User talk:Gyða1981

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Hello Diannaa, Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I apologize for the copyright violation in my recent edit to "Antioch Christian Church (Allendale, South Carolina)". I understand the importance of respecting copyright on Wikipedia and assure you that I will be more careful in rephrasing content from external sources in the future. My intention was to add factual information to the article, and I will ensure that any future contributions are written entirely in my own words to avoid such issues. Thank you again for the helpful reminder and for your understanding. Sincerely, Gyða1981 ~~~~ Gyða1981 (talk) 23:55, 2 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Wikilinking

Hey, I noticed you're doing a lot of linking. You may want to have a read of Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Linking so you know the expectations for wikilinks, I noticed for example you link years a lot which wouldn't be following the MOS. Sometimes you link things that don't need to be linked, a shopping mall article doesn't need to link to the article for shoes. D1551D3N7 (talk) 00:22, 10 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, thank you for the feedback! I appreciate you pointing this out — I'm still getting used to the linking guidelines and trying to contribute usefully. I’ll make sure to be more selective with what I link from now on. Thanks again for helping me improve!

~~~~ Gyða1981 (talk) 10:35, 10 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It is not standard practice to link to individual years, that is mostly unnecessary and creates distracting blue links. ... discospinster _talk 22:08, 17 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

- Hi discospinster, thanks again for the clarification! I'm starting to better understand how Wikipedia aims to keep links relevant and not distracting. I'll go over some of my edits and try to apply this more thoughtfully.

Out of curiosity (and a bit off-topic) - I noticed that your signature appears in two colors. Is that a user setting or a custom signature? I'd love to learn how to personalize mine too! :)

Thanks again for taking the time to guide me! ~~~~ Gyða1981 (talk) 15:56, 19 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

July 2025

Hello, I'm Cassiopeia. I noticed that you made a change to an article, Ledene magnolije, 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. Cassiopeia talk 23:02, 23 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Cassiopeia, thank you for your messages regarding my edits to "Ledene magnolije" and "Kraljeva hči". I apologize for the oversight in not including explicit sources initially. I translated the content from the Slovene Wikipedia pages sl:Ledene magnolije and sl:Kraljeva hči following Wikipedia's translation guidelines (as indicated with the

template in the edit summaries). This is permitted under the CC BY-SA license, and I intended to credit the original sources.

I have now added citations to these Slovene Wikipedia pages as references in the respective articles. The translations were based on the original Slovene content, and I followed the instructions provided by Wikipedia for translating from corresponding articles (e.g., the prompt to use machine translation as a starting point and revise for accuracy). If additional sources (e.g., the original books or COBISS records) are required, please advise, and I’ll include them. Thank you for your guidance—I’ve learned from this and will ensure proper citations moving forward! Gyða1981 (talk) 23:11, 23 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please do not add or change content, as you did at Kraljeva hči, without citing a reliable source. Please review the guidelines at Wikipedia:Citing sources to see how to add references to an article. Thank you. Cassiopeia talk 23:04, 23 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I will review all my translations and add appropriate references as required. I’ll learn how to do this properly tomorrow with guidance and update the articles accordingly. I’ve already started adding citations to the Slovene Wikipedia pages (e.g., sl:Ledene_magnolije) and will ensure all future edits include proper sourcing. Thank you for your patience and guidance - I appreciate the opportunity to improve! Gyða1981 (talk) 23:17, 23 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Gyða1981, Good day. Please note the all content added or changed need to be supported by independent, reliable source for verification which is the core policy of Wikipedia. If a plot is simple, straight forward and short then using primary might be OK; however, if the plot is a little bit complicated then secondary source need to be included for verification - see Wikipedia:Plot-only description of fictional works. If you can add the source, then you are welcome to add the info back. Stay safe and regards. Cassiopeia talk 23:24, 23 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Another note: All the Wikipedia sister sites (different languages operate "independently" from each other. So they might have slightly different guidelines, and English Wikipedia is the largest that have the most guidelines which the guidelines are always enforced. I am here to help, so if you have anything you need assistance or questions, send me a message on my talk page. Lastly, thank you for your contributions. Regards. Cassiopeia talk 23:28, 23 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Cassiopeia, thank you for your response and for the clarification on Wikipedia’s verification policy. I apologize for the oversight in not providing independent, reliable sources for my edits to "Ledene magnolije", "Kraljeva hči", and other articles. I translated the content from Slovene Wikipedia pages (e.g., sl:Ledene_magnolije) following the guideline, intending to credit the original source, but I now understand that this alone isn’t sufficient for complex plots requiring secondary sources.

