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Hello, I made this account because I noticed that in the energy in Country pages, there seems to consistently appear a graph from OurWorldInData that shows the Primary energy consumption of the country, but instead of being Primary Energy its Primary Energy using the substitution method. Since this seems to be a policy decision I would like to figure out why it was done, and possibly argue against it because it replaces an actual statistic with one modified by an estimate. --SpeakerGenderball1 (talk)20:34, 26 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! I recommend bringing it up on the Talk pages for the articles in question. That sounds like a good topic to raise and discuss with other editors. Those Talk pages are designed for this kind of collaboration. Let me know if you need any assistance. Welcome! —Ganesha811 (talk)16:00, 27 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Mentor, how do I create links and go about citations --Scribe&King (talk)15:16, 27 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello and welcome! Check outHelp:Introduction - that'll walk you through the basics of how to edit and contribute. —Ganesha811 (talk)16:01, 27 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! If I'm editing, for instance, a Racing Driver's Wins, to fix the number (for instance from 5 to 4), what should I say in the edit log? The championship page is cited already. --Sainz.55 (talk)13:44, 29 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

If the source reflects the correct number, then you can just say "fixing to match source" or "adjusting per reliable source", something along those lines. —Ganesha811 (talk)14:12, 29 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

So, Formula One Driver Carlos Sainz' full name is extremely long, 18 words long in fact. The birth name section uses a version with only five words. should i edit this? --Sainz.55 (talk)16:38, 30 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It looks like there's a note [a] which gives his full name in that infobox section for birth name, so I don't think any change is needed. —Ganesha811 (talk)03:27, 31 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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how many parkinsons nurses are there in the uk --PEMBER ARTHUR (talk)10:49, 31 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome! You can ask questions like this at theWP:Reference desk. —Ganesha811 (talk)14:20, 5 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The label ‘Mandinka people’ is a broad generalization often applied to many Mande-speaking groups across West Africa, even though these groups may be culturally, linguistically, and genetically distinct. The term ‘Mandinka’ is primarily used by the Senegambian Mandinka to describe themselves. The Mandinka language spoken in the Senegambia region belongs to the Western branch of the Manding subgroup of the Mande language family and is more closely related to Khassonké than to Malinke languages spoken in Mali and Guinea. Both Senegambian Mandinka and Malinke trace their origins to the broader Manding family, but their languages, cultures, and genetic makeup have completely diverged significantly where they can be considered two different ethnic groups. Other Mande-speaking groups in Mali, Guinea, and Côte d’Ivoire typically refer to themselves as Malinke, Maninka, Mandingo, or Dioula, and speak languages in the Manding branch distinct from Senegambian Mandinka. Gambian Mandinka are culturally, historically, and genetically closer to neighboring Senegambian groups such as Wolof, Serer, and Bainouk than to Malinke. Cultural practices including marriage rites, musical instruments such as the kutiro drum, ritual practices like the Kankourang, and traditional foods are unique to the Senegambia region and are not found among Malinke populations in the Mande heartlands. Unlike Fula subgroups, which maintain a shared cultural core across different regions, Senegagambian Mandinka and Malinke are distinct peoples genetically with minimal cultural overlap. Is there anyway the page is going to be edited? --Ibrahill12 (talk)02:24, 1 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! If you have a suggestion for the page, andreliable sources to back it up, I suggest you post onthe article's talk page. Welcome! —Ganesha811 (talk)14:21, 5 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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What if the editor makes bad content in the edit? --Bryce0721 (talk)01:22, 4 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello and welcome! Is there a specific edit or bit of content you had in mind? Everything on Wikipedia is reversible, so problems are easily fixed. —Ganesha811 (talk)14:21, 5 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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hello can how do i make my own page --Tourist bus simulator (talk)12:28, 5 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! Please check out ourWP:Plain and simple conflict of interest guide. In summary, you should not make a page for your own business. —Ganesha811 (talk)14:22, 5 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How do i add my public figure biography to Wikipedia --Chris Emasoft (talk)08:40, 8 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Are you referring to a biography of yourself, or of someone else who is a public figure? —Ganesha811 (talk)12:28, 8 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, how can I make a biography of me and published? --Dokosch (talk)09:26, 8 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please read ourWP:Plain and simple COI guide. In short, you should not do this. If you are trulynotable, someone else will do it for you eventually. —Ganesha811 (talk)12:29, 8 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It's been pointed out to me that I rather foolishly accidentally voted twice on this AfD. I don't think that will change the rather clear consensus to redirect, but I did want to point out my mistake to you as closer in case it changes the outcome.Trainsandotherthings (talk)02:10, 9 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I did notice that, yeah - I assumed you meant your 'redirect' comment to supersede your previous 'delete' !vote, and thus ignored the latter. Thanks for bringing it up. —Ganesha811 (talk)03:56, 9 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 You are invited to join the discussion atTalk:Ahmed al-Sharaa § Infobox image.Freedoxm (talk·contribs)07:33, 11 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi

Can you help me check out this page I created? --Mccoy Jonas (talk)21:37, 13 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! Are you referring to the one in your sandbox (User:Mccoy Jonas/sandbox)? Or another article? —Ganesha811 (talk)15:54, 14 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Ganesha811, I've been taking an interest in actors and performers. I've seen a draft on an actor who appears to be in the new Jamie Foxx movie, so I've been trying to help it get approved, but I'm pretty new here so I don't know if its extremely strong yet. Do you mind looking into it and seeing what you or I can do to help the subject get approved? Subject:Draft:McKinzie Scott --Lopsd (talk)15:45, 14 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It looks in decent shape. Some of his listed roles are very minor, so you might want to read overWP:NACTOR to make sure he qualifies as having had significant roles. You can also ask at the noticeboard for living persons,Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons/Noticeboard or at theTeahouse if you're not sure. In the meantime, I see the article is waiting for a reviewer, so an experienced editor will be taking a look at it then; it can be a little while to get reviewed, so be patient. Thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia! —Ganesha811 (talk)16:24, 14 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for the feedback helps a lot, I will take all into consideration.Lopsd (talk)16:26, 14 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello --Ausdhesoon mthombeni (talk)16:14, 15 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello and welcome to Wikipedia! —Ganesha811 (talk)15:12, 17 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Ganesha,I'm wondering how to know when my draft is ready for publishing.Is it based on amount of secondary reliable sources? If so, what amount? Is there a way to reckon a specific amount before I consider publishing?

