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Geoff Lane
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Question from Kelvinmunuhe (11:48, 17 October 2024)
editfirst i want to know how to edit --Kelvinmunuhe (talk) 11:48, 17 October 2024 (UTC)
- @Kelvinmunuhe: Start with the help page to help you start learning how to edit: Help:Introduction. Also read about the importance of providing reliable sources as references for any facts you wish to add, here: Wikipedia:Reliable sources. A good starting point for the underlying basis of Wikipedia is Wikipedia:Five_pillars. Take the time to study these help guides and to practice in the Wikipedia:Sandbox. Making small grammar and spelling corrections to the articles as you find them when reading is an excellent way to practice. Geoff | Who, me? 12:34, 17 October 2024 (UTC)
Question from Swalleh mugerwa sm on Talk:Wikipedia (17:35, 17 October 2024)
editPhoto editor --Swalleh mugerwa sm (talk) 17:35, 17 October 2024 (UTC)
- @Swalleh mugerwa sm: What exactly is your question about Wikipedia? Geoff | Who, me? 18:47, 17 October 2024 (UTC)
The Signpost: 19 October 2024
edit- News and notes: One election's end, another election's beginning
- Recent research: "As many as 5%" of new English Wikipedia articles "contain significant AI-generated content", says paper
- In the media: Off to the races! Wikipedia wins!
- Contest: A WikiCup for the Global South
- Traffic report: A scream breaks the still of the night
- Book review: The Editors
- Humour: The Newspaper Editors
- Crossword: Spilled Coffee Mug
Question from Pratyushpmishra (06:54, 21 October 2024)
editHey, I've recently made an edit request to the NIT Kurukshetra wiki page since it is very out of date and archaic, but have not received any response or anything for a very long time ? Is this normal ? --Pratyushpmishra (talk) 06:54, 21 October 2024 (UTC)
- @Pratyushpmishra: You mean this edit to National_Institute_of_Technology,_Kurukshetra, yes? In fact, your extensive post was responded to on 9 October by one of the other volunteers, Bowler the Carmine, who advised you to break up your long post into separate requests, one per proposed edit. Your response to that user's suggestion seems to be that you assume that Wikipedia administrators are primarily responsible for updating and editing the articles. This is not the case: the articles are maintained and edited by the whole community of volunteers. The reality of the English Wikipedia is that there are almost 7 million articles at this time, with only something like 300,000 volunteers who edit with any regularity, though there may be millions who make just one edit in a year. Even more striking, this statistical report indicates that the current average number of volunteers making 5 or more edits per month is about 38,000. Finally, the article about NIT Kurukshetra is semi-protected so that it can only be edited by autoconfirmed or confirmed editors. You are almost autoconfirmed yourself. That should occur once you have made 4 more edits. See Wikipedia:User_access_levels#Autoconfirmed_and_confirmed_users. You'll be able to edit the article yourself once autoconfirmed. You will find that your edits will all be subject to review by all other volunteers. Be sure, when you can edit, that you provide references to independent, reliable sources for your changes. And if you are editing on behalf of the organisation, be sure to disclose your conflict of interest as explained in this article: WP:COI. Geoff | Who, me? 13:16, 21 October 2024 (UTC)
- Hi, thank you so much for such a detailed response, I have gone through all the necessary articles regarding statistical surveys of wikipedia, the conflict of interest one, etc. and I have gained a better understanding on the how this all works thanks to you. I apologize for my earlier misconception regarding how Wikipedia's pages are kept up to date. I noticed that you've mentioned that I myself am almost autoconfirmed myself? I've gone through the article provided in your message, and it seems as though I have to make 10 edits and my account has to be 4 days old? How do I make these 10 edits, like is there some path I can follow that allows me to meaningfully and authentically achieve the autoconfirmed status? If so, please do offer some guidance on how to do so, as it would make my life so much easier. Thank you. Pratyushpmishra (talk) 04:46, 22 October 2024 (UTC)
- (also, is there a way I can delete that earlier reply to the user Bowler the Carmine, since it is kind of misleading for any naive user to read. Maybe it requires some sort of privilege etc. but if deleting that reply isn't possible, I'll guess I will just reply again with a correction. So please do let me know. Pratyushpmishra (talk) 04:51, 22 October 2024 (UTC)
- @Patyushpmishra: You can view your own contributions by clicking on Contributions at the top (or in Tools) of your own user Talk page (or user page). You have 9 as of this moment. Your account was created 28 August, so it has more than 10 days in existence. Any edit counts, even those to this user Talk page. You can confirm your status by going to the user access article section on autoconfirmed users I told you about above. As far as deleting your prior posts on the article Talk page, there is no need. The edit has become part of the history of discussions about the article and, as such, has instructive value. Keep calm and carry on. Geoff | Who, me? 12:44, 22 October 2024 (UTC)
Invitation to participate in a research
editHello,
The Wikimedia Foundation is conducting a survey of Wikipedians to better understand what draws administrators to contribute to Wikipedia, and what affects administrator retention. We will use this research to improve experiences for Wikipedians, and address common problems and needs. We have identified you as a good candidate for this research, and would greatly appreciate your participation in this anonymous survey.
You do not have to be an Administrator to participate.
The survey should take around 10-15 minutes to complete. You may read more about the study on its Meta page and view its privacy statement .
Please find our contact on the project Meta page if you have any questions or concerns.
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Question from I-heart-cuba (23:24, 23 October 2024)
editHello, I was wondering how i would edit in visual mode rather than sourse code when accessing a page without using suggested edits? --I-heart-cuba (talk) 23:24, 23 October 2024 (UTC)
- @I-heart-cuba: Start with this article. Select Visual Editor to learn how to edit with that editor. Geoff | Who, me? 03:33, 24 October 2024 (UTC)
Scrooby page
editSorry I didn't get back to you sooner about the change I made to the Scrooby page about the Methodist Chapel being converted to a dwelling. My source is my Uncle who lives in it and did the conversion, hope that helps. 82.38.51.175 (talk) 20:44, 29 October 2024 (UTC)
- @82.38.51.175: Please read the article on reliable sources: WP:RS. Your own research (or your uncle's) is not acceptable as a reference. See WP:OR for more on this. Geoff | Who, me? 21:04, 29 October 2024 (UTC)
The Signpost: 6 November 2024
edit- From the editors: Editing Wikipedia should not be a crime
- In the media: An old scrimmage, politics and purported libel
- Special report: Wikipedia editors face litigation, censorship
- Traffic report: Twisted tricks or tempting treats?
Reminder to participate in Wikipedia research
editHello,
I recently invited you to take a survey about administration on Wikipedia. If you haven’t yet had a chance, there is still time to participate– we’d truly appreciate your feedback. The survey is anonymous and should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. You may read more about the study on its Meta page and view its privacy statement.
Take the survey here.
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