I will review all my translations tomorrow (24 July 2025) and work on adding independent, reliable secondary sources to support the content, in addition to the primary source (the books themselves) where applicable. I’m still learning how to navigate this process and appreciate your guidance. Stay safe, and thank you for your support! Gyða1981 (talk) 23:30, 23 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I understand you are new to Wikipedia - see your user account summary - here. To help you get the hang of things quickly, I really recommend checking out a super short program called WP:TWA. It'll only take about 30 minutes, and even though it's written in a style that might seem geared towards younger folks, the info is important and applies to everyone editing Wikipedia. It'll give you a solid grasp of some of the basic rules! Cassiopeia talk 23:37, 23 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Cassiopeia: Hi, thanks for keeping watch for verification issues, but I disagree about the need for sourcing the plot. The summary added seems to fit the simple, straight forward criteria, and there doesn't seem to be any analysis or quotations. MOS:PLOTSOURCE says that no inline citations are needed in this case. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 01:34, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

ARandomName123 As mentioned, per WP:V the core policy of Wikipedia, info added or changed need to provide source by the editor who makes the edit for verification. If the primary of the plot is sourced and the plot is simple, straight forward and short then primary source can be used. But if the content of the plot is long and complicated and the primary source does not support the lengthy info then secondary source should be included. Cassiopeia talk 01:37, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The new plot is simple and straightforward, and the length is fine. The primary source, being the book, is assumed to support the information. Secondary sources are only necessary when it is being analyzed, which is not the case here. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 01:46, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

{u|ARandomName123}} Agreed as per our discussion. Cassiopeia talk 01:48, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello @ARandomName123: @Cassiopeia

First and foremost, I'd like to extend my sincere thanks to the user who helped me find the simple guide in English and provided guidance. I also appreciate the perspective shared by the other individual.

I want to sincerely apologize for any issues I've caused thus far. My intention was simply to contribute content that I could translate. Since these were classic books published 40 or more years ago, it felt very convenient to translate directly from the source language, especially as the information seemed unambiguously presented on the Wikipedia page itself, and I mistakenly believed this was permissible.

I am now committed to reviewing all the content I've translated from source languages. For each, I will make sure to include a link to a reliable English-language website or a source in the original language, as appropriate.

Moving forward, should I do this proactively? My next step involves translating content from Icelandic, primarily sagas and historical texts. I'd appreciate knowing if I should also attach links to reliable sources for these translations right from the initial drafting stage.

Thank you for your understanding and guidance.

Gyða1981 (talk) 10:28, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Goyoa1981, Source can be in any langugues provided they are independent and reliable. However, in this case (plot content) can be in primary source if the content of the plot in the article is straight forward and short. You can use the "horizontal format" of Template:Cite book if the source is from a book or Template:Cite web if the source is from the web. Stay safe and regards. Cassiopeia talk 20:45, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Cassiopeia, thank you for your advice and for pointing me to WP:TWA - I’m finding it useful! I’m still reluctant to use templates like {{cite book}}: Empty citation (help) as suggested, as I fear I might inadvertently cause issues or disrupt existing content. As a new editor, I’m proceeding cautiously to avoid overwriting others’ contributions or introducing errors, such as incorrect publisher names (e.g. the publisher name can be Literatura or Ljubljana). The volume of new information feels overwhelming, and I’m particularly concerned about potential copyright violations or inaccurate data. I’ll continue learning and practicing, carefully. Thank you for your patience and support! Gyða1981 (talk) 22:21, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Gyða1981, It's great to hear that the Teahouse (TWA) was helpful to you! Many new editors, myself included, have found it incredibly valuable for gaining understanding when they first start out and aren't sure where to seek help.

When editing articles, you can "copy edit" (grammar, punctuation, rephrase) any content as long as the information remains true to the existing source. Ensure your sources are independent and reliable, and that the content is written from a neutral point of view and is free of free of copyright violation. (Click on the highlighted text for more information on these policies.)

For inline citations, you can use the Wikipedia:VisualEditor tool. This tool will "automatically" fill in most of the citation information for you; all you usually need to do is provide the URL (web source). The only minor setback is that sometimes the tool doesn't populate the editor's name from the source, and you may need to add this manually. Please read the "Enable VisualEditor" section on the Wikipedia:VisualEditor page and follow the instructions to get started.

I've provided these small chunks of information and links to help you understand Wikipedia without overwhelming you. Learning the guidelines and norms of Wikipedia can be a steep learning curve for new editors, so take your time. Contact me if you need assistance as I am here to help. Stay safe and all the best! Cassiopeia talk 22:40, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Cassiopeia, thank you for your guidance on VisualEditor! I’d like to disclose that I’m currently using only the graphical editor :D (Easier the eyes). I plan to try adding Template:Cite book tomorrow as suggested, hoping not to disrupt anything.

I'd love to include information about the publishers, but I I lack the permissions to do so. Once these publishers (which are not English-language) appear in Wikipedia - I think I’ll feel more comfortable adding a table with book details and linked it to the books.

I’ll proceed cautiously and reach out if needed. THANK YOU! Gyða1981 (talk) 23:11, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You can add the publisher "name" in the "inline citation" for it does not need any permissions from the publisher for after all they published the books/articles. You can check out Help:Wikitext for how to create table and many Wiki markup which you will find extremely helpful. Have fun editing. Cassiopeia talk 23:21, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

If you're talking about the Ljubljana on the first citation of Kraljeva hči, feel free to fix it as you see fit. I went off a machine translation of the sitewhen I was adding the reference in, so I may have gotten some bibliographic information incorrect. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 22:54, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hei @ARandomName123ARandomName123, thank you for the note about Kraljeva hči! I agree that machine translation from Slovene (or Icelandic) can be poor. I’ll check the original source and correct if needed. I’ll update you if I find issues. Thank you!! Gyða1981 (talk) 23:33, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello @CassiopeiaCassiopeia, thank you for the advice! I’ll add publisher names in citations as suggested and explore Help:Wikitext for tables tomorrow. I’m using only the graphical editor and will proceed cautiously. Gyða1981 (talk) 23:30, 24 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]