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Hi - I would love to creat a Wikepdia Page about my sporting career - Is that possible ? --Jimmywalshtabletennis (talk)12:09, 2 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How accomplished is your sports career? (e.g. what is the highest level of sport you have played in)JMajor14 (talk)09:08, 3 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

HaEshawar lal maida (talk)15:30, 26 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

		Military history reviewers' award
		On behalf of the Military History Project, I am proud to present the The Milhist reviewing award (2 stripes) for participating in 6 reviews between April and June 2025.Hawkeye7 (talk) viaMilHistBot (talk)00:32, 3 July 2025 (UTC)[reply] HaEshawar lal maida (talk)15:31, 26 August 2025 (UTC)[reply] Keep track of upcoming reviews. Just copy and paste{{WPMILHIST Review alerts}} to your user space

On the2025 New York City mayoral election page, there is thisUser:24Winnetka that is constantly changing the infobox, candidates sub-section, and any listing of candidates forAndrew Cuomo to be first, and callingZohran Mamdani a socialist, both of which violate many Wikipedia rules. I've tried reporting it on the talk page, and no one is responded. It's getting out of hand, that someone will have to undo their changes multiple times a day. Is there anything more i can do? You can check the changes he has made which have constantly been reverted here:https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2025_New_York_City_mayoral_election&action=history --JMajor14 (talk)09:05, 3 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I'vebegun reviewing the articleHMS Heroine (1783) you nominated forGA-status according to thecriteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period.Message delivered byChristieBot, on behalf ofYkraps --Ykraps (talk)09:19, 4 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I recently submitted an edit request on the Talk page of the 'Sadhvi Krishnapriya' article with properly sourced information (including India TV and Times of India links), but it wasn’t accepted. Could you please help me understand what was lacking or incorrect in the request? --Aradhakwikisevak (talk)07:33, 6 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I don't see any evidence of you leaving a message on that talk page, perhaps you should try posting it again.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)16:53, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Good Question but these are not independent sources.Make sure that you are quoting the these sources to get editsRehan Manzoor (talk)20:03, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

News and updates for administrators from the past month (June 2025).

Administrator changes

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• Following atalk page discussion, speedy deletioncriterion G13 has beenamended to remove "Userspace with no content except thearticle wizard placeholder text."
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• Administrator elections will take place this month. Administrator elections are an alternative toRFA that is a gentler process for candidates due to secret voting and multiple people running together. The call for candidates is July 9–15, the discussion phase is July 18–22, and the voting phase is July 23–29. Get ready to submit your candidacy, or (with their consent) to nominate a talented candidate!

how was my last edit --Danishabro1989 (talk)21:33, 8 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How can I start --Sexiste tessy (talk)22:44, 8 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, have a look atthis page.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)16:54, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Subject Line: Proposed Edit Regarding Labubu’s Cultural Impact

Hi Mentor,I’d like to suggest a minor addition about Labubu’s cultural impact in 2025. A detailed article from a current events site discusses the toy’s viral success and compares it to the cultural disruption of icons like Rihanna and Billie Eilish.

I understand COI rules, so I’m not editing the article directly. Here’s the suggested citation for review:

"Labubu Doll: Viral Toy with a Dark Twist" – WorldStageToday.com[1]

Please let me know if it’s suitable or if it needs changes. Thanks! --Danishabro1989 (talk)22:58, 8 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to suggest edits to an article you should post them directly on the article talk page, where relevant editors can respond. Unfortunately that doesn't include me!Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)16:55, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Administrator Elections |Call for Candidates

The administrator elections process has officially started! Interested editors are encouraged to self-nominate or arrange to be nominated by reviewing the instructions atWikipedia:Administrator elections/July 2025/Candidates.

