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Hi! This is my talk page, feel free to drop me a message. To experienced editors: feel free to stalk my talk page and reply to any threads here.To admins: I prefer that my talk page remain unprotected, even if it's being vandalized. Such edits do not particularly bother me and I prefer to remain accessible to anyone who would like to reach me. However, if the volume of vandalism is so high that no other solution would stop disruption, I don't mind if my talk page is semi-protected for a day or two. Hopefully, this is a rare occurrence.

Question from Emmess Shaiju (15:18, 7 May 2025)

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Hello How can I write articles and biography in wiki --Emmess Shaiju (talk) 15:18, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Emmess Shaiju: Welcome! Creating a new article from scratch is extremely challenging, and new editors are strongly recommended to spend a few months learning how Wikipedia works, by making improvements to some of our existing seven million articles before trying it. When you do decide to have a go at a new article, you are highly encouraged to read Help:Your first article. If you haven't already also check out the tutorial; it's a lot of fun! Happy editing! HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 20:40, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from ManNamedTrinity (21:51, 7 May 2025)

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hi! thank you for your support–i recently added some context on an article, how can i make sure it gets published? --ManNamedTrinity (talk) 21:51, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

ManNamedTrinity, which article are you talking about? I don't see any edits with this account. Best, HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 20:41, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Amiin adan isaq on Applications of artificial intelligence (12:02, 10 May 2025)

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Video rain in somali and volg --Amiin adan isaq (talk) 12:02, 10 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Amiin adan isaq, do you have a question about Wikipedia? If so, we'd be happy to help :) HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 20:40, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Luis Ignacio Rodríguez (10:25, 13 May 2025)

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Where do I have to press to start doing an article? --Luis Ignacio Rodríguez (talk) 10:25, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Luis Ignacio Rodríguez: Welcome! Creating a new article from scratch is extremely challenging, and new editors are strongly recommended to spend a few months learning how Wikipedia works, by making improvements to some of our existing seven million articles before trying it. When you do decide to have a go at a new article, you are highly encouraged to read Help:Your first article. If you haven't already also check out the tutorial; it's a lot of fun! Happy editing! HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 20:39, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Coachjakenyc (01:17, 15 May 2025)

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Hello, how are you? We created this Wikipedia page a few months now and was wondering how can we get it published. What steps need to be done in order for this. We've had back and forth conversations where we had to re-create pages and this is the new one created. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. --Coachjakenyc (talk) 01:17, 15 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Coachjakenyc, I don't think that article is ready for prime time. I'd give Help:Your first article a read, in particular Help:Your first article § Before you start writing.

Do multiple people have access to this account? Best, HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 20:27, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Emmy David (06:13, 18 May 2025)

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How can I write my artist biography --Emmy David (talk) 06:13, 18 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Emmy David: If you are trying to write an article about yourself, you should not. See Wikipedia:Autobiography for our guideline on the topic. Best, HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 20:28, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from DrorHistoryEdits (15:53, 20 May 2025)

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Hi, should I follow the easy edit suggestions? How can I tell which part of the article to fix?

Thank you in advance,

Dror --DrorHistoryEdits (talk) 15:53, 20 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi DrorHistoryEdits! I would definitely recommend trying the easy edit suggestions on your homepage. Our task center has some additional suggestions. You should be bold in making changes; any part of the article which looks like it needs work can be improved :) HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 20:31, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Ninarock19 on User:Ninarock19 (01:43, 22 May 2025)

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How do I get started on this page? It’s blank --Ninarock19 (talk) 01:43, 22 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Ninarock19: You should be able to create the page from scratch—let us know if you are having any problems :) HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 20:33, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Brucet0m3752 (14:17, 25 May 2025)

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How to write your own life achievement --Brucet0m3752 (talk) 14:17, 25 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You shouldn't. See Wikipedia:Autobiography for the guideline on this topic. Best, HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 20:32, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Slay queen Hayden (15:19, 26 May 2025)

