User talk:98.163.218.52
September 2025
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Hello, I'm Adakiko. I noticed that you made a change to an article, Flow Tribe, but you didn't provide a source. I’ve removed it for now, but if you’d like to include a citation to a reliable source and re-add it, please do so! If you think I made a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thanks. Adakiko (talk) 08:03, 16 September 2025 (UTC)
- I am a member of the band. Is this not a first hand source? 98.163.218.52 (talk) 23:33, 18 September 2025 (UTC)
Use of your own knowledge is wp:original research. Content on Wikipedia needs to be wp:verifiable and cite wp:reliable sources. See help:referencing for beginners. Thank you Adakiko (talk) 06:46, 17 September 2025 (UTC)
Please do not add or change content, as you did at Flow Tribe, without citing a reliable source. Please review the guidelines at Wikipedia:Citing sources to see how to add references to an article. Thank you. Sumanuil. (talk to me) 04:36, 20 September 2025 (UTC)
- I have cited the bands official website for changed I have made. You have removed my citations 98.163.218.52 (talk) 04:44, 20 September 2025 (UTC)
- Putting a URL in your edit summary isn't a "citation". It has to be in the article. Sumanuil. (talk to me) 05:04, 20 September 2025 (UTC)
- please see that my source is sited under the reference section that you have reverted. 98.163.218.52 (talk) 05:05, 20 September 2025 (UTC)
- You put it in the middle of the heading the first time. You've done it correctly now, but remember how it works next time. Although you should probably double-check the dates. Sumanuil. (talk to me) 05:12, 20 September 2025 (UTC)
Wikipedia and copyright
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Hello 98.163.218.52! While we appreciate your contributions to Wikipedia, it's important to understand and adhere to guidelines about using information from sources to prevent copyright and plagiarism issues. Here are the key points:
- Limited quotation: You may only copy or translate a small portion of a source. Any direct quotations must be enclosed in double quotation marks (") and properly cited using an inline citation. More information is available on the non-free content page. To learn how to cite a source, see Help:Referencing for beginners.
- Paraphrasing: Beyond limited quotations, you are required to put all information in your own words. Following the source's wording too closely can lead to copyright issues and is not permitted; see Wikipedia:Close paraphrasing. Even when paraphrasing, you must still cite your sources as appropriate.
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It's very important that contributors understand and follow these practices. Persistent failure to comply may result in being blocked from editing. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please ask them here on this page, or leave a message on my talk page. Thank you. Yerlo (talk) 13:03, 20 September 2025 (UTC)