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Hey Pickersgill, I noticed that the first line of this article wrongly said that aromoextine was “formerly” known as Strattera. The source is a press release from Eli Lilly Canada, which suggests it is only being phased out in the Canadian market. I am striking the word “formerly” and would like to remove the footnote, but when I try to do so in the mobile editor, a help panel pops up that suggests contacting you. Maybe because I’m a noob editor? --SharkJumperNYC (talk)11:04, 9 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@SharkJumperNYC: Hi, I'm not that familiar with the hints given to new users, but there shouldn't be anything stopping you from editing an article that isn't protected, as is the case with this one. We encourage editors to bebold, so please go ahead with changes like that, just ensure that you write your rationale in the edit summary.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)16:57, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

hi first of all i realy thanks to you and i weich we start particing a english language lisning or spoking, so can you help me ,then we ander stand togather properley and talk feelfree , --Arishgaming (talk)06:29, 10 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, if you would like to get started I suggest you have a look atthis page. Let me know if you have any particular questions.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)16:58, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! Pickersgill-Cunliffe, I have a quick question, why our my articles always getting flagged for deletion? they aren't advertising at all and when I contest it it fails. --Stormchaseronlinux (talk)10:10, 11 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

While I encourage you to speak directly to the editors who put the articles forward for deletion, generally they're being deleted because you're not producing an encyclopaedic article, you're producing a list of features without much context. This reads essentially as an advertisement. I suggest you have a look at existing articles on schools and cars, of which we have many, to get an idea of the style and referencing we look for.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)17:01, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

please revdel seriously libelous blp violations by 82.5.104.129 atPete Winkelman and indefinitely that a/c as clearly not here etc.𝕁𝕄𝔽 (talk)22:04, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, I've completed the revdel.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)22:06, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you but the serious libel is still available (diff)𝕁𝕄𝔽 (talk)22:50, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Oops! Second time's the charm.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)22:55, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

TYVM. I should have been more explicit first time.𝕁𝕄𝔽 (talk)23:20, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

{{Infobox government agency| agency_name = Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration| nativename =Pangasiwaan ng Pilipinas sa Serbisyong Atmosperiko, Heopisiko at Astronomiko| nativename_r = | logo = | logo_width = | logo_caption = | seal = File:Philippine_Atmospheric,_Geophysical_and_Astronomical_Services_Administration_(PAGASA)_logo.png| seal_width = 200px| seal_caption = | formed = December 8, 1972; 52 years ago (1972-12-08)^[1]| preceding1 = | jurisdiction =Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and adjacent areas| headquarters = Science Garden, Senator Miriam P. Defensor-Santiago Avenue, Diliman,Quezon City| coordinates =14°38′37.1″N121°2′39.8″E / 14.643639°N 121.044389°E /14.643639; 121.044389| budget =₱1.79 billion (2021)^[2]| chief1_position = Administrator| chief1_name = Nathaniel T. Servando, Ph.D.^[3]| parent_agency =Department of Science and Technology| child1_agency = | website =bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph| employees = 806 (2024)^[4]| chief2_name = | chief2_pos --Rojstiven18 (talk)04:43, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, if you would like to test edits you can use your sandboxhere.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)17:02, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello --Thecode1986 (talk)12:43, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! Let me know if you have any questions as you move forward with editing.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)17:02, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

is it mandatory to edit? --Whyisitmakingmecapitalizesap (talk)19:31, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Every editor is a volunteer. You can edit as much or as little as you want!Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)17:02, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Can I make my own news --Artists in rising (talk)09:09, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please only edit Wikipedia aboutnotable topics for which you havereliable sources. This is not a website for writing about yourself or events personal to you.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)17:04, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

	The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
	Thanks for deleting some pages I requested!Rafael! (He, him) •talk •guestbook •projects18:17, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks!Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)18:20, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

		The Admin's Barnstar
		For beating me to revertinghere. Thanks!JeffSpaceman (talk)21:21, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you!Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)21:45, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. The Wikipedia page is updated for one of my client, but it is still showing on Google summary --Arpana.chitrangna (talk)13:50, 16 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

This query has been answered atWikipedia:Teahouse#Summary page update - Nisa Godrej.Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing);Talk to Andy;Andy's edits14:28, 16 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Administrator Elections |Discussion phase

The discussion phase of the July 2025 administrator elections is officially open. As a reminder, the schedule of the election is:

• July 18–22 - Discussion phase (we are here)
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• July 30–c. Aug 3 - Scrutineering phase

We are currently in the discussion phase. The candidate subpages are open to questions and comments from everyone, in the same style as arequest for adminship. You may discuss the candidates atWikipedia:Administrator elections/July 2025/Discussion phase.

