User talk:Bessmorris

Hi I would like to create a user sub page but I am not sure how. Thanks. --bessmorris 09:25, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Create a page called "User:Bessmorris/Subpage" (without the quotes, replace Subpage with the name you want). Kotiwalo (talk) 09:27, 27 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, but how do I create a page? Sorry I am very new to this. --bessmorris 09:28, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Well, type it in the navigation box of Wikipedia as if you were searching for the said article. You should see a link "Create this page" or something like that. Note that the user and page names are case sensitive, so "user:bessmorris/subpage" isn't a subpage of your user page. If you want a generic sandbox page, I'll leave a red link here, just click it and you'll see the "create this page" link: User:Bessmorris/Sandbox. Happy subpaging! Kotiwalo (talk) 10:07, 27 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Correction: Clicking on the red link let's you into the edit form straight away. Just put something there and save the page. Kotiwalo (talk) 10:18, 27 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks you've been very helpful. Are you interested in being adopted? --bessmorris 03:27, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

I haven't joined the official adoption thing but sure, I'll help you whenever I can. Just leave a message here or on my talk page. You can also use WP:Help desk for assistance. See you around! Kotiwalo (talk) 06:36, 28 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks so much, I will be in touch. --bessmorris 08:48, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

By the way in case no one's welcomed you yet you should take a look at our great welcoming page. It has useful information for new editors. Kotiwalo (talk) 10:40, 28 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, will do. --bessmorris 13:33, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

{{helpme}}.[edit]

Hi I have just made a minor edit in an article (I added the word the infront of United Kingdom where it was appropriate). I noted this edit as a minor edit but I don't understand where I should leave my signature? I appreciate that other wikipedians need to know what I have done but where do I do this? Thanks --bessmorris 11:24, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

{{helpme}}. Hi I have just made a minor edit in an article (I added the word the infront of United Kingdom where it was appropriate). I noted this edit as a minor edit but I don't understand where I should leave my signature? I appreciate that other wikipedians need to know what I have done but where do I do this? Thanks --bessmorris 06:18, 7 August 2009 (UTC)

You only use your signature on talk pages, not when editing articles or in edit summaries. tommy talk 16:45, 24 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Talkback[edit]

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Your recent edits[edit]

Hello. In case you didn't know, when you add content to talk pages and Wikipedia pages that have open discussion, you should sign your posts by typing four tildes ( ~~~~ ) at the end of your comment. You may also click on the signature button located above the edit window. This will automatically insert a signature with your username or IP address and the time you posted the comment. This information is useful because other editors will be able to tell who said what, and when. Thank you. --SineBot (talk) 06:33, 9 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. Should I sign into the chat/ discussion page for each edit I make? --bessmorris 12:09, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

Mind if I answer instead of the bot =)? Yes, you should sign all your messages on talk pages (both user talk and article talk). The automatic signature is easy and quick to use and read. Kotiwalo (talk) 12:31, 9 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

OK, will do thanks for the advice. --bessmorris 08:36, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

Welcome![edit]

Welcome to Wikipedia, Bessmorris! I am tom have been editing Wikipedia for quite some time. I just wanted to say hi and welcome you to Wikipedia! If you have any questions, feel free to leave me a message on my talk page or by typing {{helpme}} at the bottom of this page. I love to help new users, so don't be afraid to leave a message! I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are some pages that you might find helpful:

I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Oh yeah, I almost forgot, when you post on talk pages you should sign your name on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~); that should automatically produce your username and the date after your post. If you need help, check out Wikipedia:Questions, ask me on my talk page, or place {{helpme}} on your talk page and ask your question there. Again, welcome!

I figured this might be useful to you. Great work on the Effects of cannabis article! If you have any questions, just ask on my talk page. Happy editing!

