User talk:Alaexis

you may be interested

i'm working on a rewrite of Religion in Abkhazia in my userspace - user:Sawyer777/Religion in Abkhazia. there's not much there yet but i've got this big old list of sources so i'm thinking it will be pretty long, especially in comparison to its sister article Religion in South Ossetia. i thought you may want to follow its progress and if you'd like to work on it or have any ideas, feel free! ... sawyer * he/they * talk 01:18, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the heads up and for working on that. Sure, I've added it to the watchlist.

Regarding the history section, ideally it should be based on more and better sources than just Clogg. She's not a church historian after all. However there are not a lot of sources about this topic, even fewer in English and even fewer are available online. Alaexis_¿question? 07:13, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

agreed about clogg - i am just laying things down right now, and will add more from the rest of the list as i go through each source & copyedit. still in its early stages for sure ... sawyer * he/they * talk 07:39, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Good luck! Will be looking at the draft once in a while. Alaexis_¿question? 10:52, 3 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How to remove "Orphan" article message on Article

Hello @Alaexis, There was a request to link the "orphaned" article on IPMX (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPMX) to another Wiki article. This has now been done. The article on JPEG XS which mentioned IPMX is now linking to the IPMX article (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JPEG_XS ). Also, I used the "find link tool" and the other 3 links suggested are for a different IPMX that does not relate to the Intenet Protocol Media Experience-IPMX, so they should not to be linked to this. How do I remove the message on the IPMX article about it being an "orphan" article? TechBossBabe (talk) 15:00, 6 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Alaexis_¿question? 21:04, 6 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

AMAZING! Thank you so much. TechBossBabe (talk) 21:45, 6 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Coleslorikeet (10:21, 21 January 2025)

Hello

I'm new and am having trouble trying to get the Wikipedia citation for Populate and Perish: Australian Women's fight for birth control, by Stefania Siedlecky and Diana Wyndham. Allen & Unwin, 1990.

Please help - I tried to follow the template but got it wrong. Also, the footnote [1] is at the top of the page but it should be in the section where I added information about the early RHA organisations and the change of name from RHA to FPA in 1960.

Thanks Coleslorikeet --Coleslorikeet (talk) 10:21, 21 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Coleslorikeet, I assume you wanted to use it in the Racial Hygiene Association of New South Wales article, right? The only error was that you didn't populate the last2 field, I've fixed it.

The citation should be after the statement it supports and not in the very beginning of the article, you'll need to move it there. Alaexis_¿question? 12:17, 21 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Many thanks Alaexis

I'm on my L plates

Coles Lorikeet Coleslorikeet (talk) 19:51, 21 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello again Alaexis

I don't know how to move footnote [1] to the right place, after the sentence about the name change in 1960. Could you please do that for me?

Cheers, Coleslorikeet Coleslorikeet (talk) 20:00, 21 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

No worries!

Done - you can see how the change looks in the code here. Alaexis_¿question? 21:38, 21 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Once again, thanks Coleslorikeet (talk) 06:43, 22 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Coleslorikeet on Women's Electoral Lobby (Australia) (21:24, 22 January 2025)

Hello Alaexis

I want to add a correct citation for Marian Sawer's "Making Women Count' ISBN 9780868409436

How can I fix this? Thanks Coleslorikeet --Coleslorikeet (talk) 21:24, 22 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Coleslorikeet, just looked at it and didn't see anything wrong. You might want to add page numbers to the citation, see Template:Cite book for the guidance. Alaexis_¿question? 22:22, 23 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Alaexis Coleslorikeet (talk) 23:33, 23 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Question from Arthistoryfromthesouth (08:27, 24 January 2025)

Hello! I noticed that a page I edited was moved to the draft section, and I'm wondering if you could clarify the difference between the draft section and my sandbox. Additionally, could you please guide me on where I can locate the draft page in my settings?

