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Often used
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If there is any area of interest I could help you get started in, please let me know.

If you have any questions, you are always welcome to ask me on my talk page. Happy editing. ~

Hi and welcome, I hope you'll enjoy it here. Please allow yourself plenty of time to learn the ropes. I noticed you placed a PROD on BUNNYBUNNY. Patrolling and tagging for deletion is something I think you should wait a while with. If there is any area of interest I could help you get started in, please let me know. And if you have any questions, you are always welcome to ask me on my talk page, although you are guaranteed quicker feedback at the Teahouse. Happy editing, ~


 * Thank you, that's very kind. You are always welcome here if you have any questions, although you are guaranteed quicker feedback at the Teahouse. Happy editing, ~
 * More welcome templates are found in Category:WikiProject-specific welcome templates


 * on it
 * WikiProject Afghanistan:
 * WikiProject Albania:
 * WikiProject India:
 * WikiProject Islam:
 * WikiProject Pakistan:
 * WikiProject Turkey:
 * WikiProject Professional wrestling:
 * :


 * More project invitation templates are found in Category:WikiProject invitation templates

Editor assistance/Requests
Editor assistance/Requests – WP:EAR

The template EAR is used when assisting at EAR.


 * (necessary when your message or signature includes the  character)
 * (necessary when your message or signature includes the  character)

Both parameters should be specified for this template; while it will work without the second parameter specified, it is considered poor form on most noticeboards to not include a reason, or to at least sign and datestamp it. At Editor assistance/Requests (WP:EAR) at least, such timestamps are used for determining when to archive a thread.

Possible status types:
 * resolved (short form: r)
 * answered (short form: a)
 * unclear (short form: unc)
 * unresolved (short form: unr)
 * stale (short form: s)
 * (new!) moved (short form: m)
 * (new!) stuck (short form: stu)


 * Examples


 * Special case

Typical requests

 * Dispute about changing a title

Request was: Although it is very obvious that the title of the article is wrong, I have met very strong opposition from several users. These users started by presenting very weak arguments, and when I pointed out those weaknesses, they refused to respond and adopted an uncivil behaviour that violates Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. I have told them about these violations but they have ignored me. Some of these users are very experienced editors, including one who is in the top 3000 list. I have searched the help for ways of resolving this problem, but I have found so many options that I am overwhelmed. I'd like to get some advice about the best way of solving this problem.

Reply was:

Help desk
The HD template is for use when answering questions on the help desk.

Each type of comment can be called by using a short code, as shown below. If the parameter is not recognized by the template, it will be displayed as plain text. You should substitute this template. Additional text may be included directly after the template.

Help me

 * – When you need help from an administrator.
 * – When you need other editors to update a page, if you are not logged in and thus can not edit a semi-protected page.
 * – When you want to request an edit of a fully protected page.

For helpers who answer:


 * – A message that can be used when a user used the Help me template but didn't write a question below it.
 * – A message that asks the user to come to IRC for more help.
 * – A message that tells the user that their question is being worked on. Also provides IRC information.
 * – A message that tells the user that their question was answered by a question, but they didn't reply.
 * – A message telling the user that a helper has answered their question.
 * – A message telling the user that their question could be answered by the reference desk.
 * – A message telling the user that a helper has deemed their question as an inappropriate use for the Help me template.
 * – A message that can be used when a user used the Help me template but needs help from an admin.
 * – A message that can be used when a user used the Help me template but is looking for an answer from a specific editor.

Typical Q & A

 * New user asking if they can create an article about themselves


 * New user asking why their article about a company was speedy deleted under A7 and G11


 * IP users making edit requests-type Help me posts about things they could do if joining the ranks

Request edit (COI)

 * Reviewing instructions
 * 1) For major re-writes or controversial requests that may require consensus, ask the submitter to discuss the edits with regular contributors first on the article's talk page, using.
 * 2) Reviewers must make sure that the proposed edit does not violate NPOV, and in particular UNDUE. The Wikipedia article must reflect, both in content and tone, the body of high-quality, independent literature that exists on the subject in question, not only the sources the submitter has offered. Be on the look-out for cherry-picking, for the omission of sources, for the misrepresentation of a source's tone, and for the use of source material out of context. It is particularly important to be vigilant about omissions and tone when a paid editor proposes a major rewrite of a contentious article or section of an article.
 * 3) When requests are straightforward, uncontentious, and do not require consensus or the assistance of a subject-matter expert, be bold. If the edit is reverted, it is by definition controversial, so do not revert back.
 * 4) Avoid excessively high or low expectations, but do make sure that the proposed edit improves the article.
 * 5) When declining, try to submit enough feedback to allow the submitter to improve their request.


 * Request options
 * = request edit/request for requested edits, and also adds to the list of edits requested, and Category:Wikipedia conflict of interest edit requests.
 * = request edit/significant same function as – use for more substantial changes.


 * Response options:
 * 1. DIY
 * = Request edit/proceed to ask the submitter to implement the edits themselves (good for non-controversial edits and major re-writes). Adds the request to Category:Answered requested edits.
 * Set the to   and append:


 * 2. A. Somebody already did it for them
 * = request edit/answered1 for implemented edits. Adds the request to Category:Implemented requested edits
 * Set the to   and append:


 * 2. B. Do it for them
 * = request edit/answered1 for implemented edits. Adds the request to Category:Implemented requested edits
 * A. Implement the edit request
 * B. Set the to   and append:


 * 3. Partially do it for them
 * = request edit/partial for partially completed requests. Please provide an explanation of what was and was not done and why as the third parameter. Adds the request to Category:Partially implemented requested edits.
 * A. Implement parts of the edit request
 * B. Set the to , add an explanation, and append:


 * 4. Declined parameters |D
 * = request edit/declined for declined request. Adds the request to Category:Declined requested edits.


 * 4. A. |D|ADV – advertising/promo
 * for declining promotional content.
 * Set the to   and append:


 * 4. B. D|V – verifiability issues
 * for declining content not properly sourced.
 * Set the to   and append:


 * 4. C. D|O – obvious omissions
 * for articles with obvious omissions that need balance.
 * Set the to   and append:


 * 4. D. D|R – remove sourced content
 * when changes ask to remove sourced content.
 * Set the to   and append:


 * 4. E. D|D – remove sourced content
 * to request the editor attempt to discuss with involved editors first.
 * Set the to   and append:


 * 4. F. D|S – not specific enough
 * for requests that are not specific enough.
 * Set the to   and append:


 * 4. G. D|T – belongs on article talk page
 * for requests that belongs somewhere else.
 * Set the to   and append:


 * 4. H. D|T – for requests that aren't an improvement
 * for requests that aren't an improvement.
 * Set the to   and append:


 * 4. I. D|C – has been discussed and no clear consensus
 * this issue has been discussed and no clear consensus was reached.
 * Set the to   and append:


 * 4. J. D|C – stale and has been discussed with no clear consensus
 * this issue has been discussed and no clear consensus was reached and the discussion is stale.
 * Set the to   and append: