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May 24

How to get input on a Talk page question

Hi, A month ago I posted a question on a talk page (Talk:Elizabeth II#Issue) seeking feedback on a change I would like to make. As it may be contentious I am seeking input before I make a 'bold' edit. Is there a way to draw attention to the question so I can get more input/advice? Thanks in advance for any help. Melbourne3163 (talk) 00:10, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, there are several things you can do. You can ask for input at a relevant wikiproject, perhaps Wikipedia:WikiProject British Royalty in this case, although the page belongs to a great many other wikiprojects as well. Alternatively, there is the WP:Request for comment system. You will find templates on that page you can post on the article talk page which will attract more editors to the page. Spinning Spark 00:36, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Many thanks for your quick and helpful reply. Melbourne3163 (talk) 01:26, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

indo nepal relations

The mention of current king of Nepal and greater Nepal is not the Mahendra Chand of Kumaun but the King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah of Nepal, who belong to the Shah dynasty of Nepal. Please rectify it.

Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.222.22.125 (talk) 06:52, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

If you have information with which you can improve an article, you are very welcome to edit the article, especially if you can provide a published reference for the new information. If you do not feel confident in editing the article, the article's talk page is the best place to discuss it. --ColinFine (talk) 09:36, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, I have reverted [1] a bad edit to India–Nepal relations. The Nepalese monarchy was abolished in 2008. Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev was the last king of Nepal. PrimeHunter (talk) 10:27, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

help needed with the deletion of a duplicated article

Ammaar Bin Yassir Al-Ansi (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)
Ammar ibn Yasir (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)
Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ammaar Bin Yassir Al-Ansi (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

dear all, can someone help us with the deletion of this duplicated article please? thank you much Grandia01 (talk) 10:38, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

The article has been nominated for deletion since 15 April, but nothing has happened because the nomination has not been properly transcluded. However, it is probably not really necessary in this case. What you probably really want is to WP:REDIRECT the page. Follow that link for instructions on how to do that. If you really do have good reason for deleting the page, then you need to make sure that ALL the steps at WP:AFDHOWTO have been followed. Spinning Spark 11:09, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I have done the redirect.--ukexpat (talk) 13:20, 27 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

afi wiki log in

I would like to delete the wiki page i created Babasaras, and don't find any option to delete this page and start a new one. I would like to create a new page with a similar name of Babasaras. Is this possible? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Babasaras psswd meherbaba (talk • contribs) 13:53, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Do you mean that you want a different username? Accounts can be renamed, but as your only edit with that accout is to this page then the easiest thing to do is just start over and create a new account. Spinning Spark 14:07, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Indian National Congress

In Wikipedia it is stated that INC was founded in 1858 and INC was formed by Indira Gandhi in 1967. The INC(O) whioch was a continuity of original congress was in existence till 1977 and was merged in Janata Party (Sri.Morarji Desai was PM). Hence, the date/year of founding of INC should be changed to 1967 (with exact date and month). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.222.96.229 (talk) 14:43, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Since the INC won the Indian general election, 1951 it is hard to see how they could have been formed in 1967. In any case, the article talk page is the place to discuss this. Spinning Spark 18:50, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Topanaris

Used to define noveau-riche so called aristocrats mainly those who think that they are from the background of gentry. — Preceding unsigned comment added by DouglasBruceStAubynGooden (talk • contribs) 15:21, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Somewhere in your comment (your only contribution to Wikipedia) lurks a question? This is a help desk, not a political or social forum.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:45, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Possibly the user needs Wiktionary: which currently does not have that word, but would seem to meet the criteria for inclusion there. Spinning Spark 18:54, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

How do I object to changes being declined by a moderator?

Changes I made to an article which included an extensive review of literature and citations were rejected by (presumably) a moderator and the previous article - which contained both inaccuracies and is in my opinion inadequate in addressing the subject - was reinstated. The reason cited was that my changes were biased and promotional in nature, charges which I object to.

In making the changes in fact was carefully trying to correct bias in the previous article - now reinstated - (which includes on one case selectively using source material to appear to support a particular viewpoint not in keeping with the intent of the source material).

This is a topic within the broad area of alternative/traditional therapies and it does attract a degree of emotion and challenge to the established belief systems of people at both ends of the spectrum. However it is critical that articles on such subjects are objective and fact-based and this cannot be the case if a moderator censors an article with over 30 different, credible citations relating to research undertaken over the past 20 years in many parts of the world that indicate (not prove) there is more to this topic than some people with entrenched views would like to admit.

I have not shown the page/URL referred to however will obviously do so when requested.

How do I go about seeking an independent review of this matter?

Monty1956 (talk) 16:06, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

You are completely mistaken regarding the status of the person who reverted you in this edit. Far from being a moderator, they do not even have a registered account. Your first step should be to discuss the issue on the article talk page and try and come to a consensus. There are dispute resolutions processes, and we can advise you on them, but discussion is always the first step. Spinning Spark 17:04, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I would recommend reading Wikipedia:Identifying reliable sources (medicine) before proceeding further, Monty1956. Any claims regarding supposed health benefits must meet these specific guidelines. Note in particular that citing primary animal and in vitro studies is generally discouraged. AndyTheGrump (talk) 17:16, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

The sub header "Governance and Leadership of SAARC" is not showing properly in place of header error is shown Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> please correct it!!! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 219.91.209.122 (talk) 19:50, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I have removed the extra <ref>...</ref> tags that were triggering this error message. -- John of Reading (talk) 21:02, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Edit not accepted although fully referenced

Dear team, In the webpage, Ranveer Singh I have tried to add following sentences (see below. But it is getting reverted with various excuses by user TheRedPenOfDoom..while similar information on Sidharth Malhotra has been accepted. Please do something about this unnecessary obstruction on article edit. ThanksLoviraldna (talk) 22:38, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

The editor who reverted you invited you in his edit summary to discuss your change on the article talk page. That is the right place to bring this up, not here.--Bbb23 (talk) 22:48, 24 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]

collapsing article content.--ukexpat (talk) 13:25, 27 May 2014 (UTC)[reply]
In the media [edit] In 2014, Ranveer Singh set a precedent by becoming the first ever mainstream bollywood actor to endorse a condom brand Durex.[2] Recently, online fashion portal Myntra owned by the biggest Indian e-commerce company Flipkart; roped him as brand ambassador for its jeans brand Roadster[3] Singh also ranked 5th at Times' 50 Most Desirable men of 2013.[4]