Thank you for your help! --Arthistoryfromthesouth (talk) 08:27, 24 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page watcher)@Arthistoryfromthesouth: Pleae go to your talk page. The information you want is there. - UtherSRG (talk) 12:46, 24 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Careen Brothers on Wikipedia:File upload wizard (16:15, 24 January 2025)

Hello, how do I upload a file. --Careen Brothers (talk) 16:15, 24 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Careen Brothers, please follow the instructions here. Alaexis_¿question? 12:30, 26 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hamas

Sorry, I've just forgotten to ping ('@Alaexis:') you, while giving new posts on Talk:Hamas. --Corriebertus (talk) 21:10, 3 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Corriebertus, no worries. I responded to your comment in the Seurat’s 2019 assertion seems incorrect section at 19:41, 2 February 2025 (UTC). Or are you talking about a different thread? Sorry if I've missed something. Alaexis_¿question? 21:35, 3 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Coleslorikeet (01:34, 4 February 2025)

I am having trouble setting up a user page for Coleslorikeet. Please help. --Coleslorikeet (talk) 01:34, 4 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not sure I understand the problem, just click on the red link in the title of this thread and write whatever you want there. Alaexis_¿question? 12:29, 4 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hamas edit

There were several requests to edit the article about Hamas. Why were they removed? The discussions are not over. 2.55.181.197 (talk) 00:32, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

user:Alaexis 2.55.181.197 (talk) 00:33, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, this is a bit of a technicality that we'll need to resolve before we can discuss the substance of the changes that you proposed. I appreciate that it can be quite frustrating, but please be patient. Since you're evidently quite knowledgeable about the topic, I'd suggest you create your own account. Once you're an Wikipedia:User_access_levels#Extendedconfirmed editor you'd be able to participate in the discussions yourself and would be taken more seriously. Alaexis_¿question? 21:20, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Shy fellow on User talk:Shy fellow (17:38, 13 February 2025)

Good afternoon I have a 2000.00 Romania currency that is not in seculation so how would I sell it I'm home Manitoba Canada --Shy fellow (talk) 17:38, 13 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How is this relevant to Wikipedia? Alaexis_¿question? 21:17, 13 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

This can be obsolete currency to be photographed and posted to Commons. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 46.34.165.86 (talk) 18:33, 14 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Obsolete currency carries with itself NUMISMATIC VALUE to be preserved virtually as photos on Commons. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 46.34.165.86 (talk) 18:43, 14 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think you'd be able to sell it here. Alaexis_¿question? 20:06, 14 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Nyandal (14:33, 14 February 2025)

Hello sir, it is how can I align a table of a short description about someone on the right topside of the article:
{|class="wikitable" style="float:right"
--Nyandal (talk) 14:33, 14 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, not sure I understand what you're trying to do. Which article are you editing? Alaexis_¿question? 20:06, 14 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I already achieved this here, so infobox floated from LEFT to RIGHT. Nyandal (talk) 18:52, 15 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Great! Alaexis_¿question? 13:32, 16 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Typically, when creating an infobox, you use one of the many infobox templates rather than using a table. For more information, see MOS:INFOBOX and Template:Infobox. Significa liberdade (she/her) (talk) 04:49, 18 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I did this now. Nyandal (talk) 08:50, 19 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Director Awitii (16:50, 18 February 2025)

Hello, I want to be recognized as a writer and director. How can I create a Wikipedia page about myself, and what are the notability requirements for film directors and scriptwriters? --Director Awitii (talk) 16:50, 18 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, please peruse WP:CREATIVE. Even if you don't satisfy them now I hope you will in future! Alaexis_¿question? 21:21, 19 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Jabiyan on User:Jabiyan/sandbox (10:27, 19 February 2025)

Rumel Ahmed This page is currently protected so that only administrators can create it. it's allow for me? --Jabiyan (talk) 10:27, 19 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Jabiyan, as you can see when you click on the red link, someone tried to repeatedly create this page even though the subject didn't satisfy the notability criteria. I'm not sure that the draft in your sandbox is ready for the mainspace but if/when you think that it's ready you can simply write to User:Discospinster who protected the page or to WP:AN. Alaexis_¿question? 21:28, 19 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Question from Rleverette135 on Wikipedia:Featured article review/FAR urgents (05:44, 23 February 2025)

Rebecca --Rleverette135 (talk) 05:44, 23 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Rleverette135 did you want to ask smth? Alaexis_¿question? 09:29, 23 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Leopard269 (12:40, 25 February 2025)

