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Onus
Per WP:ONUS and wp:brd it is down to you to make the case at talk, not me. Slatersteven (talk) 14:16, 26 November 2022 (UTC)


 * That's fine, happy to do so! Best to avoid edit warring for sure. —Ganesha811 (talk) 14:17, 26 November 2022 (UTC)

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AFDs
Hello, Ganesha811,

Thank you for weighing in on all of those NECBL AFD nominations. It would have been simpler if this had been a bundled nomination but it wasn't. There are always a few AFD discussions like this that get no attention and they can be a challenge to close. Offering your opinion on these is appreciated. Liz Read! Talk! 00:32, 2 December 2022 (UTC)


 * No problem. I saw one, then saw the rest, and thought "there has to be a better way!". Glad to know bundled nominations are always an option. —Ganesha811 (talk) 00:42, 2 December 2022 (UTC)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hi Ganesha811, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!
Sorry for being an unimaginative here, but wishing you a most happy Christmas! --A.S. Brown (talk) 00:10, 25 December 2022 (UTC)

Happy Holidays

 * Thank you! Happy holidays and a merry New Year to you! —Ganesha811 (talk) 18:23, 25 December 2022 (UTC)

December music
We sang Charpentier's delightful Messe de minuit pour Noël today, which was on DYK yesterday, - a first for me, pictured, - thank you for the good wishes, and enjoy the season! -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:21, 25 December 2022 (UTC)


 * A lovely piece which I had never heard before, thank you for sharing it! —Ganesha811 (talk) 23:27, 28 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Thank you, - nor did I until our new and young conductor, who loves French music, introduced it. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:53, 31 December 2022 (UTC)

Question from Mahmudmasri (18:11, 17 January 2023)
I wish to add a clear-line under the Wiktionary template:Wikipedia, as used in many entries linking to Wikipedia, such as wikt:dog viewed with Minerva skin, because when I use my smartphone, the template box doesn't leave any space for the subtitle on its left, in this case, "Alternative forms", and often appears broken. Is there a way to do that? --Mahmudmasri (talk) 18:11, 17 January 2023 (UTC)


 * , to be honest, I'm really not sure! I'm not very good with the technical work here and don't do much template editing. You could try asking for help at the technical forum of the Village Pump, the folks there would be much more able to help. —Ganesha811 (talk) 13:23, 18 January 2023 (UTC)

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Rough counts
It's generally not constructive to provide sections like you added at ANI, as the closer will be reading and assessing the entire discussion anyway, and write-ups like that can be seen as trying to sway the closer. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 17:46, 23 February 2023 (UTC)


 * My apologies, I didn't realize that wasn't an acceptable practice. Was just curious myself, and having counted, figured I'd share. I will bear this in mind for the future. —Ganesha811 (talk) 17:49, 23 February 2023 (UTC)
 * That's why we call them !votes. ^_^ --Licks-rocks (talk) 17:52, 23 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Yup, I'm aware - however, I know that where there is not an clear deficit of policy-based arguments on one side, the rough count is often judged by the closer as part of assessing consensus. Nevertheless, it was unwise to share such a count without being the closer, out of idle curiosity. My mistake! —Ganesha811 (talk) 17:54, 23 February 2023 (UTC)
 * No worries. I understand how it can seem helpful, but it looks bad and doesn't actually help when closing discussions. I've closed a fair number of discussions, and I specifically don't look at any !vote counts or the like, and if it's a content RFC I don't even look at the article. It's best to go into a closing with as little prejudice as possible. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 17:53, 23 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Makes sense! —Ganesha811 (talk) 17:55, 23 February 2023 (UTC)

Emigrants from British India to the United States
I really think this is a better form to use in such categories. I think I had forgotten the other one existed when I created the new one. There is no difference, but I think the Emigrants from X place to Y place is a better overall form. This especially applies in places like British India or the Ottoman Empire, where subjects could identify in many ways, and often would not see a loyalty to the ruling polity, but we are categorizing the flow of people from place X to place Y.John Pack Lambert (talk) 18:29, 23 February 2023 (UTC)


 * Makes sense to me. I'm not picky about which one is kept and can say so on the CfD page, but I just think we don't need both! Thanks for the explanation. —Ganesha811 (talk) 18:32, 23 February 2023 (UTC)