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hi --Slay queen Hayden (talk) 15:19, 26 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Slay queen Hayden, hello! Let us know if you have any questions about Wikipedia, and we'd be glad to help :) HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 20:34, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Khentso on Wikipedia:Contact us (19:28, 27 May 2025)

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Hello how to watch videos in Wikipedia --Khentso (talk) 19:28, 27 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Khentso, which videos are you talking about? HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 20:34, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Donnamarieslayyxokittyfann1 (20:50, 27 May 2025) (2)

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Is it hard --Donnamarieslayyxokittyfann1 (talk) 20:50, 27 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Donnamarieslayyxokittyfann1, it really depends on the what you want to do. Creating an article from scratch is extremely challenging, but improving existing content is pretty easy. There are some suggested edits at your homepage which should be doable; let us know if you have any questions :) HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 20:37, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Ermanol (19:55, 28 May 2025)

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Hello my friend, I have been wondering about a question lately. How can I create a wikipedia page on a topic that doesn't have a page yet, via my phone? --Ermanol (talk) 19:55, 28 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Ermanol: Welcome! Creating a new article from scratch is extremely challenging, and new editors are strongly recommended to spend a few months learning how Wikipedia works, by making improvements to some of our existing seven million articles before trying it. When you do decide to have a go at a new article, you are highly encouraged to read Help:Your first article. If you haven't already also check out the tutorial; it's a lot of fun! Happy editing! HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 20:38, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Intuitivejourno (16:27, 1 June 2025)

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Hello, can you help me to create a world exclusive article on a complex subject matter - HIV and the British media? --Intuitivejourno (talk) 16:27, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Intuitivejourno, you are in the wrong place. Wikipedia does not host "exclusive" or "original research" articles. Best, HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 20:39, 1 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

MOS namespace?

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Can you show me where the evidence is for this edit? We have a "MOS:" namespace now? (If so, not understanding how that did not appear on my radar.) Did we have a discussion for this? Steel1943 (talk) 22:53, 3 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Steel1943 not so much a discussion as Mossi Wikipedia's creation necessitating it. phab:T363538 tracks it, and there is a short explanation at Wikipedia:Namespace#Current namespaces. Elli (talk | contribs) 22:55, 3 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Yep, sure enough, just found the "MOS: and "MOS talk:" options in the Special:Search dropdown menu. Fun times! Steel1943 (talk) 23:03, 3 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from XanalaniaW (12:29, 6 June 2025)

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Hi, I uploaded 4 photos to Wikimedia Commons, but I don't know how to make them versions of eachother, how do I do that? --XanalaniaW (talk) 12:29, 6 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – June 2025

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (May 2025).

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  • An RfC is open to determine whether the English Wikipedia community should adopt a position on AI development by the WMF and its affiliates.

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  • An arbitration case named Indian military history has been opened. Evidence submissions for this case close on 8 June.

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Happy Adminship Anniversary!

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1991 New Orleans lynchings

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Not sure about the earlier editor's edit given the RfC on the talk page and the hidden note saying not to change it. Certainly that edit was not a minor edit, and see their latest edit.[1] Doug Weller talk 09:25, 14 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Doug Weller no strong opinion there. Wasn't meaning to step into a dispute, but if the event is referenced, it should be linked. Elli (talk | contribs) 18:59, 14 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Wikihounding by previously warned user

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Hi Elli, you may or may not remember that back in March you asked the user Dronebogus to stop stalking my edits. All has been peachy since then, except that we recently found ourselves on opposite sides in an RfC (in which I repeated that I had zero wish to interact with him). Lo-and-behind, he has turned up at article I am taking through PR on its way to FAC to once again interact. He then posted on my talk page, despite previously being told specifically never to post there again, and he took the opportunity to go to the gutter with an unfounded personal attack. He has then asked another user to meat-puppet on his behalf, but has been called out there for his stalking too. This is getting completely intolerable. - SchroCat (talk) 19:16, 18 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@SchroCat apologies for the delay in response here. I've blocked for a week. Elli (talk | contribs) 14:03, 21 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks very much Elli - it's much appreciated. Hopefully this will be an end to it. Thanks - SchroCat (talk) 15:21, 22 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks from me, too, Elli. Tim riley talk 18:25, 22 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Ashleyashville (09:58, 21 June 2025)

