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Question from Collegebasketball1 on Draft:Parker St.Pierre (07:46, 14 December 2022)
How can I make this public? --Collegebasketball1 (talk) 07:46, 14 December 2022 (UTC)


 * Hi, I don't think this person is notable but I'm not 100 percent sure. I would ask at Teahouse. Rubbish computer (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 19:00, 21 December 2022 (UTC)

Question from GoodHelper111 (12:29, 15 December 2022)
Who was teacher of surdas --GoodHelper111 (talk) 12:29, 15 December 2022 (UTC)


 * Hi, I'm not sure sorry. Rubbish computer (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 18:57, 21 December 2022 (UTC)

Question from Maryym khan (15:16, 18 December 2022)
Hello How to use Wikipedia? As a beginner --Maryym khan (talk) 15:16, 18 December 2022 (UTC)


 * Hi, you can read more at Welcome. The site seems complicated at first but you can get the hang of it quickly. Hope this helps, Rubbish computer (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 18:53, 21 December 2022 (UTC)

Question from Abubakar Aliyu AK on User:Abubakar Aliyu AK (18:19, 25 December 2022)
How can I add reffrence? --Abubakar Aliyu AK (talk) 18:19, 25 December 2022 (UTC)


 * Hi, you can read more about this at Referencing for beginners. Cheers, Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 19:30, 29 December 2022 (UTC)

Rollback
G'day I was scrolling through the Declaratory Act when I noticed that it had been vandalised twice and, thus as a user rollback privileges, I dug through the history section and found your name right next to the needed specifications. Anyways, would you mind rolling back the page. Cheers, IronBattalion (talk) 12:00, 29 December 2022 (UTC).


 * Hi, done now, cheers. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 19:29, 29 December 2022 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Alextejthompson!


Happy New Year! Alextejthompson, Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.

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Question from Mexball (00:04, 1 December 2022)
HIIIIIII and thanks for the message i just wanted to ask what is the proper way to cite sources (and to know if it doesn't infringe copyright laws, most of the information i get about the topic is pirated) thanks once again !! :D --Mexball (talk) 00:04, 1 December 2022 (UTC)


 * Hi . Apologies for the delay, time is really flying for me this year. You can read more about this at Referencing for beginners. Rubbish computer (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 18:55, 21 December 2022 (UTC)
 * thanks!! :] Mexball (talk) 21:12, 4 January 2023 (UTC)

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Question from 170409 Wiki (02:17, 8 January 2023)
Buenas noches, puedo cambiar el nombre del Usuario 170409 ? --09-04-2017 (talk) 02:17, 8 January 2023 (UTC)

Question from Mohamed thameem k on Ranipet district (09:29, 11 January 2023)
How can we change the largest city option --Mohamed thameem k (talk) 09:29, 11 January 2023 (UTC)

Question from Dr Ajape on Ilara-Mokin (14:50, 8 January 2023)
Hello. Please, am trying to add genuine information to Ilara Mokin information on Wikipedia. The referencing style has been difficult for me to put add those information added are showing in red. How can you help me. Thanks! --Dr Ajape (talk) 14:50, 8 January 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, those articles haven't been created yet. Whether they would qualify for articles is difficult to tell at first glance. Hope this helps, Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 14:43, 15 January 2023 (UTC)

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Question from H3llb3nd3r6772 (18:04, 24 January 2023)
Hello, mentor! I got a couple of messages on my talk page indicating that I have been flagged as a sockpuppet account. I'm not. What should I do? --H3llb3nd3r6772 (talk) 18:04, 24 January 2023 (UTC)


 * Don't worry about it! You haven't done anything wrong. I was wrong for making a rush to judgement instead of assuming good faith. Someone who&#39;s wrong on the internet (talk) 03:01, 25 January 2023 (UTC)

Question from Peterfields90 (09:36, 26 January 2023)
Hello Alex,

I have noticed a bit of an issue on the page i'm currently editing. Its the Portsmouth FC current season page. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022%E2%80%9323_Portsmouth_F.C._season

On the page there is a 'results by matchday' table and a 'matches' list. When I enter data in to the results by matchday table and there is a postponed game, it still increments the matchday row, yet when a postponed fixture is added to the matches list, it doesnt increment the matchday number. Who can I speak to about fixing or amending this as I assume it will be the same amongst over clubs pages.