The Nature Conservancy edit
Hi, I placed the sources but they don't seem to have gone through. Can you point me to where this entry is redundant so I can remove those parts? Thanks! ForestProtectionIsVital (talk) 21:46, 15 March 2023 (UTC)


 * Sure, it's under the section 'Big Business Ties', reading In 2022, a group of smaller non-profit organizations signed an open letter to the Conservancy’s CEO, Jennifer Morris, charging that The Nature Conservancy was overly supportive of logging interests and the use of tree planting as a natural climate solution. It's got a pretty good source and I'm not sure the article needs much more; to add too much on the topic would strike me as WP:RECENTISM and perhaps not WP:NPOV. —Ganesha811 (talk) 22:24, 15 March 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks for your prompt repl! I don't actually see anything published referencing anything after 2021 under big business' ties. The blurb looks good but also leaves out some more recent developments I'd like to add. Can you verify that info was published and also point me to the the source you mentioned? Thank you so much for you help! ForestProtectionIsVital (talk) 01:05, 16 March 2023 (UTC)
 * OH I see it now. Thank you so much for your help!! ForestProtectionIsVital (talk) 01:46, 16 March 2023 (UTC)

Question from Patrickkatra (08:33, 20 March 2023)
Hello, how do i add references? --Patrickkatra (talk) 08:33, 20 March 2023 (UTC)


 * Hello and welcome to Wikipedia! There are a few guides on how to do this. If you are using the Visual Editor, click here. If you are using the source editor, click here. If you're not sure which one you're using, click on both and see which one matches up! You can switch between Visual Editor and source editor on any page in the top right of the editing box after clicking "edit" with the little pencil symbol right next to "Publish changes". Feel free to ask if you have any further questions. —Ganesha811 (talk) 13:48, 20 March 2023 (UTC)

USRF Page Update
Hi!

I saw that you approved a previous edit request for the U.S. Russia Foundation Wikipedia entry (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Russia_Foundation). I submitted a request on the talk page a few weeks ago--I'm just trying to change the logo on the entry to USRF's new updated logo, which can be seen at the top of their website (https://www.usrf.us/). I am affiliated with the organization, but I'm unsure where to list that.

Are you able to make this change for me? I'm under some pressure from my boss to get this done ASAP. If not, please let me know what else I need to do. 216.15.60.243 (talk) 14:53, 24 March 2023 (UTC)


 * I'll take a look and see, that should be ok from a neutrality standpoint. If the USRF continues to take an interest in its Wikipedia page, it should be aware that it does not own the page and does not get to choose what is included or how it is written. However, it is welcome to make suggestions on the talk page. If you create an account, you can disclose your affiliation by following the instructions here. —Ganesha811 (talk) 14:58, 24 March 2023 (UTC)

Chicago Mercantile Exchange request
Hi Ganesha811, just checking to see if you've had a chance to review the proposed chronology update to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange article's Products section. I can see from your Talk page that you're very busy! I just wanted to leave a short message. Thanks! Lbischel (talk) 17:11, 31 March 2023 (UTC)


 * I'll take a look and see what's what. Thanks for reminding me. —Ganesha811 (talk) 12:20, 1 April 2023 (UTC)

Question from Daboi6 (18:55, 13 April 2023)
pls edit mine i will add more info in the near future --Daboi6 (talk) 18:55, 13 April 2023 (UTC)


 * Hello, I'm not certain exactly what you want me to do. Bear in mind that your userpage is not a Wikipedia article about you - it's a page designed to help other Wikipedians understand and work with you. —Ganesha811 (talk) 20:58, 13 April 2023 (UTC)

Promotion of Li Rui (politician)

 * Congrats for the amazing work – Kavyansh.Singh (talk) 18:27, 15 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Thank you very much! —Ganesha811 (talk) 23:58, 15 April 2023 (UTC)

Question from Josephyossi (19:23, 16 April 2023)
how can you thoroughly research a subject that a. you are not well versed in b. there is many differing opinions or articles / not enough articles --Josephyossi (talk) 19:23, 16 April 2023 (UTC)