On July 23, we will start the voting phase. The candidate subpages will close again to public questions and discussion, and everyone will have a week to use theSecurePoll software to vote, which uses asecret ballot. You can see who voted, but not who they voted for. Please note that the vote totals cannot be made public until after voting has ended and as such, it will not be possible for you to see an individual candidate's totals during the election. You must beextended confirmed to vote.

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I don't follow FAC so it came as a pleasant surprise to see a new article on a Napoleonic-era general on the Main Page. Excellent work! -Dumelow (talk)06:47, 18 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! It was an enjoyable article to write. There's a lot of KGL history yet to be written on en wiki.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)16:36, 18 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you today forHenry de Hinuber, "about a Hanoverian army officer. Having offered his services to Britain when Hanover was invaded during the Napoleonic Wars in 1803, he spent the next decade commanding a regiment of the King's German Legion. In 1813 he was given command of a KGL brigade fighting in the Peninsular War, serving there until the end of the conflict and conducting a strained relationship with the Duke of Wellington. When Napoleon escaped from his exile Hinuber was prepared to command the division he was at the time leading, but he was superseded. Somewhat understandably frustrated by this, he refused any other commands and missed Waterloo. With the end of the war he joined the reconstituted Hanoverian Army, serving until his death in 1833. A fluent speaker of English and French, he anglicized his name from Eduard Christoph Heinrich von Hinüber."! --Gerda Arendt (talk)08:15, 18 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Gerda!Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)18:28, 18 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi PC, Hope you are well. I am awaiting replies atTalk:HMS Heroine (1783)/GA1. Happy to give you more time if you need it though. BestYkraps (talk)16:01, 18 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, sincerest apologies! I've been dragging my heels for several ongoing reviews but hope to get to them very soon.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)16:37, 18 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

No probs, just checking it hadn't been overlooked.Ykraps (talk)05:31, 19 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I have a message for you at theTalk:Henry de Hinuber#KCB, KCH Should Be Removed Because It's A DuplicateNKM1974 (talk)20:53, 18 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, as my mentor can I get some advice? I drafted an articlehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Ourea_Events about Ourea Events, a UK company that organises ultra running events. It got rejected first time for insufficient notable info (fine). I added more detail, and it got rejected again with comment "The sources added are more about the specific events themselves, rather than Ourea itself. Not seeing much indication of Ourea specifically being notable." Which is probably fair, and honestly maybe there isn't enough notable detail about Ourea specifically. So I was then wondering whether it would be more appropriate as an article "Races organised by Ourea Events" (with some minor edits) and if that would be more likely to be accepted as an article for creation. Any thoughts? --DuncanA77 (talk)11:43, 22 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. You have protectedDraft:Isaac Kenyon, can you please unprotect it?UPE socks will always find a way to publish spam, but it will be much easier to find it and delete it if they continually publish it under the same title, as they have been doing it so far. Thank you.Janhrach (talk)19:00, 22 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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• July 30–c. Aug 3 – Scrutineering phase

In the voting phase, the candidate subpages will close to public questions and discussion, and everyonewho qualifies to vote will have a week to use theSecurePoll software to vote, which uses asecret ballot. You can see who voted, but not who they voted for. Please note that the vote totals cannot be made public until after voting has ended and as such, it will not be possible for you to see an individual candidate's vote total during the election. Thesuffrage requirements are similar to those at RFA.