Thanks --Peterfields90 (talk) 09:36, 26 January 2023 (UTC)

Question from BernieM1905 (09:19, 30 January 2023)
Hello Alex. I am BernieM, and I just added the Plot section to the movie "In Love and War." This is my first addition to Wikipedia. I am interested in improving my writing. I am interested in Christian theology, music, medicine and martial arts. I have an Ed.D. from the Univ. of Southern California. Nice to meet you. Do you respond via email? I'm kickboxer1905@yahoo.com. --BernieM1905 (talk) 09:19, 30 January 2023 (UTC)

Question from Blackelk7 (18:48, 30 January 2023)
Hello,

I created a page in my sandbox I would like to have reviewed for publishing.

Thank you, James --Blackelk7 (talk) 18:48, 30 January 2023 (UTC)

Question from Brents61985 (17:11, 5 February 2023)
Hi, I’ve not got a clue what I’m meant to do, I’m sorry to message like this but I have a brain injury and struggle in many ways. --Brents61985 (talk) 17:11, 5 February 2023 (UTC)

Question from Brents61985 on User:Brents61985 (17:15, 5 February 2023)
Could I get someone to do my page, I don’t have the concentration levels for this sort of thing --Brents61985 (talk) 17:15, 5 February 2023 (UTC)

Question from MIAH SHOHAGH on Talk:Ivailo Kalfin (15:02, 17 February 2023)
My name miah shohagh,,,i am from Bangladesh,, i am working Singapore,,, i have skill certificates,,my skill steel structure. Also i am a cnc plasma operator,, welding, Painter also knows,,,i want to work Europe,,, can you help me find for a fabrications workshop,,,?? --MIAH SHOHAGH (talk) 15:02, 17 February 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, this isn't what Wikipedia is for. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 12:06, 17 March 2023 (UTC)

Question from Jonnyangel8$ (07:45, 17 March 2023)
Hi I might have I opened an account by accident I thought Wikipedia was for looking up information and finding answers to questions please let me know why it's only copy editing etc and then if i joined the wrong site , how to close my account if that's the case --Jonnyangel8$ (talk) 07:45, 17 March 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, Wikipedia is an encyclopedia and there's lots of different ways to edit it. Looking up information is definitely a big part of it; I still find myself looking up info on Wikipedia, although I check the sources are reliable when I do so. Hope this helps, Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 12:08, 17 March 2023 (UTC)

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Question from MrsRogers2008 (12:43, 17 March 2023)
Hello! I would like to create an entry for the company I work for. I have the company history and relevant dates in terms of accolades and acquisitions. Is there anything else I need to get started? I know that I need to disclose that I work there. Thank you for your help --MrsRogers2008 (talk) 12:43, 17 March 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, very sorry for the long delay; been so busy. Writing an article on the company you work for means you have a conflict of interest. It's not forbidden for you to do, but isn't recommended and can be tricky. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 16:00, 23 April 2023 (UTC)

Question from Wikisearcher09 (08:42, 13 April 2023)
Hi, How do you find out what is need to change in a Wikipedia website? And can I Cite a Wikipedia website on another? --Wikisearcher09 (talk) 08:42, 13 April 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, we can't use Wikipedia as a reference to itself, sorry. Also my apologies for the long absence, been so busy. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 16:01, 23 April 2023 (UTC)

Question from JustHistoryLiam (13:31, 17 April 2023)
Hey there! Thanks for being my mentor. Can you give me some tips for a better tone? Thank you! --JustHistoryLiam (talk) 13:31, 17 April 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi . Sorry for the delay; been very busy in real life. You should try to follow a neutral tone, but it can take some getting hang of. Feel free to let me know if you have more questions. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 15:58, 23 April 2023 (UTC)