 * Good question! If I'm starting off on something I don't know a lot about, I try to read the entirety of some papers or journal articles about it, rather than hunting down specific facts. The full papers usually give me additional context and information I didn't know I wanted. I also might try to find a good book, though on more obscure topics, that can be hard.
 * As to differing opinions, there are lots of subjects where there are reliable sources with different perspectives on a subject. Wikipedia tries to give WP:DUE weight to each reasonable perspective, adjusted by how prevalent it is in a field/subject. This is a frequent area of discussion, so if you're not sure, try starting a conversation on a talk page or Wikiproject. Was there a specific subject you had in mind when you asked this question? —Ganesha811 (talk) 19:51, 16 April 2023 (UTC)

Question from Freddy176 (23:19, 22 April 2023)
Dear Mentor --- Wikipedia informed me that you are highly experienced in Wikipedia matters, and willing to be my mentor. I very much appreciate you being willing to be my mentor. Wikipedia is an incredible tool that has benefitted my work countless times over the years. I am currently proposing and developing an an article about an academic, E. Fred Schubert. The draft article is found at []. Would you have any suggestions regarding the draft article? Any comment would be very welcome. --Freddy176 (talk) 23:19, 22 April 2023 (UTC)


 * Welcome to Wikipedia! A few recommendations, in no particular order:
 * Where English Wikipedia articles exist, you should link to them instead of the German Wikipedia articles, such as for University of Stuttgart.
 * Much of the 'Life' section is unsourced. You should add citations to reliable, secondary or tertiary sources that are independent of the subject, or else remove the content.
 * I would read over WP:NACADEMIC (the notability guideline for academics) to ensure that Schubert is actually notable enough for a Wikipedia article. On first spec, I'm not convinced, though I think there's a case to be made.
 * Finally, I would remind you that Wikipedia discourages editing when you have a conflict of interest. If you are Mr. Schubert, or you know him professionally or personally, you should not write an article about him, or edit one. However, any other contributions to Wikipedia would be very welcome.
 * Happy editing! —Ganesha811 (talk) 23:58, 22 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Dear Mentor — Thank you very much for your reply, I really appreciate it. Wikipedia is an incredibly valuable resource for many people, including myself, and it is an honor to work with you and be advised by you. You had several comments (thank you!) that I would like to address:
 * Link problem: I transitioned the University of Stuttgart link from de-WP to en-WP (thank you!).
 * Source problem ('Life' Section): I have added multiple independent secondary and tertiary sources to further support the 'Life' Section (thank you!).
 * Notability problem: I have reviewed the WP Notability Section and believe that Schubert would probably meet the Notability standard for the following reasons: Schubert has a h-index of 94. Wikipedia states: "a "truly unique" individual would have an h-index of 60" (see h-index). Furthermore, Schubert has received multiple academic awards (for example Fellow IEEE, APS, OSA, and SPIE). Yet furthermore, Schubert made a significant contribution to the education of engineers worldwide by authoring a comprehensive textbook on LEDs (the primary lighting source in this day and age), which has been cited more than 5,000 times.
 * Conflict problem: My first goal is to write a proposed Wikipedia article that meets the standards of you (Ganesha811, my Mentor) and Wikipedia. You presently guiding me in meeting the standards is greatly appreciated and all your comments are very well received. Should the proposed article indeed proceed to a formal submission and should I (Freddy176) be judged unsuitable for a formal submission, I would accept such judgment.
 * Thank you very much again for all your guidance and help. I would look forward to any further comment and guidance from you. (Freddy176 (talk) 14:25, 24 April 2023 (UTC))
 * A few more comments:
 * Make sure that sources you are adding are reliable. World Biographical Encyclopedia, for example, is probably unreliable because it is user-generated content that anyone can add for a price.
 * The textbook is a decent indicator of notability, but far from a guarantee. Note that WP:NACADEMIC specifically says " Citation measures such as the h-index, g-index, etc., are of limited usefulness in evaluating whether Criterion 1 is satisfied. They should be approached with caution because their validity is not, at present, completely accepted, and they may depend substantially on the citation database used. They are also discipline-dependent; some disciplines have higher average citation rates than others ." The opinion you quote is not Wikipedia policy.
 * I don't understand what your comments on the conflict-of-interest mean. Again, if you are Mr. Schubert, or you know him professionally or personally, you should not write an article about him, or edit one. You are required to disclose any conflicts of interest. —Ganesha811 (talk) 14:42, 24 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Dear Mentor — Thank you very much for your additional comments. At this time, I have no further questions and would like to thank you for your mentorship. — (Freddy176 (talk) 16:46, 24 April 2023 (UTC))

Question from TerrifiedBager on Lee Anderson (British politician) (19:01, 26 April 2023)
Hi Ganesha! I was hoping to clarify the appropriate treatment for this. Under "personal life" it makes claims regarding the individual that he was a single father for 17 years etc. and cites the claim by the living person of themselves.