A8UDI talk 02:55, 21 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks[edit]

Hi Tdinatale, thanks for the message. I still don't quite understand how to sign my posts... sorry. Do I have to go into the discussion/ talk page of the article and create a new message/ post detailing what I have done? Thanks for your help! I am loving being involved with Wikipedia, it is an awesome resource and I hope I can help. --bessmorris 06:35, 24 September 2009 (UTC)

Oh and thanks for the cookies! --bessmorris 06:38, 24 September 2009 (UTC)

Haha[edit]

Oh you're funny.. You only need to "sign" your posts on talk pages, only (such as on here or on an article's discussion page.. or on something such as WP:ANI)... not when you edit a page. Your name and time is automatically recorded when you edit pages. (See "History" or "View History"at the top). tommy talk 19:40, 25 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, thanks! Yes, I have been very very confused because I have had a number of messages saying I should sign on talk pages but I thought I already was! OK, so now I know what to do, thanks again. --bessmorris 02:33, 28 September 2009 (UTC)

PDFs[edit]

Hi can anyone tell me how to link PDFs to a wiki page? Thanks. --bessmorris 06:12, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

To link any website or address, you'd type it like this [www.abv.com/qwwef/pdf appeared text here] and it will have the little red pdf logo as an external link, but as far as I know, unlike images, PDF's are not actually uploaded onto Wikipedia. A8UDI talk 09:14, 26 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks --bessmorris 01:28, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

User Subpage/ Sandbox[edit]

Hi can someone help me create a sandbox please? I want to start drafting an article and have been told the best way to do that is in a user sandbox. I have tried but don't seem to be having much luck.

Thanks --bessmorris 01:04, 5 November 2009 (UTC)

Talkback[edit]

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A8 UDI 02:49, 12 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

{{helpme}}.[edit]

Hi I wonder if someone can help me. I have created a new page entitled Cannabis in Australia (similar in structure and content to (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_history_of_cannabis_in_the_United_States) in my sandbox (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Bessmorris/Sandbox). I am keen for other editors to have a look at the article and then to help me upload it.

Thanks bessmorris 02:38, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

Your recent edits[edit]

Hello. In case you didn't know, when you add content to talk pages and Wikipedia pages that have open discussion, you should sign your posts by typing four tildes ( ~~~~ ) at the end of your comment. You may also click on the signature button located above the edit window. This will automatically insert a signature with your username or IP address and the time you posted the comment. This information is useful because other editors will be able to tell who said what, and when. Thank you. --SineBot (talk) 06:00, 26 March 2010 (UTC) Thanks. Is this correct? --bessmorris 06:02, 26 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

DYK[edit]

Hello, Bessmorris. You have new messages at Fuhghettaboutit's talk page.

Having difficulty with your signature?[edit]

Hi Bess. I notice you are typing in your signature and timestamp, and dear old Sine Bot is chasing after you, signing your posts. Make sure you end talk page posts with an automatic signature that links to your talkpage - click the signature button on the edit toolbar or add four tildas ~~~~ after your post. If you're already adding the four tildas, but the result isn't what you expected or doesn't link to your talkpage, reply here and I'll see if I can help. --Elen of the Roads (talk) 16:23, 27 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi thanks for your help... every time I post in a talk page I sign off with four tildes or press the signature button, but each time I get a Sinebot chasing me. Am I doing something wrong? --bessmorris 02:25, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

I bet I know what's happened. You'll find a menu item "My Preferences" at the top of the page. It will take you to a page which contains a section for "Signature" and a box to type your signature in. Whatever is in the box, delete it, and save (button at the bottom of the page). Come out of My Preferences, then go back it, and you should see in the Preview of existing signature that you now have a sig which links to your user and talk page. Get back to me if this doesn't work, or if I haven't been clear enough. --Elen of the Roads (talk) 17:09, 31 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks so much - will see if that worked! --Bessmorris (talk) 04:16, 1 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Woo hoo! Thankyouthankyouthankyou! --Bessmorris (talk) 04:17, 1 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You're very welcome :) --Elen of the Roads (talk) 07:17, 1 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Cannabis in Australia[edit]

On April 3, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Cannabis in Australia, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 00:03, 3 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

WP:AN[edit]

Your editing is being discussed here. You may comment or respond if you wish. Beyond My Ken (talk) 07:28, 19 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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