Hello, I have been trying but failing to properly use wiktionary. It seems so different from regular Wikipedia. For example, I'm trying to put words in the Rwandan language and their etymology (loanword from another language group). But I'm not doing it properly. Here's my poor attempt. How do I fix it? https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/indogobe#Rwanda-Rundi --Leopard269 (talk) 12:40, 25 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Leopard269, to be honest I'm not familiar with the policies of Wiktionary. The editor who deleted your entry cited a couple of policies, so if I were you I'd review them, and if that still doesn't answer my question, I'd ask the editor who deleted your content. Alaexis_¿question? 22:15, 25 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Snowmancoffee on User talk:Snowmancoffee (14:49, 28 February 2025)

How do i change my page's title? --Snowmancoffee (talk) 14:49, 28 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page watcher) @Snowmancoffee: Assuming you meant the information you put in your talk page to be the start of a draft article, I've moved it to User:Snowmancoffee/Sandbox. - UtherSRG (talk) 16:12, 28 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Saleesh2121 on User:Saleesh2121 (18:28, 4 March 2025)

Hi --Saleesh2121 (talk) 18:28, 4 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Meet me at the "Sexual violence on 10/7" talk page

Hi Alaexis, hope you're doing well. There's currently an ongoing debate over at the Sexual and gender-based violence in the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel about whether there was any sexual violence committed at all... because of course there is. I saw that this is a page you've made some good edits to in the past. I've put a message on the talk page supporting another user who gave an exhaustive argument detailing how the cited sources clearly do not deny that rape took place, and he was met with a very condescending response, followed by a counter-argument that was not responded to. Would you be interested in showing your support for this guy and his argument over on the talk page? The fact that Wikipedia has been reduced to this kind of rape denial is sad and pathetic and I think it's our obligation to do something about it. Cheers and thank you for the good work that you do. The Shadow-Fighter (talk) 06:31, 8 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @The Shadow-Fighter, thanks for letting me know. It looks like the current version of the sentence in question is mostly okay, I left a note on the talk page.

To avoid the appearance of canvassing, it's better to tag all editors who have participated in past discussions or request feedback in public venues (see WP:SEEKHELP though not all options listed there are equally helpful). Alaexis_¿question? 21:12, 8 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Agreed, looks like we found a good middle-ground. The Shadow-Fighter (talk) 21:40, 8 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Actually… it looks like it’s backslid yet again. I’m not sure I like this current version, and the guy we’re debating on the talk page is saying the UN report “could not find evidence of sexual violence” which runs contrary to their released report. Do you have anything to add to his retort to your statement? The Shadow-Fighter (talk) 07:21, 9 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please keep the discussion at the talk page of the article. Alaexis_¿question? 16:45, 9 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Crisysjsdjf (14:17, 12 March 2025)

hello what is a good way to edit --Crisysjsdjf (talk) 14:17, 12 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Vinnie1969 on Mrs McGinty's Dead (03:03, 17 March 2025)

Hi.The current explanation of the title does not make sense.It is obvious the novel is titled Mrs McGintys Dead because solving the murder of the aforementioned character is the plot of the novel.The title has nothing to do with a children's game.,p. --Vinnie1969 (talk) 03:03, 17 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Vinnie1969, I've added a citation-needed tag to the article, if no one provides a reliable source supporting this statement within a reasonable time, you can delete it. Alaexis_¿question? 21:11, 17 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Jake h01 on Draft:AFC Solihull (01:02, 20 March 2025)

When submitting my draft the Drafts name appears in red and says it can’t be found --Jake h01 (talk) 01:02, 20 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page watcher) @Jake h01: Draft:AFC Solihull is the correct link. I think you want that in your COI declaration on your user page. I'll fix it for you. - UtherSRG (talk) 11:11, 20 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Treenerisgoofy (22:25, 21 March 2025)

Hello! If I currently go to a school that is listed on Wikipedia, can I edit the page with new, updated information? Thanks :) --Treenerisgoofy (talk) 22:25, 21 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey @Treenerisgoofy, sorry for the late response.