This is a claim by the individual with no source to back it up that I can identify beyond the claim in an article by a newspaper affiliated with the individuals political organisation.

When searching for advice on this to denote an unreliable source, it says that the unreliable source tag shouldn't be used for living persons, and instead unreliably sourced information for these articles should be removed. I just wanted to check that was appropriate here as you're my mentor. --TerrifiedBager (talk) 19:01, 26 April 2023 (UTC)


 * Welcome to Wikipedia, and good question! A few different things at play here. First of all, it's definitely Wikipedia policy that unreliably sourced info in BLPs (biographies of living persons) should be removed, so you're right to ask. However, in this case I would say the information's sources are fine. If you ever want to check what Wikipedia has to say about a source, you can go to Reliable sources/Perennial sources, where commonly used sources are listed and discussed.
 * According to a 2022 discussion, The Telegraph is generally considered reliable, although perhaps biased/opinionated for political claims. This isn't a political claim, so by that standard we're fine. If Mr. Anderson misled the Telegraph (though I don't see why he would), then there's not much Wikipedia can do about it until reliable sources correct the record. Relatedly, Wikipedia generally trusts non-controversial and non-promotional claims made by individuals about themselves, per our WP:BLPSELFPUB policy.
 * The only issue I can see with the sentence is that it states 17 years specifically, but I'm not sure where that number comes from. The Telegraph article doesn't seem to give a specific number of years he was a single father, though perhaps I missed it. —Ganesha811 (talk) 19:25, 26 April 2023 (UTC)

Li Rui
This is to let you know that the above article has been scheduled as today's featured article for 17 June 2023. Please check that the article needs no amendments. Feel free to amend the draft blurb, which can be found at Today's featured article/June 2023, or to make comments on other matters concerning the scheduling of this article at Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/June 2023. I suggest that you watchlist Main Page/Errors from two days before it appears on the Main Page. Thanks and congratulations on your work!—Wehwalt (talk) 21:50, 29 April 2023 (UTC)


 * Wonderful! Thank you and I'll take a look over the article and the blurb. —Ganesha811 (talk) 01:49, 30 April 2023 (UTC)

Question from Josephyossi (11:30, 30 April 2023)
hi. so, i'm in a bit of a pickle. recently, i was in Elvas in Portugal when I visited their 10th century synagogue, and decided to write an essay abt elvas, including a large section of the synagogue, as it was very important. i had gotten my information from a booklet distributed by the synagogue (it is a museum now) and it is impossible to find online, and there is no other information of it that goes in depth. how can i cite my booklet? --Josephyossi (talk) 11:30, 30 April 2023 (UTC)


 * Per WP:OFFLINE, it's ok to use sources that aren't on the internet. It's important that you provide all information you have about the booklet in the citation, and perhaps note in the edit summary what it is and where you got it, as you mention here. As long as you're confident it's reliable and not just repeating folk tales or speculation, we're good. You can use a general citation and just write the MLA, APA, or Chicago style citation directly into the page (here's an external link on the right citation for a pamphlet). In visual editing, just add a citation and choose "Basic" for the type, and write the citation into the empty box that shows up. In source mode, put the   tag directly before, write the citation, and put the   tag afterwards. Happy to help or answer further questions. —Ganesha811 (talk) 13:53, 30 April 2023 (UTC)

Question from ConservatoryInsulations (13:58, 11 May 2023)
How do i write a new page for the company I work for --ConservatoryInsulations (talk) 13:58, 11 May 2023 (UTC)


 * The short answer is that if you work for a company, you should not write a page about them directly. Wikipedia prohibits conflict-of-interest editing. You could, however, add the company name to the list of WP:Requested articles. If a Wikipedian thinks that your company is notable enough for an article, they may then create one. —Ganesha811 (talk) 14:01, 11 May 2023 (UTC)