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Hello. How do i start writing up the details here? Thank you. --Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi &#38; Al Ain (talk) 11:27, 11 May 2023 (UTC)

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The page title is Gaurav Bolchhi. I couldn't edit this page. The page shows it is protected to vandalism. Please remove this protection of vandalism. --Twinklestarsky (talk) 16:00, 24 May 2023 (UTC)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=S.M._Zakaria&action=edit&redlink=1

I want to create a page, since it does not exist. Can you please help me? --InsightfulMind (talk) 10:12, 29 May 2023 (UTC)

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Hello mentor! I am a living artist and am wondering how I can get approved for a page? I know I need notablility, which I have a bit of, but want to understand the process of having a page writen for you? --Scorpion Moon (talk) 00:01, 30 May 2023 (UTC)

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Thankyou very much being My mentor. I will ask questions wen needed. --Shadman1234 (talk) 09:34, 31 May 2023 (UTC)

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 * Hi, I can't remember creating this page but created some useless pages when I misunderstood how Wikipedia works in about 2015. Sorry for that and sorry about the delay. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 19:17, 19 June 2023 (UTC)

Question from Mianjani (15:39, 17 June 2023)
i want to backlink --Mianjani (talk) 15:39, 17 June 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, that's not really what Wikipedia is for. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 19:15, 19 June 2023 (UTC)

Question from TALASH 666 on FAQ/Main (16:13, 23 June 2023)
Hello sir I am from Afghanistan And here it's a lot to write about Religions, ,war, culture and historic Places. And the few of this is available on the net. I just want to know! Can i get any income in the future after I started my contribution for wiki --TALASH 666 (talk) 16:13, 23 June 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, Wikipedia editors aren't paid. Hope this helps, Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 18:22, 23 June 2023 (UTC)

Question from Williamssunday10 (14:15, 28 June 2023)
I need great improvement on my wikipedia profile? --Williamssunday10 (talk) 14:15, 28 June 2023 (UTC)

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I would like to create a wiki page for an artist name eyeamki --TMintl (talk) 19:54, 7 July 2023 (UTC)

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Who i,m --محمد عبد القادر الجيلاني (talk) 23:50, 2 August 2023 (UTC)

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Question from Sandeepgahlot on Draft:Dr. Haroun Yusuf (06:02, 24 August 2023)
Hello Team,

here i am going to submit my profile with you. but some issue occurred please help me how i verify my all details. --Sandeepgahlot (talk) 06:02, 24 August 2023 (UTC)

Question from KatiaApati (16:22, 30 August 2023)
is my article rejected? --KatiaApati (talk) 16:22, 30 August 2023 (UTC)

Question from Nthabsen on Gcina Mhlophe (18:34, 3 August 2023)
Hello What are the names of the companies that Gcina Mhlophe worked for --Nthabsen (talk) 18:34, 3 August 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, apologies for the extremely long delay. I think this would be better off being asked at Reference_desk/Humanities. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 17:23, 4 September 2023 (UTC)

Question from Russcounce (19:35, 11 August 2023)
Hello:

I have lost my first Article. I was trying to edit some items in the Article; I pushed start a new Article by mistake. Is there any way to retrieve the first Article? --Russcounce (talk) 19:35, 11 August 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, I would try Requests for undeletion. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 17:24, 4 September 2023 (UTC)

Question from Ömer Doğanay Turkey (22:48, 7 September 2023)
HEP-SEN SENDİKASI hakkında bilgi girişi yapmak istiyorum --Ömer Doğanay Turkey (talk) 22:48, 7 September 2023 (UTC)

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Question from Bbnbhumel (11:41, 27 September 2023)
how do i start writing biography --Bbnbhumel (talk) 11:41, 27 September 2023 (UTC)

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Question from Alegacyfounder (11:22, 29 September 2023)
Hi, I am following the steps (starting with easy edits). In the first paragraph of the first article I was given I saw this: "The company has over 25 years of experience in the industry and over 30,000 registered profiles" Firstly, this is a poor way of referencing experience, because 25 years from when? And what constitutes experience? Does it not make more sense to reference when the company was registered? This in itself is a challenge because the reference they used takes me to a dating website. The Terms for this website is supposed to mention the location of the company (this isn't provided) as well as the company name. The company name they provide doesn't exist in any of the company database searches I used, even Google Bard couldn't find it for me. This sentence looks like advertising and is unverifiable seemingly, can I just delete it?