The short answer is yes. Naturally your changes should be based on reliable sources. If you're getting paid to do these edits, or otherwise have some kind of conflict of interest, please check the policy that I've linked. Alaexis_¿question? 22:05, 22 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, thank you very much! The changes I would make would be citated (if thats a word), of course. Thank you. Treenerisgoofy (talk) 22:06, 22 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Good luck! Alaexis_¿question? 22:12, 22 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from QBAustin4 (16:35, 24 March 2025)

Thanks for the introduction. Austin Perry Smith her and I am interested in publishing a page and being able to make edits. I am a current college student working on my masters degree in Computer Science who is also a collegian football QB who has been playing football for 18 years and I'm only 22. However when I look for information it's most of it isn't true. Example it might have me going to my old college but my age might say 32 when I'm 22. I'd like to create my own narrative and maybe get articles of some links from my career. Is that something I can accomplish here? --QBAustin4 (talk) 16:35, 24 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @QBAustin4, to be honest I didn't understand what exactly you want to achieve here. Can you be more specific: what article do you you want to create/improve, and in what way? Alaexis_¿question? 21:07, 25 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from LJDITWINGTN (13:22, 25 March 2025)

Hi sir how check my article is published or not --LJDITWINGTN (talk) 13:22, 25 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey @LJDITWINGTN, if you're referring to what you wrote here, it's definitely not ready to be published. Please check WP:NOTABILITY criteria and Help:Your first article. Alaexis_¿question? 21:11, 25 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Saeed Cloth House (10:38, 26 March 2025)

Hello there from where i can start making the Article ? --Saeed Cloth House (talk) 10:38, 26 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Saeed Cloth House, please read Help:Your first article. Alaexis_¿question? 22:13, 26 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from RodrigoArtRik (03:45, 8 April 2025)

Hi, could you help me out with fixing the "Antonio Paim" page? --RodrigoArtRik (talk) 03:45, 8 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Forget it, someone deleted the page. RodrigoArtRik (talk) 11:53, 8 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Communication (involving Hamas)

Thanks for answering me, roughly a month ago (presumably 28Feb), on the Hamas talk page in section “Working ethics…”. I have not yet read your reaction, and it can even take some more time before I will, because I’m extremely busy with preparing edits and preparing new talk discussions (concerning Hamas). In doing that I’m following my own systematics in which I will surely, ‘at the right time’, get back to or at least read all such replies, from you and all others. Meanwhile, if you might ever urgently need my answer or my opinion about something, please give me an old-fashioned call on my talk page (like what I’m doing right now here; I hardly ever check my @ alerts). Kind regards, --Corriebertus (talk) 09:42, 10 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Once again, I forgot to ping you, about my new post on Talk:Hamas. --Corriebertus (talk) 09:29, 24 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Wikiman72119 (15:27, 10 April 2025)

Hello --Wikiman72119 (talk) 15:27, 10 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Jwlecofarmretreat on User:Jwlecofarmretreat (10:46, 12 April 2025)

I wnat help to make a wiki for Jah Wa Le --Jwlecofarmretreat (talk) 10:46, 12 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Jwlecofarmretreat on User:Jwlecofarmretreat (10:47, 12 April 2025)

Jah Wa Le - A Sanctuary for Nature, Community, and Purpose in Queensland, Australia Overview: Jah Wa Le is an environmental conservation organisation and thriving eco-community located in Durong, Queensland, Australia. It is a visionary project focused on sustainability, community-building, and education, aiming to create a self-sustaining sanctuary that minimizes reliance on external resources. Situated on 40 acres of dry sclerophyll native forest, Jah Wa Le is dedicated to land regeneration, fostering local support networks, and educating people about sustainable living and the local ecosystem. Mission and Values:

* Deep connection to the earth and nature.
* Building a supportive and vibrant off-grid community.
* Implementing and promoting sustainability in action.
* Prioritizing environmental conservation, particularly the protection of native and endangered animals and local ecosystems.
* Drawing inspiration from nature and art that aligns with environmentalism and connection.