Royal Society of Medicine page
Hi Ganesha, I left you a message regarding my suggested changes to the Royal Society of Medicine page but I'm not sure if you've seen it. Are you able to get in touch please to help me with the edits? Many thanks for your help. KarenNower (talk) 11:18, 16 May 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi! Where did you leave the message? I don't see anything on the RSM's talk page after our brief interaction last June. I see you tried to contact me on your talk page - unfortunately I wouldn't get notified about that unless you used the @Ganesha811 function. I declined your edit request last June but suggested you make another one. Let's continue the conversation at the RSM talk page. —Ganesha811 (talk) 15:16, 16 May 2023 (UTC)

Question from Muhammad Hassan Akhundzada (14:22, 16 May 2023)
Dear Wikipedia Mentor,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Muhammad Hassan, and I am writing to seek guidance on creating a Wikipedia page for a website called ResearchMethod.net.

Researchmethod.net is an online platform dedicated to providing resources, tutorials, and articles related to research methods in various academic disciplines. It offers valuable insights, tips, and guidance to students, researchers, and professionals engaged in research activities. Given its significance as an educational resource, I believe it would be beneficial to have a Wikipedia page dedicated to this website.

However, as a novice contributor to Wikipedia, I am unsure about the specific guidelines and requirements for creating a new page. I am aware that Wikipedia has certain notability criteria, and I would like to ensure that the page meets all the necessary guidelines to be accepted and maintained on the platform.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with some assistance or mentorship in this process. Specifically, I have the following questions:

How do I determine if researchmethod.net meets the notability criteria for a Wikipedia page? Are there any specific guidelines or benchmarks I should consider?

What are the key steps and best practices for creating a Wikipedia page? Are there any specific templates or formats I should use?

What type of content should be included in the article? Are there any limitations or guidelines regarding external links, references, or sources?

Are there any potential pitfalls or common mistakes to avoid when creating a Wikipedia page?

I am eager to contribute to Wikipedia and ensure that the page for researchmethod.net adheres to the platform's guidelines and standards. Your guidance would be invaluable in this process.

Thank you very much for your time and support. I look forward to your response. --Muhammad Hassan Akhundzada (talk) 14:22, 16 May 2023 (UTC)


 * The simplest explanation of notability on Wikipedia is found here. The guideline reads: A topic is to be suitable for a stand-alone article or list when it has received  in  that are . In other words, have reliable, in-depth press or academic sources covered ResearchMethod.net? Press releases and brief mentions generally don't count. If you can gather 3-4 pieces of in-depth, independent coverage of ResearchMethod.net from reliable sources, you would probably be able to create a decent article that would meet Wikipedia's notability standards.
 * One other thing - if you work for Researchmethod.net, are paid by them in any way, or know the creators/owners of the website personally, you should not try to create a page for it. Wikipedia prohibits editing when you have a conflict of interest. The most common error people make when creating a page is to try and create a page for their business that reads like a press release or an ad. That kind of thing will get deleted, and make it harder for an article to be created in the future due to the skepticism it will engender. —Ganesha811 (talk) 15:21, 16 May 2023 (UTC)

CME Group Request
Hi Ganesha811, you helped me with a Chicago Mercantile Exchange request a few months back and I'm hoping you can review a different request I posted at the CME Group Talk page. A few weeks back an editor said that "the proposed changes look good to me" and they'd soon implement the requested corrections. Alas, that editor hasn't been active on the site since then and my posts on different WikiProject pages haven't generated any further interest. Any feedback you can provide would be much appreciated. Thanks! Lbischel (talk) 14:23, 18 May 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi! I think it's best to give @Cara Wellington a little longer to return to editing, but in a week or two, if nothing further has happened, please ping me and I can take a look at implementing those changes. —Ganesha811 (talk) 20:40, 18 May 2023 (UTC)
 * @Lbischel @Ganesha811 Thanks for pinging. I've gone ahead to implement those changes. I had to exercise some editorial discretion as I felt some parts would've conflicted with existing content or structure. Cara Wellington (talk) 08:54, 22 May 2023 (UTC)

Question from Tealus kanyoo (17:26, 22 May 2023)
How can i edit and what for? --Tealus kanyoo (talk) 17:26, 22 May 2023 (UTC)


 * I recommend starting with the Wikipedia Adventure, which will teach you to edit. Bear in mind that you should not write your own autobiography on Wikipedia; this is against the rules. —Ganesha811 (talk) 19:37, 22 May 2023 (UTC)

