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Question from Majanuser (07:36, 15 April 2024)

Hello .. How can I be an administrative user so I can change a page title on Wikipeida? --Majanuser (talk) 07:36, 15 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi, you can rename any pages (we call it moving) once you're autoconfirmed, you don't require administrator access to do this (although if you do want info on how to become an administrator you can find that at WP:ADMIN).

To become autoconfirmed your account must be 4 days old and have made 10 edits. From looking at your account history you need to make 8 more edits. In the meantime, you can open a page move request and someone with the required permissions will review and perform the move if it is accepted.

Hope this helps, Encoded  Talk 💬 13:47, 21 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Bigy Billionz on User:Bigy Billionz (19:17, 18 April 2024)

Hi mentor.. How do I upload my picture?? --Bigy Billionz (talk) 19:17, 18 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi, you can visit WP:UPLOAD to upload any pictures, it'll guide you through the whole process there too :) Thanks, Encoded  Talk 💬 13:44, 21 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from NightTokyo (16:49, 19 April 2024)

Hello! I'm new to wikipedia, but understand a bit how to edit data and have previously edited just without an account. I'm a community activist and write articles on my blog, when news from a reputable source is added -- sometimes I add it to the person. I have repeatedly encountered cleansing of "inconvenient" data, my changes were simply rolled back. what can I do about it and how do you advise me to fight it? after all, there are people who "protect" some oligarchs and corrupt officials from publishing data they don't want to publish, which they want to keep silent about --NightTokyo (talk) 16:49, 19 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi, I've had a look at your edit history and I can't see any reverts, were you using another account or IP editing? If you're able to send the link to an alt account/IP account I can have a look and give some advice on that.

With regards to reverted edits in general, Wikipedia follows strict verifiability policy, meaning that all text must be verifiable by a reliable source, if you've sourced content correctly and it's being reverted you can revert it back (See WP:3RR first) and open a discussion on the talk page, feel free to tag me there if you need to do this and I can have a look too.

Many thanks, Encoded  Talk 💬 13:43, 21 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Zedwow (22:32, 19 April 2024)

Hi, so i was editing an article, and when i put the source it warned me of something? Like the source was like unreliable and all. Could i have an explanation please. Thanks. Zedwow (talk) 22:32, 19 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi, what source were you trying to use? If possible could you please post a link in reply to this message, thanks! Encoded  Talk 💬 13:40, 21 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from XrayNinerBravo (21:26, 24 April 2024)

Hi there, Sir! I am XrayNinerBravo, and you have been assigned as my mentor. How, in your personal experience, do you write in "encyclopedia grammar"? That is, how do you write good articles with grammar all can understand with unbiased views? --XrayNinerBravo (talk) 21:26, 24 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi @XrayNinerBravo, welcome to Wikipedia!

I found that it's something that I learnt along the way, Wikipedia has a lot of policies and guidance regarding editing and the style of writing. Some great resources are WikiProject Grammar, the Manual of Style (policies and guidelines for writing), and there's also a tutorial on how to get started on the Wiki. If you'd like to send me an example edit/page you're looking to do I'd be happy to provide some feedback. With regards to unbiased views, WP:RS is the place to go - I'd recommend reading that first.

Hope this helps, Encoded  Talk 💬 16:07, 25 April 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for your help! I'll be sure to take a look at it. XrayNinerBravo (talk) 16:45, 25 April 2024 (UTC)

No problem! If you have any other questions please feel free to send me a message! :) Encoded  Talk 💬 07:20, 26 April 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for the help. But another question I have is if I take a picture of something that is copyrighted or trademarked can I use it on wikipedia? Diapragm (talk) 14:24, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

It would depend specifically on what it is.

For example, if it's just an picture you've taken of a logo that would be copyrighted, if it's a picture you've taken of a logo on a building where the building is the main focus point that's (probably) fair use.

You are able to upload copyrighted content in specific circumstances, the policy regarding that is available here.

Do you have a specific example you'd like me to take a look at? This isn't my area of expertise but I'm happy to advise.