Location: Durong, Queensland, Australia. Described as a "Forest Nest." Key Aspects and Features:

* Connection to Nature: Offers an immersive experience in a Queensland forest setting with opportunities to observe native wildlife. Examples include:
  * Spot: A resident, non-venomous coastal python living in the community hall, who helps manage the mouse population.
  * Patrick: A cheeky possum visitor known for trying to steal food.
* Off-Grid Community: A welcoming and supportive group of individuals committed to positive impact and living in harmony with the land.
* Sustainability in Action: Focuses on eco-friendly practices and learning about off-grid living.
* Environmental Conservation: Actively works to protect native and endangered animals and the health of local ecosystems. Supports the Au --Jwlecofarmretreat (talk) 10:47, 12 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, what is your question? Alaexis_¿question? 20:03, 12 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Elorm1225 (06:49, 14 April 2025)

How do I go about creating a new page on here for Patrick Amofah, Ewura Karim Adams, and Woezor TV, among others I might be writing about? --Elorm1225 (talk) 06:49, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

hello BraddersGRKBRO (talk) 20:43, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please review Help:Your first article. Alaexis_¿question? 21:15, 18 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Youngmin K (00:25, 20 April 2025)

How do I start to create my own biography? --Youngmin K (talk) 00:25, 20 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Youngmin K, are you sure you satisfy the WP:Notability criteria? Alaexis_¿question? 10:49, 20 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Ileague (07:27, 20 April 2025)

Can you help me unlock post editing? --Ileague (talk) 07:27, 20 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Ileague, what exactly do you want to edit and cannot? Alaexis_¿question? 10:57, 20 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from SRALICENCED (21:15, 23 April 2025)

Hi. Hope you're having a good day. How do I cite sources? Is there a referencing style I should use? Can I share links to press and government web pages as sources? --SRALICENCED (talk) 21:15, 23 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@SRALICENCED, sorry for the late response. Please review WP:CITE, if you have specific questions about citing something feel free to ask. You definitely can use media outlets, as to government web pages, they would usually be considered WP:PRIMARY sources, so some care should be taken when using them. Alaexis_¿question? 21:08, 25 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Rainbowwzz (11:23, 27 April 2025)

what happens if a page is vandalised and the original page hasn't been preserved? --Rainbowwzz (talk) 11:23, 27 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Rainbowwzz, all versions are always preserved, just click View History and you'll see them. Alaexis_¿question? 18:45, 27 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

A move request you voted on is being discussed again

Feel free to reexamine your decision and vote again on the Kissufim massacre -> Kissufim Attack request Someonefighter (talk) 21:47, 28 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Omarie Dowridge (01:59, 30 April 2025)

how do I create a citation --Omarie Dowridge (talk) 01:59, 30 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Omarie Dowridge, please review Wikipedia:Citing_sources. Alaexis_¿question? 19:35, 30 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Falsification and problems on the Abasgia page

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abasgia

On this page, the trolls are writing some name in Cyrillic in the native language of Abasgia. The page also indicated "Abazgi language" and they have created a page about this language on Wikipedia, this is an unimaginable lie and falsification, because no one knows what the Abazgi language was and whether it has any connection with the modern Abaz-Abkhazian language. Please pay attention to this page too, because the object of your interest is Abkhazia. They also added some Abkhazian paganism and in short in Abasgia, the page is in some unimaginable madness.

I also don't understand how they created this fake page about "Abazgi languages", these trolls are doing incredible things. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abazgi_languages 188.169.6.61 (talk) 20:02, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, thanks for the heads up. Indeed a lot of information has been added without sources or with improper ones. I've reviewed the pages you've mentioned and some other related ones and did some clean up. Alaexis_¿question? 15:01, 3 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Gaucho37498 (15:16, 2 May 2025)

Hi Alaexis,

I am new and would like to update a biographical page but I want to make sure it is done properly, the first time around. I have the text and legitmate citations ready but when you get to the edit page, it looks a bit daunting. Can you explain to me how to properly input a citation please?

Also, how to input a wikipedia link. Is it just as simple as place the text in between two square brackets? example

Also, when I add a new citation, does wikipedia automatically edit and change the citation number, or do I have to do that manually somehow?

Many thanks in advance

Roo --Gaucho37498 (talk) 15:16, 2 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Gaucho37498, first of all, don't worry, even if you miss something by mistake, others will usually fix it.