Question from School of Management Sciences (18:01, 1 June 2023)
Hello How to start creating my Wikipedia page? --School of Management Sciences (talk) 18:01, 1 June 2023 (UTC)


 * The short answer is that if you work for a company or organization, you should not write a page about them directly. Wikipedia prohibits conflict-of-interest editing. You could, however, add the organization name to the list of WP:Requested articles. If a Wikipedian thinks that your company is notable enough for an article, they may then create one. —Ganesha811 (talk) 18:08, 1 June 2023 (UTC)

Randolph Churchill
You might want to look in on Randolph Churchill's talk page. Somebody still insisting on getting his own way (about Randolph's wife managing to get pregnant eventually despite him reading her Gibbon on their wedding night) despite the fact that three editors including you and I disagree with him. The content matter is trivial but it's a clear case of edit-warring as far as I can see. I am reluctant to report him unless there is no choice. Paulturtle (talk) 22:16, 3 June 2023 (UTC)


 * I hope the situation is resolvable. On the merits I agree with you, and I understand your reluctance, but I've said everything I want to say on the subject already. If no resolution can be found, it's up to you what you want to do. —Ganesha811 (talk) 22:43, 3 June 2023 (UTC)

I don't think it's resolvable. Ho hum.Paulturtle (talk) 20:51, 4 June 2023 (UTC)

Precious anniversary
--Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:44, 8 June 2023 (UTC)


 * Thank you, Gerda. Surprised it's been three years already! —Ganesha811 (talk) 11:01, 8 June 2023 (UTC)
 * yes ;) - thank you today for Li Rui (politician), about "a Chinese communist politician, historian, and dissident. Li was a CCP member from a young age and remained one until he died, but repeatedly annoyed China's leaders by calling for democracy, civil rights, and free elections"! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:54, 17 June 2023 (UTC)

Edits at Ten Cent Beer Night
Please discuss your edits on the talk page. The content you keep trying to insert is not appropriate in tone. - Who is John Galt? ✉ 18:27, 1 July 2023 (UTC)


 * Happy to discuss on talk! —Ganesha811 (talk) 20:33, 1 July 2023 (UTC)

Chief mousers
Hello, Ganesha811. Thanks again for the thorough review of Wilberforce, and for the pass. I'm trying to get "Chief mousers to the Cabinet Office" to be a good topic before the end of the summer, and yesterday I nominated Wilberforce's predecessor, Peta for GA status. Just in case you've got time or you're interested; there is, of course, no pressure and no obligation to do anything on your part. Cheers, Tim O&#39;Doherty (talk) 17:28, 1 July 2023 (UTC)


 * I generally don't take requests, but if I have some time, I'll take a look and see if I want to pick up that request. Thanks for your work on the articles! —Ganesha811 (talk) 20:34, 1 July 2023 (UTC)
 * No problem. If you don't, no worries; I appreciate you're busy at the moment. Cheers, Tim O&#39;Doherty (talk) 20:35, 1 July 2023 (UTC)
 * I've nominated another one if you're interested (and have the time; don't lose sleep on my account!). Again, no worries. Best, Tim O&#39;Doherty (talk) 19:38, 6 July 2023 (UTC)
 * I'll take a look and see if it's something I could pick up when I've closed my current GA reviews, thanks for letting me know! —Ganesha811 (talk) 20:21, 6 July 2023 (UTC)

Because you make a wonderful editor.

 * Thank you very much! Your hard work made all the difference. —Ganesha811 (talk) 17:19, 11 July 2023 (UTC)

Question from MaximilianValentine on Ulf Sundqvist (23:32, 13 July 2023)
Hello! Sorry to bother you, but I was looking at this page and that the section “Health complications and death” is written rather disrespectfully (not to mention it provides no context) and it provides no context. I can’t seem to find the person or program that would have made these edits, but would still like to correct them. Ulf is my grandfather, so this one is rather personal to me. Thank you for any help you can provide! --MaximilianValentine (talk) 23:32, 13 July 2023 (UTC)


 * I'm happy to help you fix them. As someone with a COI, I appreciate you asking for help. Which parts did you feel were disrespectful? What context in particular did you have in mind? Wikipedia articles need to be cited to reliable sources, so if there are articles talking about Mr. Sundqvist's illness, that would be appropriate to use. —Ganesha811 (talk) 23:53, 13 July 2023 (UTC)

