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June 10

User warning templates

If I were to make a proposal involving User warning templates, what would I post that on?--GoldenGlory84 (talk) 02:12, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You might try WP:Village pump/Proposals. GB fan (talk) 02:14, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Or Wikipedia talk:Template messages/User talk namespace depending on the proposal. PrimeHunter (talk) 21:13, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

The proposal is in how many times can a editor vandalize before he gets the last warning template, and what templates we use depending on how many time he vandalized. Please answer back.--GoldenGlory84 (talk) 01:49, 13 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

If you want to expand or change Wikipedia:Vandalism#Warnings then you can post to Wikipedia talk:Vandalism. PrimeHunter (talk) 22:49, 14 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Need Wikipedia Guidelines for writing a personal Bio for some one who is notable.

Hi,

I'm currently writing a personal Biography for a very Notable American Jewelry Designer who has been written about countlessly and won many awards ( Life Time achievement award from Modern Jewelry magazine, Contemporary Design Group Hall of Fame etc.). He has also designed pieces for the Oscars, Political Figures and some famous celebrities. He has been featured in many publications (Boston Common, Robb Report, Modern Jewelry, Veranda, Bazaar among others). I don't know where to begin. Can you please direct me on how to begin and what the guidelines for a written piece like this may be. Also I would be adding some Photos.

Sincerely

Nadirhasan (talk) 02:13, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

A good place to start is WP:FIRST, a guide to writing your first article. It appears from your description that this person does meet the general and the specific notability guidelines. As a new editor learning how to write an article, I would suggest you write a userspace draft. I will leave more links on your user talk page. GB fan (talk) 02:19, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Also, please consider using the article wizard. – ukexpat (talk) 13:09, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for all of your help;)

Temp. restore of user page

Several years ago, I created a user page with various images, most of them with some degree of erotic content, to use for research. Recently (approximately six months ago), the page (User:Nmatavka/N0rp) was deleted, as Wikipedia is not a repository for image galleries with no encyclopaedic purpose. I had long since ceased using that particular page for the purpose I had written it for, as I am no longer a constantly-aroused male adolescent. The tongue-in-cheek introduction at the top of the page, however, remained. I had no problems with the page being deleted, as I was no longer actively researching vintage erotica. It is worth knowing, though, that many of the images linked to on that page were orphaned.

I am now considering creating a page, similar to the bad image list, its purpose being to maintain surveillance of certain images to prevent abuse. A good starting point for such a page, I think, would be User:Nmatavka/N0rp. Therefore, I would like to have that page restored, so I could move the gallery to the new page I wish to create; this new page would be a superset of the old one, as it would not now be restricted to erotica. Would it be possible to restore the page so I can accomplish this? --Nmatavka (talk) 05:46, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Try Wikipedia:Requests for undeletion. I suggest that you ask for the page to be emailed to you rather than restored. You may have thought of this already, but your proposed new page would be less provocative if it contained file links rather than the pictures themselves: [[:File:Example.jpg]] not [[File:Example.jpg]], with an extra colon before "File". -- John of Reading (talk) 07:14, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

creating a page

I am creating a page for the first time as a work in progress page. For some reason the central part of the text is shaded grey with a dotted line around it. The text is not contained in this box, but extends far to the right. What am I doing wrong please? And how do I correct it? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pjlangton55 (talk • contribs) 12:53, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You've put a leading space, which causes words to look like this:

like this.

Just erase the space and you should be fine. TN X Man 12:59, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

--Pjlangton55 (talk) 13:10, 10 June 2011 (UTC)--Pjlangton55 (talk) 13:10, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the input

Thanks for the input, you have been a big help. I have changed the lead.

No, the links are necessary. They are the only sources available for some of the information. I have used more than thiry references for the article, and instrument manuals from multiple manufactures are the only sources that provide instrument type limitations. Since the specication quoted, measuring range, is the same for all instruments, there is no slant toward any manufacturer, but instead, shows the measuring limitations of photosynthesis systems. Unique application notes provide information that is understandable to non-achedemic level people, and the stress guide is a unique compilation of reseach that brings together research from dozens of reseachers on different types of plant stress measurement, that is unavailable elsewhere. There is no charge for information at these links, but there can be a charge for many of the achedemic papers that are cited, but not linked, in the document. This is the nature of many achedemic papers.