Also, any suggestions on how to go about verifying this kind of data. I'm not sure why it suggested this specific article on 'A Foreign Affair' dating app, but I now wonder if I'm not going to start getting dating ads on my Facebook after following all the links that I did. I certainly hope not. --Alegacyfounder (talk) 11:22, 29 September 2023 (UTC)

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Question from HARIS012 on Help:Getting started (16:27, 6 October 2023)
Hlo. Can I can be the hacker of to hack account --HARIS012 (talk) 16:27, 6 October 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, that really isn't what Wikipedia is for. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 23:46, 6 October 2023 (UTC)

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Question from Srinitude (20:52, 6 October 2023)
Hi Alex,

It's so nice to meet you! Can you tell me about best practices when contributing to wikis? --Srinitude (talk) 20:52, 6 October 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, there's a lot of rules and guidelines but these get easier with practice. I left a welcome message on your talk page with some helpful links. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 23:48, 6 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Adolf Stalin Guevara (08:53, 8 October 2023)
Hello, Is there any issue with my username, as somebody mentioned that it may get misinterpreted. [P.S. My Intention is not to propagate and political ideology] --Adolf Stalin Guevara (talk) 08:53, 8 October 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, I would say it's an issue yes. You can request to have your username changed at Special:GlobalRenameRequest. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 15:57, 8 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from JohnnyBigC (00:55, 10 October 2023)
How do I make an article? --JohnnyBigC (talk) 00:55, 10 October 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, you can read more about this at My first article. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 15:41, 13 October 2023 (UTC)

drone
what makes a drone to fly — Preceding unsigned comment added by Divinity Azunah (talk • contribs) 09:43, 13 October 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, you can read more about this at unmanned aerial vehicle. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 15:42, 13 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Jainsu (22:06, 15 October 2023)
Thank you for accepting me as a mentee. I wrote a concise article on a very important topic about mitigation of bias from AI models. Somehow it was speedily deleted, without giving some constructive suggestions. Can you please provide me some analysis and guidance as to how to bring the article to a publishable level? --Jainsu (talk) 22:06, 15 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Whisperoni (17:17, 20 October 2023)
Hi! What is Wikipedia's policy towards primary sources? If I for example interview a person myself, how would I go about citing what they say on a Wikipedia article, assuming such information belongs there in the first place? --Whisperoni (talk) 17:18, 20 October 2023 (UTC)


 * Feel free to disregard this question, I found the Reliable Sources page and have a decent understanding now. Whisperoni (talk) 14:13, 21 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Talkoffact Fact (14:46, 13 October 2023)
Hey! Alex I have just created a Wikipedia article but sum this problem is created "This draft may meet Wikipedia's criteria for speedy deletion because in its current form it serves only to promote or publicise an entity, person, product, or idea, and would require a fundamental rewrite in order to become encyclopedic. However, the mere fact that a company, organization, or product is a page's subject does not, on its own, qualify that page for deletion under this criterion. This criterion also does not apply where substantial encyclopedic content would remain after removing the promotional material as deletion is not cleanup; in this case please remove the promotional material yourself, or add the tag to alert others to do so. See CSD G11. If this draft does not meet the criteria for speedy deletion, or you intend to fix it, please remove this notice, but do not remove this notice from pages that you have created yourself. If you created this page and you disagree with the given reason for deletion, you can click the button below and leave a message explaining why you believe it should not be deleted. You can also visit the talk page to check if you have received a response to your message."