Question from Toktam abedian on List of folk festivals (12:02, 17 July 2023)
Hi this is toktam I am a curator of Ghasedak folk music in Iran. I want to know how we can participate in your festival? If necessary, I can send you some samples of our performances. --Toktam abedian (talk) 12:02, 17 July 2023 (UTC)


 * Hello! To be clear, Wikipedia doesn't run an actual folk festival. However, our article does contain a list of those festivals which are individually notable. If you share some reliable sources here, perhaps we could find out if there is a festival associated with Ghasedak music that could have a Wikipedia article. —Ganesha811 (talk) 12:25, 17 July 2023 (UTC)

Question from Delali Kofi Tortor (PhD) (11:22, 27 July 2023)
Please, how do I add my biography on wikipedia --Delali Kofi Tortor (PhD) (talk) 11:22, 27 July 2023 (UTC)
 * Hello and welcome to Wikipedia! You should not create an article about yourself, or anyone else you know - that would be a violation of our conflict-of-interest policy. If you are interested in editing Wikipedia, you should start by making small changes (with good sources) to articles that already exist. You can check out WP:Introduction to learn how to edit. —Ganesha811 (talk) 11:59, 27 July 2023 (UTC)

Gardner railway station
Thank you for taking the time to review the Gardiner railway station article for GA status- much appreciated! Best wishes for your future wikipedia edits! HoHo3143 (talk) 00:45, 4 August 2023 (UTC)


 * You're welcome, and happy editing! —Ganesha811 (talk) 03:36, 4 August 2023 (UTC)

Question about GAN on Tornado outbreak of February 12, 1945
Hey Ganesha811! On the GAN for Tornado outbreak of February 12, 1945, you asked a question and I’m wanting to respond to them. Since the GAN is in a table format, where do I reply to the questions? Would it on your talk page, in the GAN table, article talk page, or separate section on the GAN page? The Weather Event Writer (Talk Page) 21:36, 13 August 2023 (UTC)


 * You can reply in the table, above the table, or below the table on the GAN page, any of those would be fine! —Ganesha811 (talk) 22:32, 13 August 2023 (UTC)

New pages patrol invitation
Thanks for thinking of me. I've seen the NPP backlog and considered joining before - Dr. Vulpes reached out last year with an invite as well. In the past, I've have somewhat intimidated by the high stakes and the amount of knowledge/training needed to get started, but I'll take another look and think about it. —Ganesha811 (talk) 15:55, 14 August 2023 (UTC)


 * @Ganesha811: I always recommend that users give it a shot and start in a subject field that they're comfortable in. You can find a sorted out list of articles at WP:NPPSORT. We have a pretty supportive community that can help to answer questions at the reviewers talk page here as well on Discord (if you have it). If you find it's not for you then that's totally okay, but I think it's worth giving it a shot if you have any interest in it. Hey man im josh (talk) 16:10, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

Question from Xav22 (23:49, 1 September 2023)
Hello,

I am trying to upload two images for an article about the Portuguese Cruiser class São Gabriel. But, I'm a bit confused about the whole upload process and whether I have permission to upload these photographs or not. Can you help me? --Xav22 (talk) 23:49, 1 September 2023 (UTC)


 * Sure! Are you trying to upload them here (on English Wikipedia) or on the Commons? I would recommend the Commons - they have an Upload Wizard that can walk you through the process. If you have issues using that, let me know! —Ganesha811 (talk) 03:13, 2 September 2023 (UTC)
 * Yes, I'm trying to upload the images on the Upload Wizard, but I don't know what release rights to choose as they are some images I just found on a website. The photos are very old, from 1910-1911, and so I don't believe there is an owner of the work. Am I able to just upload them and use them or what should I check first? Xav22 (talk) 03:46, 2 September 2023 (UTC)
 * If you're reasonably certain the photos were published in 1910-11, then you can upload them as the copyright will have expired. In the Wizard, choose "The copyright has definitely expired in the USA" and then select "First published in the United States before 1928". Just add all the information you have and the good folks on Commons will help with the rest after the images are uploaded. They're experienced in adding metadata and required templates. —Ganesha811 (talk) 12:30, 2 September 2023 (UTC)
 * Alright, thank you so much for the help! It’s greatly appreciated. Have a good day. Xav22 (talk) 12:41, 2 September 2023 (UTC)