Once voting concludes, we will begin the scrutineering phase, which will last for approximately four days, perhaps longer. Once everything is certified, the results will be posted on theresults page (this is a good page to watchlist), and transcluded to themain election page. In order to be granted adminship, a candidate must have received at least 70.0% support, calculated as Support / (Support + Oppose), and a minimum of 20 support votes. Because this is a vote and not a consensus, there are nobureaucrat discussions ("crat chats").

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Hello. How do I make a page? --Dibbbbbbbber (talk)18:24, 25 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Trying to create page:How to add photoHow to update sports resultsHow to page make visible onlineHow to update references from other languages than English Thank you --Komsijam (talk)13:43, 27 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How to add Medal Table, carrier --Komsijam (talk)14:13, 27 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey how not to get contested for speedy deletion every time --Texasbasketball (talk)00:02, 28 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello, Can I use a YouTube interview where a person reported on their life and childhood as a source? Can I use a social media post by a person where they reported that their mother died, or they got married, as a source?Thanks in advance. --18thcenturyelectrician (talk)16:24, 29 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello again,Can I reference a comment that an author made in a Substack article (https://substack.com)? if so, how?Thanks in advance. --18thcenturyelectrician (talk)18:30, 29 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello,

My name is Thomas Newson, and I would like to request a correction to the information currently listed on my Wikipedia page. The information is outdated and no longer reflects my current artistic direction. Despite previous attempts to update it, the page often reverts to older content that inaccurately associates me with a sound and style from over a decade ago.

In 2020, I made a significant switch in my musical direction, and I believe it is important that the article reflects this change accurately, as it directly affects how I am perceived in the industry.

I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss what can be done to ensure the information is current, accurate, and supported by reliable sources.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards,Thomas Newson --Thomasnewson (talk)10:45, 31 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I represent my employer and will eventually be creating a company page in Wikipedia and monitoring that page. From reading the disclosure requirements, I see that I need to disclose this on my user page, but I'm not sure where my user page is. Can you help direct me to the right spot/ --WealthMapper (talk)19:40, 1 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I just found it! --WealthMapper (talk)19:43, 1 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I edited two articles one was SRK(Disambiguation) other was BTS(Disambiguation) but they both were reverted for the same reason and the reason is external link in article bodySo where do i put the link from now on?Nebula566 (talk)10:31, 2 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! Thanks! --Gyattonizer (talk)14:55, 3 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I probably won't be editing often but I didn't know this mentor feature existed and think it's really cool, so just wanted to say hi! --ACZW (talk)05:17, 4 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry to hear about your health issues. I hope you get well soon! <3

GGOTCC18:02, 6 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, that's very kind.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)20:55, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

News and updates for administrators from the past month (July 2025).

Administrator changes

• CoconutOctopus
• Curbon7
• Hinnk
• Jlwoodwa
• Kj cheetham
• KylieTastic
• Ser!
• Smasongarrison
• UndercoverClassicist

• Bbb23
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• David Gerard
• Oleg Alexandrov
• Satori Son

CheckUser changes

• Alison
• Bradv
• Joe Roe
• RickinBaltimore
• ST47

Oversight changes

• Bradv
• RickinBaltimore

Guideline and policy news

• Followinga request for comment, a new speedy deletion criterion,G15, has been enacted. It applies to pages generated by alarge language model (LLM) without human review.
• Followinga request for comment, there isa new policy outlining the granting of permissions to view the IP addresses oftemporary accounts. Temporary account deployment on the English Wikipedia is currently scheduled for September 2025, and editors canrequest access to the permission ahead of time. Admins are encouraged to keep an eye on the request page; there will likely be a flood of editors requesting the permission when they realize they can no longer see IP addresses.

Technical news

• Administrators can now restrict the "Add a Link" feature to newcomers. The"Add a Link" Structured Taskhelps new account holders get started with editing. Administrators can configure this setting in theCommunity Configuration page.