Thanks, Encoded  Talk 💬 16:22, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Diapragm (13:49, 27 April 2024)

Hello, I'm trying to add a picture for the Natural Bridge Caverns in San Antonio of the caverns themselves in the infobox. Right now it only has the logo and I can't find an image of the caverns in Wikimedia. I have multiple pictures of the caverns that I took that I can use, but I'm just wondering how to upload them and how I can use them? And also how does the citation work when I took the picture versus if I find it on the internet? --Diapragm (talk) 13:49, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi, you can upload images at WP:UPLOAD.

All images used on Wikipedia need to be under a license that we accept so that legally we can use them. If you took the image, you can decide the license yourself and use it freely wherever. If you didn't take the image, it'll need to aleady be under one of the accepted licenses. The file upload wizard I linked at the start of the message will run you through the entire process and add the required credit / license info to the picture, you can decide how you're credited and it'll show up when the image is clicked on.

You can use images anywhere like this: [[File:Example.jpg]]. There's an image button in the visual page editor which is much easier to use.

There's some examples of images I've uploaded here. There's 1 on there I took myself, the rest are from credited external authors.

Hope this helps, and if you have any further questions please feel free to send me a message. Encoded  Talk 💬 23:10, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for the help. But another question I have is if I take a picture of something that is copyrighted or trademarked can I use it on wikipedia?

Diapragm (talk) 14:25, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

It would depend specifically on what it is.

For example, if it's just an picture you've taken of a logo that would be copyrighted, if it's a picture you've taken of a logo on a building where the building is the main focus point that's (probably) fair use.

You are able to upload copyrighted content in specific circumstances, the policy regarding that is available here.

Do you have a specific example you'd like me to take a look at? This isn't my area of expertise but I'm happy to advise.

Thanks, Encoded  Talk 💬 16:23, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Syringe Tiger (15:10, 27 April 2024)

Hello, what's a mentor? How can I become an administrator? --Syringe Tiger (talk) 15:10, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi, a mentor is someone who helps newcomers to the website with any questions they have.

To become an administrator:

You must have years of a good edit history that shows you understand Wikipedia policies, have good judgement, a good temperament, and have a need for the administrator toolset. A nomination is then made at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship where the community decides if the user deserves the tools. Honestly, you can do 95% of tasks on Wikipedia without being an administrator. (Quote from WP:ADFAQ#BECOME)

Hope this helps, Encoded  Talk 💬 22:52, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

Suppose a very grumpy user has been promoted to administrator. By his grumpy attitude, what might they do? Syringe Tiger (talk) 15:58, 30 April 2024 (UTC)

I'm sorry I'm not sure I understand your question. Encoded  Talk 💬 16:23, 30 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Havardperson (22:24, 27 April 2024)

Hi my mentor Lew, I am join Wekipedia member at now.

I have one question for edit Wikipeida, If occuring conflict with other member by reason of edit, which reaction i need for cleat conflict with other? --Havardperson (talk) 22:25, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi, there's a number of ways to resolve conflict on Wikipedia. You should always start with option 1 and work your way up if necessary.

1. Discussion on the talk page / third opinion.

2. Specialised noticeboards.

3. Request for comments

4. Dispute resolution

You can learn more about dispute resolution at WP:DR and file a request if needed at WP:DRR. If you need any more help or would like me to help with a dispute please let me know.

Hope this helps, Encoded  Talk 💬 22:57, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

Thank you mentor Lew, For guide to me! I will reference that your answer! Havardperson (talk) 05:08, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

Collen Mashawana article

Hi there, can you please check the Collen Mashawana page if it's written on neutral standpoint and kindly tag it for speedy deletion if it does not meet the 5 pillars of Wikipedia. I think this is a paid article.Bobbyshabangu _talk 16:23, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi, I'm unable to look at it right now but I've set a reminder and will have a look later today or tomorrow. I'll message back here when I've checked it. Thanks, Encoded  Talk 💬 16:26, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi, there's not a speedy deletion criteria that this would match, and I think it is far more constructive to improve the article rather than delete it. I've tagged it for cleanup due to cite overkill, do you have any evidence that it may have been a paid article? If you do, I'm happy to tag the article and action on that. Thanks, Encoded  Talk 💬 08:36, 29 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Bankrr (02:27, 1 May 2024)

hello how can i post an artiste biography on --Bankrr (talk) 02:27, 1 May 2024 (UTC)

Hi, yes you can create articles for biographies as long as they follow the BLP policy. Encoded  Talk 💬 06:55, 1 May 2024 (UTC)