...thanks.Quantify Stress (talk) 14:38, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I have moved it to Plant stress measurement, but don't be surprised if other users tag it with maintenance tags, or question the external links. – ukexpat (talk) 14:43, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Jean Elliott, Astrologer

I have seen the notice on the Notice Board and wish it to be understood that I intend to edit the page. Please don't take off or delete this page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.229.116.97 (talk) 14:44, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

The right place to comment on this is Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Jean Elliott. Please be sure to read Wikipedia:Deletion policy and Wikipedia:Guide to deletion. If you want to prevent the deletion, you should be able to provide evidence, that Jean Elliott is notable (see Wikipedia:Notability). If you have sources, showing this persons notability, feel free to add them to the article or bring them up at the AfD discussion page. Toshio Yamaguchi (talk) 15:25, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

consistent error in my son's name

My son Theo is general manager of the Boston Red Sox. His full name is Theo Nathaniel Epstein. But over and over again someone keeps changing his middle name to Nathan. I've changed it back many times. I have written you about the problem. Yet either through maliciousness or very determined ignorance, the name keeps being changed back to Nathan. I'm his father, for God's sake, and ought to know. He was named for his maternal grandfather, Nathaniel. If you need a copy of his birth certificate, I can supply it. I know this is a small matter. But to the family it is a bit larger. And the fact that it cannot be resolved indicated quite a large problem for your enterprise.

If anyone at Wiki would like to reach me, here is my email address. (Redacted) I'm also in the phone book.

I hope someone there can solve this problem once and for all. Leslie Epstein — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.34.23.167 (talk) 15:29, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

It seems to be a widespread problem, according to a quick Google search. My advise is to contact our volunteer response team (known as OTRS), following the guide at Wikipedia:Contact us/Article problem. Favonian (talk) 15:51, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Erm, have you any comments regarding the previous discussion at Talk:Theo Epstein#Name? Favonian (talk) 15:57, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Cannot get rid of "printable" layout

Hello,

for some reason, only English wiki, and only on Google Chrome, shows the pages in a layout similar to printable version, not like the default one (with the sidebar, search box & login on top, etc.). Can anybody help me fix it?

pic: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/710/wtfpph.jpg/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.187.60.166 (talk) 20:10, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong...but I believe all IPs get the WP:MONOBOOK skin automatically...create an account and you can choose a new skin. CTJF83 20:19, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

However that doesn't explain why the pages show correctly in other browsers and non-english wikis in Chrome. Thanks for the tip anyway, I'll just register in the meantime. The layout is just making me want to punch things.91.187.60.166 (talk) 20:26, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

HAHA....there could also be some sort of error going on, which happens from time to time...try Vector if you create an account. CTJF83 20:29, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Try to clear your entire cache in Google Chrome. PrimeHunter (talk) 20:30, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, created an account. Choosing vector gives me exactly the same skin that I want to get rid of. So, the Vector skin is not working for me in Chrome only and in English wiki only. Ummm, yeah... :< — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rewqfd (talk • contribs) 20:34, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry...try ctrl + F5 and bypass the cache like Prime suggested...I use Chrome also and looks fine for me. CTJF83 20:36, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

YES! Forcing Chrome to reload by ctrl + F5 worked! Everything is ok now. Thank you so very much, people! I can now sleep well. :-)Rewqfd (talk) 20:38, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

LOL, glad to be of assistance. CTJF83 20:39, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

List of dictators in the world

I have a simple question regarding dictators in the caribbean. I do notice that you did noit mention Fidel Castro as one of the dictators in such area of the world. I wonder if you are aware of succh error if not please, let me know how come he is not listed as a dictator.

Sincerely, Jorge Troncone — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.77.139.226 (talk) 20:12, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

~~I'd guess because Raul Castro is the dictator now.~~ CTJF83 20:20, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Never mind, I just looked at List of dictators and no idea why he isn't there. CTJF83 20:24, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Fidel and Raul Castro were both removed in this edit with no explanation by a user with no other edits. PrimeHunter (talk) 20:26, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Readded, Thanks Prime CTJF83 20:32, 10 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]