I didn't copy anything --Talkoffact Fact (talk) 14:46, 13 October 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, what was the title? Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 17:18, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from MD-Milano (20:40, 18 October 2023)
I want to start a Wikipedia, page for my Doctor with his permission How do I beginn? --MD-Milano (talk) 20:40, 18 October 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, I don't think such an article would be accepted sorry; we need to meet notability standards (see WP:GNG. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 17:20, 24 October 2023 (UTC)
 * He story goes beyond doctor
 * He is already me
 * ntioned on Wikipedia., He is a gold medalist in Jud 2A02:1210:16F2:3400:95AE:E9D3:6105:3C3E (talk) 19:02, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Haiderkhan.2x (06:09, 20 October 2023)
write a wikipedia article for Er Haider Khan https://g.co/kgs/zwK4Ce --Haiderkhan.2x (talk) 06:09, 20 October 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, writing about yourself is strongly discouraged but not forbidden; see WP: AUTOBIOGRAPHY. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 17:21, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Jsolite (09:48, 23 October 2023)
Do have any restriction to what i can publish --Jsolite (talk) 09:48, 23 October 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, you may find this page helpful; My first article. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 17:23, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Alexcrane2001 (12:29, 23 October 2023)
Hi, how do I create a page on a person? --Alexcrane2001 (talk) 12:29, 23 October 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, you may find the page My first article helpful. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 17:25, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Soul Jazz and Snips (19:24, 25 October 2023)
Hello, I've made several edits to the page of a legislator in my community. Unfortunately it seems to get changed back / vandalized often by someone who appears to just target her page with biased points of view, seemingly from different accounts. Each of those different accounts only edit hers or another local politician. What can be done about this? --Soul Jazz and Snips (talk) 19:24, 25 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from RobinHawkBD (08:25, 29 October 2023)
Hi, I am thinking about making a continuous list of corrupt officials that mass people encounter every day in my country. I plan to share the link so that others can keep adding. They are not big fish but people should be prepared before facing them. Does it violate Wikipedia's terms and conditions? --RobinHawkBD (talk) 08:25, 29 October 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, I think it would be against such rules, yes; we have to be very careful what we write about living people. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 18:25, 29 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Farhan mani (04:32, 30 October 2023)
Hi, I hope you are doing well. I'm glad to have an experienced editor like you as my mentor. I have many questions which I want to ask and will need your guidance from time to time. For Now, I just want to ask when can I start writing an article on a topic? as my account is more than 4 days old and I've made more than 5 edits. Is it suitable that I start writing my own article and it gets accepted and Published on Wikipedia? Your guidance will be highly appreciated. Thanks --Farhan mani (talk) 04:33, 30 October 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, what is the article going to be about? Cheers. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 09:34, 30 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Guryamamun (17:46, 30 October 2023)
Hi I would like to create a biography of mine. How can i write and publish it? Please advise.

Al --Guryamamun (talk) 17:46, 30 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Editing and contributing (00:52, 31 October 2023)
Are you real or an AI --Editing and contributing (talk) 00:52, 31 October 2023 (UTC)


 * nvm i checked your page. youre real Editing and contributing (talk) 03:12, 31 October 2023 (UTC)

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Question from Editing and contributing (03:26, 1 November 2023)
How often do you check wikipedia as an experienced wikipedia editor? --Editing and contributing (talk) 03:26, 1 November 2023 (UTC)

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I really hope I run into you in London, United Kingdom one day! MulanTheGirl (talk) 19:02, 1 November 2023 (UTC)

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Hello, my master. Have a nice day. --Kaan029 (talk) 20:31, 2 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Globeralways (18:37, 3 November 2023)
I wish to greatly enhance the Wikipedia listing of the "St. Louis Globe-Democrat," where I worked for 13 years, primarily in senior positions. I have a large volume of reference materials (including an excellent history of the paper). The existing Wikipedia article is quite sketchy. I think it would be easier to do a complete new version, using the existing one as a guide. My question is: Can I write a new version on, say, a Word document and then cut-and-paste it to Wikipedia (and/or you)? Thank you. --Globeralways (talk) 18:37, 3 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from CatsAreSuperior on 59 Productions (02:16, 5 November 2023)
I’m getting some articles that seem fine and don’t need to be edited sent to me for editing. Is there a way for me to just say nope it’s fine doesn’t need edited. Like this production company has 29 references and it says it needs more? That seems like plenty to me. --CatsAreSuperior (talk) 02:16, 5 November 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, I would try discussing this on the talk page. Number of references isn't hugely important, but everything in the article needs to ideally be verified. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 19:28, 5 November 2023 (UTC)

