks on the drafts why they can't be accepted.Lectonar (talk)08:02, 15 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Give me the question --Lucoster jecet (talk)12:44, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

We can only answer questions regarding Wikipedia.Lectonar (talk)13:28, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, kindly unprotect soUser:MatrixBot can edit. Thanks, —Matrix_{ping me}^{when u reply} (t? -c)21:26, 16 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Good morning...does it need to be completey unprotected, or is lowering to semi enough?Lectonar (talk)08:39, 17 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, lowering to semi is enough —Matrix_{ping me}^{when u reply} (t? -c)17:22, 17 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Done.Lectonar (talk)07:51, 18 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Support --Aebenco5 (talk)13:23, 17 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

And what is your question?Lectonar (talk)12:04, 18 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there, i hope all is well. I'm trying to edit our bands bio on wikepedia and created an article but on top it says User:Transient Spirits, instead of just Transient Spirits which is our band name. How can you change this just to Transient Spirits so then the article becomes searchable? Many thanks --Transient Spirits (talk)12:40, 21 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

See your talk-page.Lectonar (talk)08:14, 29 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

		Hi Lectonar Season's Greetings and all the best for 2026
		Wherever you are and whatever you believe in (or don't), reach out for peace on this little planet of ours! HAPPY HOLIDAYS 🥳 Kudpung กุดผึ้งKudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk)04:10, 23 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

And the same to you Sir!Lectonar (talk)08:50, 29 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How to change my username in this Wikipedia account and how to create an Wikipedia Article --Joshuaatag (talk)20:02, 25 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

SeeWikipedia:Changing username...I have already answered this above, and seeWP:YOURFIRSTARTICLE.Lectonar (talk)08:13, 29 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How do I fix my own Wikipedia info? When people look me up my picture pups up the biography is about someone else? --Herschelturnerjr (talk)23:44, 29 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Is this really about the Wikipedia article, or the results that are shown in google search?Lectonar (talk)07:47, 30 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Good morning. I have created a draft for Averna Technologies. My last edit was at the beginning of december. However, I do not find my article any more. --Amyshare1001 (talk)09:41, 12 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Good morning@Amyshare1001:, your draft can be found here:User:Amyshare1001/sandbox. I have the feeling you used LLM/AI to write this; use of it it isn't allowed in Wikipedia, seeWikipedia:Writing articles with large language models.Lectonar (talk)09:56, 12 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hello how are you my name is Epson manhongo iam come form Zimbabwe i want to join you to sale my sow to be rich men --Epson manhongo (talk)11:29, 12 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

And what is your question ?Lectonar (talk)11:33, 12 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I need help citing scientific publication into an article --SebsR57 (talk)21:30, 16 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

SeeWikipedia:Citing sources. Also, please don't useLLM to write articles.Lectonar (talk)08:50, 19 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

	The Editor's Barnstar
	:)Entr0py 9413 (talk)09:27, 18 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much!.Lectonar (talk)08:26, 19 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I appreciate your good faith attempt attesting whether long-term protection is necessary forRay William Johnson, but upon checking the log, I have unfortunately come to the conclusion that the risks of leaving thisbiography of a living person open for unregistered editors outweigh any possible benefits. This experiment was tested in August of 2016, and resulted in the page being reprotected over half-a-year later. Furthermore, the amount of traffic it currently receives is not much different than when protection was reapplied (500 daily visitors vs. 700).

They are also plenty examples of articles whose subjects are past the peak of their relevancy but are still protected, one example that comes to mind isVanilla Ice. The article for the nu metal giantKorn was given indefinite protection in 2024, though they are well past their prime.Giovanni Potage (talk)11:39, 19 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Giovanni Potage: I have not completely unprotected it, but put it under pending-changes protection for some months; that way, vandalism and such will not go "live" for others to see. I also have watchlisted the article, and will evaluate the level of disruption. That is my modus-operandi with articles like this, and I have had good results allover. If there's too much disruption, I will up to semi-protection again.Lectonar (talk)11:47, 19 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Kia ora, hello Lectonar

I'm interested in editing pages on New Zealand travel (that's my area of expertise), but I'm not sure how to find my way to that content. Any tips? Thanks --Kiwi travel (talk)20:54, 27 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Kia Ora...a good place to start would beWikipedia:WikiProject New Zealand. Also have a look please if your username doens't collide with our policy aboutuser names.Lectonar (talk)14:49, 2 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I noticed an article that had a recent edit that skews toward editorializing and the editors own opinions. (An "I" statement, pontificating, attacking information in the article in a paragraph below it) I wasn't sure what the procedure is for flagging it or how I could notify someone else so it gets noticed and changed.

The edit in question isthis one. Thanks for your time. --HoneyBunBandit (talk)00:21, 30 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@HoneyBunBandit: Sorry for the late reply: that would fall somewhere betweenWP:OR andWP:SYNTH. When you see something like this, better handle it yourself: the onus of "proving" something is on the one introducing the changes, seeWP:BRD. Said edit has already been reverted .Lectonar (talk)14:41, 2 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Dear Lectonar, I have created a couple of articles for movies, but I can't seem to attach a poster photo because I do not own rights to them. However, most mainstream movie Wiki pages have posters on them. How do I proceed? Thanks!— Precedingunsigned comment added byPinayprideful (talk •contribs)10:44, 30 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I think it might fall underWP:NFCI if done correctly; I am not knowledgeable enough in that, though, but theWikipedia:Non-free use rationale guideline might be of help.Lectonar (talk)14:59, 2 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Lectonar, i would like to request a removal of this revision :