Arbitration

• The arbitration caseIndian military history has been closed.
  • South Asia (WP:CT/SA) is designated acontentious topic. The topic area is specifically defined asAll pages related to the region ofSouth Asia (India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal), broadly construed, including but not limited to history, politics, ethnicity, and social groups.
  • The contentious topic designations forSri Lanka (SL) andIndia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan (IPA) are folded into this new contentious topic.
  • The community-authorized general sanctions regardingSouth Asian social groups (GS/CASTE) are rescinded and folded into this new contentious topic.
• The arbitration caseArticle titles and capitalisation 2 has been opened. Evidence submissions in this case closed on 31 July.
• The arbitration caseTransgender healthcare and people has been opened. Evidence submissions in this case will close on 11 August.

Miscellaneous

• Wikimania 2025 is happening inNairobi,Kenya, and online from August 6 to August 9. This year marks 20 years ofWikimania. Interested users can join the online event. Registration for the virtual event is free and will remain open throughout Wikimania. You canregister here now.

Hi, I tried to edit an article about Kilbroney and think I've made a few mistakes. --Bballymisert (talk)06:48, 8 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How do I make a page? --MinarchistGuy381 (talk)20:15, 10 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, have a look atthis page.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)21:13, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Why does Edit Source come up instead of Edit Article on public pages? --CapFlow (talk)14:40, 12 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You're editing the source code that forms the article. Just terminology!Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)21:13, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How do I cite sources that are uncited? --Ryu298 (talk)01:52, 13 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Take a look atthis page.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)21:13, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! I just got started as a Wikipedia editor and I'm having trouble distinguishing whether or not a reference is reliable and qualified. An article that I have been working on keeps getting declined because of this. I have looked up Wikipedia's guideline thoroughly, but the definitions are somewhat vague and some even conflict with several references in actual articles. So it would be really nice if you could give me a more detailed review of the article or just point out the exact reference that's unqualified in my article. That would help me a lot on improving my editing. Thanks!The article that I'm working on: Draft:Unilumin. --Yeehai9527 (talk)09:50, 14 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, unfortunately I'm not able to be around much right now. You should look to engage directly with the people reviewing the article - I promise they won't bite!Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)21:12, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

why my draft title is not visible --Roy Ropam (talk)07:24, 15 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, you were editing in atalk page, not the draft itself. Make sure the page has the prefix "Draft:".Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)21:11, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. How to edit reliably --Tranalaombo (talk)21:06, 15 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure exactly what you're looking for with that question, sorry! We do have policies surroundingreliable sources, if that's what you mean?Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)21:10, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How do I publish an article that shows new scientific discovery? --Remiokea (talk)22:31, 16 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, have a look atthis page for instructions on creating your first article.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)21:09, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! I recently had a page I was working on deleted. I may have misunderstood something, as I thought that I could create a page and then "officially" submit it for review from Wikipedia experts to get feedback. I was still working on the page and had not submitted it for review yet. One of the reasons noted was that I had not declared my status, but I did that on my User page a couple of weeks ago. I'm not sure where I took a misstep; can you please offer me some guidance? Thank you! --WealthMapper (talk)16:23, 18 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, your best bet is to engage directly with the person involved in the deletion. If you discuss it as calmly as you have here, you shouldn't have any problems obtaining an explanation.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)21:08, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, That is the first thing I did--reach out to them to understand where I went wrong in the process. They deleted the page on August 16th, and I responded on August 18th. It is now Sept 6. Is it normal to take that long to get a response? I'm worried my next draft will get deleted before I officially submit it for review. Any advice?WealthMapper (talk)23:05, 6 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi again. The person has not responded to my question. I want to start another draft, but I don't want it to get deleted. I didn't save my last draft as I thought it had to go through a review process. How do I create a draft in Wikipedia and not have it deleted before I submit it for review? The directions make it seem like you create the draft, then submit for review. But since my draft was deleted that process was interrupted. How do I avoid that from happening again while making my draft?WealthMapper (talk)22:43, 18 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! How to add a request? I don't see any button for add/Edit a section. Thank you --TruthSeeker282 (talk)15:40, 21 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, how do I post a picture? --DZMMfan (talk)00:12, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, have a read through ofWikipedia:Uploading images.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)21:05, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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hi, how can i contribute a new entry? There is no page for the AAAS Science & Technology fellowship (https://www.aaas.org/programs/science-technology-policy-fellowships) that the recent CDC director, Susan Monarez, is an alumna of. --SLUH ATL (talk)20:34, 28 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello @SLUH ATL! You can find information about this atWP:Your first article. Your very first step will be to assess if the topic meets Wikipedia'sinclusion criteria. In this case, that would mean finding a few reliable sources independent of the fellowship that discuss the fellowship in some depth.—Femke 🐦 (talk)06:58, 31 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How is the best way to go about reporting someone? This inr user keeps blocking everything no matter how many ways i rephrase it.Wikinerd1991 (talk)14:45, 29 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