Header
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 * Thank you, much appreciated. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 19:29, 5 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Editing and contributing (04:50, 6 November 2023)
Are you a reviewer by any chance? Just out of curiosity, not entailing anything. --Editing and contributing (talk) 04:50, 6 November 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, I am yes. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 13:30, 18 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Disdage (01:26, 11 November 2023)
How do i create an article? --Disdage (talk) 01:26, 11 November 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, you can read more about this at My first article. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 13:31, 18 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Averaven (17:36, 13 November 2023)
How can I create a new article. give me some tips to make it shine. --Averaven (talk) 17:36, 13 November 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, what's it about? Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 13:32, 18 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Jacobhortonmusic (02:57, 14 November 2023)
how do i write a bigraphy --Jacobhortonmusic (talk) 02:57, 14 November 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, is it about yourself or somebody else? Autobiographies aren't recommended. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 13:33, 18 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Artimisian (08:22, 18 November 2023)
Hi Alex… tried my hand @ adding content … Just saying hi Haven’t a clue if it worked --Artimisian (talk) 08:22, 18 November 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, we don't add categories that don't exist yet to pages. There's a bunch of regulations surrounding creating categories as far as I remember also. It's great to see new users getting started though, keep it up. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 13:34, 18 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Marvel300 (16:20, 22 November 2023)
Hey mentor can you search up the AVN Awards on Wikipedia please mentor. --Marvel300 (talk) 16:20, 22 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Pinklol (15:01, 23 November 2023)
Hello how can I create an article about List of Blackpink music and albums --Pinklol (talk) 15:01, 23 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Pinklol (15:02, 23 November 2023)
Hello how can I create an article about List of Blackpink music and albums --Pinklol (talk) 15:02, 23 November 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, you can find the article here: Blackpink discography. Cheers, Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 18:46, 27 November 2023 (UTC)

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Question from Pinklol (09:50, 28 November 2023)
Hello, how can I upload a picture on article I edited? --Pinklol (talk) 09:50, 28 November 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, it's generally better to upload to Wikimedia Commons. You can read about the guidelines to images at Uploading images. Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 23:28, 28 November 2023 (UTC)

Draft
Hi how can create a new article it is about a member of a American group VCHA Pinklol (talk) 17:47, 29 November 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, there is an article on them already at Vcha. Hope this helps, Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 18:56, 29 November 2023 (UTC)


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Question from Phoebe J YANG on Baltic Sea (19:50, 29 November 2023)
Is there any easy way to add reference to the content I re-edit? I got lost when understanding the instruction. Thanks. --Phoebe J YANG (talk) 19:50, 29 November 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, I'm not sure what you mean sorry. Do you need help with references? Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 12:09, 30 November 2023 (UTC)

Question from Thegoldentomisin (16:18, 4 December 2023)
I want to create a page on a personality. Can you teach me how to? --Thegoldentomisin (talk) 16:18, 4 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, that sounds great, I'd be happy to help. You might find My first article helpful. Cheers, Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 22:49, 4 December 2023 (UTC)

Question from Pottu ka photo send kar (17:21, 6 December 2023)
Hello! I am new to editing, and have only tried it once before quitting, like 4 years ago. Can you give me some tips about editing and how the checking process is done after submitting edit request --Pottu ka photo send kar (talk) 17:21, 6 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, there's a lot to get the hang of but it's great you want to get back into it. What did you want to edit in particular? Alextejthompson (Ping me or leave a message on my talk page) 19:48, 6 December 2023 (UTC)