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Type_212A_submarine&oldid=1335519020

ThanksMimimi165 (talk)16:05, 30 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Mimimi165: You can simply undo the edit yourself. If you mean a revision deletion: why would you want it removed?Lectonar (talk)15:01, 2 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Lectonar, and thank you for being my mentor. How can I copy a source citation from one Wikipedia page to another? Thanks a lot for your help, Cathesther --CathEsther (talk)23:52, 30 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I think this will help you more:Wikipedia:Citing sources. Better to learn to do it as intended :).Lectonar (talk)15:06, 2 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. I wanted to copy a source because I expanded an article with text translated fromthe corresponding article in French. The sources are the same, but I cannot manage to copy them.CathEsther (talk)03:48, 4 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Try this please: -1. use the source editor: open the source page in the "edit source" mode to copy the text and all references (e.g., "cite web" or "ref...ref" tags), 2. copy to target: paste this code into the destination article, 3. attribute the source: in the edit summary of the target article, you must provide attribution. A valid edit summary looks like: "content copied fromfr:article Name", 4. handle citations: ensure that the references copied are properly supported by a references list "reflist" or references in the target article. This should (normally) work. More info atWikipedia:Copying within Wikipedia.Lectonar (talk)

hello! I nominated Mr Hansen for an award and the governor of Kentucky has commissioned him officially as a Colonel for services to law enforcement. I have the certificate to present to Mr Hansen so I can share with you but can you help me please articulate these updates into his wiki bio article please sir? for example his title should be updated to Colonel above his name as is the style. also how can I attach the declaration by the governor ? thanks! --Col. S L Pileckas (talk)06:26, 31 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Your question has already been answered on article talk.Lectonar (talk)15:04, 2 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Could you delete my user talk page and then restore it with all of the edits except edits made today? I want their vandalism to be completely gone.sapphaline (talk)14:04, 9 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I think this might be better done viaWikipedia:Oversight and suppression; please mail the oversight team (link on page linked). Even with deletion and selective undeletion the edits wouldn't be completely gone. I have semi-protected your talk-page for a week for the time being.Lectonar (talk)14:12, 9 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

"Even with deletion and selective undeletion the edits wouldn't be completely gone" - them being gone from page's history and their contributions page is enough for me.sapphaline (talk)14:15, 9 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I still think this might be a case for oversight/suppression...@Oshwah:,@Drmies:....what do you think about this?Lectonar (talk)14:20, 9 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, but I don't think this would fall under oversight. It's stupid and irritating harassment, and some of the earlier ones certainly fall under RD2; some of the more recent ones, I don't know. RD3 might apply, sure. I do not see grounds for oversighting any of the edits that I looked at.user:sapphaline, I'm sorry you have to deal with it, but while it may be difficult for you not to hit "revert" every time that jerk comes by, I need to ask you to refrain. First of all, all it does is make more work for us, and it makes a mess of the history. Second, perhaps more importantly, the jerk is trying to get under your skin, and it seems like they are succeeding: every time you revert, they get that pleasure. Don't give em that pleasure. Report, and let us deal with it. Thanks.Drmies (talk)15:33, 9 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

"while it may be difficult for you not to hit "revert" every time that jerk comes by, I need to ask you to refrain" - these are not manual reverts, I run a script.sapphaline (talk)15:38, 9 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I do this mainly to distract them because they'll try to disrupt other pages with my contributions, and reverting their vandalism on them will be more difficult than reverting it on my talk page, especially on high-traffic pages like AIV.sapphaline (talk)15:44, 9 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

It's not working. Please don't continue. I don't have a script that does revdeletion, and the history--well you can see what it looks like. Reverting vandalism on other pages is no more difficult than reverting it on your talk page.Drmies (talk)15:57, 9 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

"the history--well you can see what it looks like" - I already proposed a solution (selective deletion).sapphaline (talk)16:01, 9 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think any admin is going to delete your user talk page.Drmies (talk)16:12, 9 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

See alsoUser talk:Rsjaffe#Revdel for related discussion. — rsjaffe 🗣️16:36, 9 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I would have done this if I were the first admin to see it, but at this point aren't willing to override the consensus other admins have come to.* Pppery *_{it has begun...}19:49, 12 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you all for chiming in...@Drmies: I was probably too naive concerning oversight :).@Rsjaffe: Thanks for your work in revdeling and protecting said talk-page.@Sapphaline: I am not sure selective deletion is the way to go here, and I will not do it either; I would follow Drmies' advice: he's one of the most savvy admins here. Anyway, I have already watchlisted your talk-page, and will act accordingly.Lectonar (talk)08:02, 10 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

News and updates for administrators from the past month (January 2026).

Administrator changes

Vacant0

• Crisco 1492

• Deepfriedokra
• Hbdragon88
• Karl Dickman
• Worm That Turned

CheckUser changes

Daniel Quinlan

Vanamonde93

Mkdw

Oversight changes

Daniel Quinlan

Arbitration

• Due to the result of a recentmotion, a rough consensus of administrators at thearbitration enforcement noticeboard may impose an expanded topic ban on Israel, Israelis, Jews, Judaism, Palestine, Palestinians, Islam, and/or Arabs, if an editor'sArab-Israeli conflict topic ban is determined to be insufficient to prevent disruption. At least one diff per area expanded into should be cited.

Miscellaneous

• Voting in the2026 Steward elections started on 06 February 2026 at 14:00 (UTC) and will end on 27 February 2026 at 14:00 (UTC). Theconfirmation process for current stewards is being held in parallel. You can automaticallycheck your eligibility to vote.