can i add refrence from external sites --Rehan Manzoor (talk)22:14, 30 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello @Rehan Manzoor. Yes, you can! If you use the Visual Editor (editing looks a bit like editing in Word), there is a cite button. You can fill out the url you want to cite, and the citation is automatically formed. Don't forget to click insert.

If you want to link to external websites as an external link: make sure that you only add those in an external links section at the end of an article, as Wikipedia doesn't use any external links in its prose.—Femke 🐦 (talk)06:47, 31 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

last line I added an external link the removed it ?Rehan Manzoor (talk)08:50, 31 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I have marked you as "away" in the mentorship interface since you haven't edited in a while and unanswered mentee questions are piling up. If you return to active editing, feel free to reset your status back to "Active" atSpecial:MentorDashboard. Thanks.* Pppery *_{it has begun...}03:24, 31 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Femke:@Pppery: Hi both, thank you for cleaning up after me. I do not expect to be back for a while so will leave the mentorship status as it is.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)20:56, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Hi, just a note that I've started listing out the entries on the above (just the 30-odd major generals left to do), if you were interested in helping out (no worries if not). There'll be a bit of work finding death cause and places, where possible. I'd like to do the admirals and air officers at some point too -Dumelow (talk)06:56, 5 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, apologies. Just saw the note on your user page, very sad to hear that. Enjoy your wikibreak and I hope you are feeling better soon -Dumelow (talk)06:58, 5 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Dumelow: Hi! Hope you're well. Very happy to assist with the list, and I see you've nommed the admirals one for FL. I'm looking to ease myself back in to editing (probably rather slowly), so do let me know if there's anything I can help with.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)14:13, 10 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Glad to see you back but do take it easy! The admirals one is my first FLC so a few things to get the hang of but hopefully it will pass (I think renaming it to ".... admirals ..." will resolve some of the more significant issues raised about inclusion criteria). I'm mostly looking at GANs this month as there is a backlog drive on and next month we're looking to reduce some of the MILHIST article quality backlogs ([Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/November 2025 Article Improvement Drive]]) but would be good to do some content creation in between so might start looking at the WWII generals list again. All the best -Dumelow (talk)15:46, 10 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Dumelow: I've made a start on gap filling with the admirals list. Have tried and failed to find free images for Hocken, Tench, and Marescaux. Tench is the last missing a cause of death. I'll try and dip into the SWW generals soon, and have started a newhighly ambitious list of my own! Lots to do...Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)18:54, 16 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Hey man, just noticed that you've returned to editing. I hope you've fully recovered from your health issues; IMO this site is much improved with your contributions. Kind regards,DonBeroni (talk)14:25, 11 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@DonBeroni: Hi! It's very kind of you to say so; nice to be back. Glad to see you're still going strong - thanks particularly for uploading the new image toHMSHebrus today.Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk)18:51, 16 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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