I've also been struggling to use some of the tools some other users use to gather references because they're subscription based. --Boyosoap (talk)14:35, 17 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. Notability is tricky. It looks like you got some good advice at the Teahouse. If you're having trouble accessing a resource or source, you could ask atWP:Resource request and editors will help you out with getting access. Basically, your draft is ready to publish when you are convinced it is well-written and meets the notability standard - in this case, probably eitherWP:GNG orWP:NACADEMIC. There's no specific amount of sources required, but a good rule of thumb is 3-4 secondary, reliable sources that cover Seligman or his work in depth (i.e. more than a mere mention). I'm happy to answer further questions - and welcome to Wikipedia! —Ganesha811 (talk)15:17, 17 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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how do i start? --Bridgienix (talk)11:33, 18 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi and welcome! Check outHelp:Introduction to learn how to edit. —Ganesha811 (talk)20:40, 20 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. I want to edit a math article and write equations. How can I do that? It involves integrals and differentials. Do I need to know special code? Thank you. --Longing-Lion (talk)06:40, 20 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! It gets a bit complicated, but it's all covered on this page:Help:Displaying a formula. If you need assistance, you can ask at theTeahouse where folks will be happy to help. —Ganesha811 (talk)20:42, 20 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Ganesha

My name is Andreas Rocha and I am from Lisbon/Portugal. I want to publish a page but I do not know how to submit it for revision. 4 days have passed since I started editing the page and I already did more than 10 edits to other pages. What am I missing?

Thank you.RegardsAndreas --Andreasrocha (talk)09:34, 21 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Andreas!

I am not Ganesha, but I think I can answer your question. You can create a drafthere. After that, you should be able to click "submit draft for review" at the top of the page in the header. If you need any other clarification, let me know! Good luck and rock on!

⚠︎ ArkadenBoden ⚠︎ (talk)16:03, 21 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello!ArkadenBoden has answered your question very ably - I just wanted to also mention that you should take a look at theWP:Plain and simple COI guide. It's not encouraged to write an article about yourself, and if you do, you should disclose your conflict of interest and let others implement your proposals. —Ganesha811 (talk)13:44, 23 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How do I go about getting my company's Wikipedia page up and running? I just created an account but I can't seem to find where I can create my company's page? Please advise. Thank you for your time and assistance. --Icraftsmanship (talk)16:31, 21 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! Please read over theWP:Plain and simple COI guide. It's not encouraged to write an article about your company, and if you do, you should disclose your conflict of interest and go through theWP:Article wizard process. —Ganesha811 (talk)13:45, 23 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Do you think Alan Albern Block deserves a wikipedia page?Ive started a draft for one. --Jonathanallor (talk)10:18, 23 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! That depends on if block isnotable or not. Wikipedia's "general notability guideline" says that someone is probably notable if they are covered in-depth in multiple independent, reliable sources. Can you find those for Block? Are there books about Block, or in-depth newspaper or academic articles? Thanks for contributing to Wikipedia! —Ganesha811 (talk)13:47, 23 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, the other day I translated "Secure by design" to Spanish but when I searched it this morning it says that it was deleted. Can you tell me why or how to restore it please? It is a good translation I didn't add anything just straight translation to Spanish. Thank you. --Sanchezdelrio (talk)09:39, 25 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. Was this on the English Wikipedia, or on the Spanish Wikipedia? If the latter, I'm afraid you'll have to ask for assistance there. —Ganesha811 (talk)11:53, 26 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Ganesha811,

I was wondering how do I become a Wikipedia AFC reviewer? I see so many ads to apply but I have no idea how. --Lopsd (talk)00:44, 26 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. You can follow the instructions and guidelines written here:Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/Participants. However, you should know that you will need more experience before becoming an AfC reviewer. Your account is required to be at least 90 days old, and to have contributed 500 edits to articles. I recommend waiting for even longer than that to make sure you thoroughly understand our policies and guidelines before applying. It's a great role, and we'd appreciate you volunteering, but be patient and enjoy contributing to articles yourself before beginning to review them. —Ganesha811 (talk)11:56, 26 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Ganesha811! You've been assigned as my mentor. :)

I've created a few edits and am starting a page about my work as a classical music composer. My edits right now pertain to work related to me, and I've been noting conflicts of interest. I'm being careful to ensure the sources are independent vs anyone's personal website.

If you happen to have time in the next few weeks to see if I'm approaching this in the right way, I'd really appreciate it!

Thank you --Quietcounterpoint (talk)19:16, 26 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! So far you are doing great, and I appreciate you disclosing your COI. You could also put a COI notice on your own user page (here); follow the instructions atTemplate:User COI. I'm happy to help if needed. I would note that while updating titles of works you composed or noting adaptations is productive, writing a neutral, high-quality article about yourself (as you are drafting in the sandbox) is very tough and I wouldn't recommend it. If you are indeednotable, then someone else will come along and create the article at some point. It'd be great to have your contributions on other topics you're interested in that you don't have a COI for, perhaps modern classical music or choral works in general. There's lots of friendly editors working in that space. —Ganesha811 (talk)19:36, 26 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]