Yes, wikilinking is done exactly like you've described.

As to the citations, it can be a bit daunting. Please review Wikipedia:Citing_sources#Inline_citations, if you do it like it's described there, a proper citation with a number will be created. If something doesn't work, send me a link to the page and I'd be happy to help. Alaexis_¿question? 15:07, 3 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Question from On80shirt (00:05, 12 May 2025)

Hi.

I started editing for the first time this week. How do you edit "Association of Tennis Professionals Top Serbian male singles tennis players" at the bottom of this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miomir_Kecmanovi%C4%87#External_links

Also, how is an image of an athlete uploaded? I wanted to post a profile photo for Dylan Harper (basketball player) and Branko Đurić (tennis).

If I have more questions, I will reach out to you again.

Thank you. --On80shirt (talk) 00:05, 12 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @On80shirt, do I understand you correctly that you want to add an external link to the article about Miomir Kecmanović? I'm not sure it would add value, please review WP:EL.

As to the images, the best way it to upload them to WikiCommons [1], then they can be used in any Wikipedia. Alaexis_¿question? 12:46, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

No, I want to change the date of Top Serbian male singles tennis players. Right now it says "As of May 6 2025".

Can you please help? 76.67.116.213 (talk) 20:51, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Ah got it. It seems to be working automatically somehow. I have no idea how it works, I'd suggest you ask for help here. Alaexis_¿question? 08:51, 14 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Userboxes

I need help in creating a Userbox

No idea, sorry. Alaexis_¿question? 12:47, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Monzalesame (12:42, 15 May 2025)

Good day Alaexis. Thank you for being my mentor. Can you look at my draft asrticle and let me know what the issue is? --Monzalesame (talk) 12:42, 15 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey @Monzalesame, I can't add much to what the editor who has declined your submission has written ("the draft needs multiple published sources that are: in-depth (not just brief mentions about the subject or routine announcements), reliable, secondary, strictly independent of the subject"). See here for more details Wikipedia:Notability (organizations and companies). Happy to take a look at the article once you fix this issue. Alaexis_¿question? 07:04, 16 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Alaexis I have added external referrences and corrected citation formating. Added a section for "See Also". Added a distintive information about Citadel LLC. Changed the tone to a more Neutral one by rewording claims to be more factual and neutral, in line with Wikipedia's guidelines. Please have a look at it. ~~~ Monzalesame (talk) 07:46, 16 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please re-read the notability criteria. The IOL source seems okay, CFI is borderline, the rest aren't reliable sources. You need multiple sources to prove notability. Alaexis_¿question? 18:47, 16 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Alaexis

Thank you for your feedback. I have now added three credible sources that I believe meet the notability criteria. I’d appreciate it if you could take a moment to review them and let me know your thoughts. Please let me know if further improvements are needed. Monzalesame (talk) 13:32, 19 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Itsakyaduvanshi (18:42, 15 May 2025)

hello , how do i create citation --Itsakyaduvanshi (talk) 18:42, 15 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Itsakyaduvanshi, see Help:Footnotes#Footnotes:_the_basics. Alaexis_¿question? 07:10, 16 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Heywahoo (23:11, 23 May 2025)

Hi Alaexis, I would replace what's there with the following; The Petersons are a family band from Branson Missouri. A city in the southern part of the state, in an area known as the Ozarks, where Bluegrass, Country, and Gospel music are popular and tourism has thrived. Branson has an active music scene. Famous musicians and venues have given Branson a reputation for great music.¶Like most bands they started small, playing local fairs, cafes and festivals. Their first gig was a show at a church in the nearby town of Mountain Grove in 2005. Their reputation grew when they won a local Gospel competition and an appearance on American Idol in 2015 gained them national notoriety. ¶In 2019 they took their home–grown style of music to Europe, playing shows in the U.K., Ireland, and Finland. ¶In 2019 they took their home–grown style of music to Europe, playing shows in the U.K., Ireland, and Finland. In 2025 they toured New Zealand. i would value your critique. Am I on the right track? Wahoo --Heywahoo (talk) 23:11, 23 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Heywahoo, can you explain what article would you want to edit? Alaexis_¿question? 08:53, 24 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]