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Hi everyone,

I recently submitted a draft article on Matthew Lani, which was declined with the reasoning that the subject is primarily known for one incident (his arrest), and therefore does not meet Wikipedia’s notability guidelines.

I completely understand the importance of ensuring biographical content meets notability standards, but I’d appreciate some advice on how to proceed.

Although the article does focus significantly on the arrest, it’s worth noting that the case received broad national and international coverage and has had a lasting impact in South Africa. It led to ongoing public debate around digital identity fraud, healthcare misinformation, and government verification systems. The matter has also progressed into an ongoing civil lawsuit, which continues to attract mainstream media coverage.

Given this context, would it be possible to improve or reframe the article in a way that emphasizes: • The precedent-setting nature of the case, • The broader public discourse it triggered, • And the ongoing relevance of the legal matter?

Are there examples of other biographies where notability was primarily rooted in a significant legal or public controversy that could serve as a guide? And would adding more secondary sources discussing the social or legal implications (rather than just the person) strengthen the submission?

I’m eager to improve the draft collaboratively and would be grateful for any suggestions, edits, or links to similar accepted cases.

Thanks in advance for your time and help! --Ashleyashville (talk) 09:58, 21 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Question from Scebile on Cape Peninsula University of Technology (09:11, 24 June 2025)

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Hello how to apply at Cape Peninsula university of Technology while Wikipedia --Scebile (talk) 09:11, 24 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Scebile on Cape Peninsula University of Technology (09:59, 24 June 2025)

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Hello I need to apply online at universities while using Wikipedia because Wikipedia it's is very important and useful please --Scebile (talk) 09:59, 24 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@It fine 😊 no one answered my questions can anyone help me I need to go study for next year because I am doing matric can anyone help me with application for universities while using Wikipedia here is my number 0763541584 please 🙏🏻 Scebile (talk) 12:42, 28 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Scebile on Rhodes University (15:54, 25 June 2025)

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Hello there l need to apply online at university of Rhodes while I am using Wikipedia please can you help me with that anyway how is life with you homie please help --Scebile (talk) 15:54, 25 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Category:Alabama amendments has been nominated for renaming

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Category:Alabama amendments has been nominated for renaming. A discussion is taking place to decide whether it complies with the categorization guidelines. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the categories for discussion page. Thank you. Yoblyblob (Talk) :) 02:37, 27 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Scebile on User:Elli (12:54, 28 June 2025)

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Hello there how are you how to apply online at university of Rhodes while using Wikipedia --Scebile (talk) 12:54, 28 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

WikiCup 2025 July newsletter

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The third round of the 2025 WikiCup ended on 28 June. This round was again competitive, with three contestants scoring more than 1,000 round points:

Everyone who competed in round 3 will advance to round 4 unless they have withdrawn. This table shows all competitors who have received tournament points so far, while the full scores for round 3 can be seen here. During this round, contestants have claimed 4 featured articles, 16 featured lists, 1 featured picture, 9 featured-topic articles, 149 good articles, 27 good-topic articles, and more than 90 Did You Know articles. In addition, competitors have worked on 18 In the News articles, and they have conducted more than 200 reviews.

Remember that any content promoted after 28 June but before the start of Round 4 can be claimed in Round 4. Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, feel free to review one of the nominations listed on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed. Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 14:49, 29 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from CathyAlberich (19:27, 1 July 2025)

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Hello, I would like to know how to add an Infobox to my article please. --CathyAlberich (talk) 19:27, 1 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]