User talk:Ganesha811/Archive 6

Question from Kawaiigothkid (11:22, 3 September 2023)
Hi, one time I got banned when I was younger. Please report the bot that banned me. --Kawaiigothkid (talk) 11:22, 3 September 2023 (UTC)


 * I'm afraid I can't help without more specific information, but I can tell you that bots aren't capable of banning people on English Wikipedia. —Ganesha811 (talk) 12:15, 3 September 2023 (UTC)

Question from Xav22 (04:46, 3 September 2023)
Hello again.

How can you italicize an article title? I have checked out the Template:Italic title way and all, but when I put it in for the name I am told it uses an unsupported character which is the {. I can't find any videos on it either. Any help appreciated, thanks. --Xav22 (talk) 04:46, 3 September 2023 (UTC)


 * See WP:ITALICTITLE - that provides an overview of how to do it! —Ganesha811 (talk) 05:09, 3 September 2023 (UTC)

Question from Laksh-2193 (05:11, 4 September 2023)
This is my page : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Laksh-2193/sandbox#Lakshay_Kumar

I want to make it public. How to do that? --Laksh-2193 (talk) 05:11, 4 September 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) 05:28, 4 September 2023 (UTC)

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Question from Writerfromgodsowncountry (19:15, 17 September 2023)
Why my article is not published --Writerfromgodsowncountry (talk) 19:15, 17 September 2023 (UTC)


 * Hello! Are you referring to Draft:Our Lady of Lourdes Knanaya Catholic Forane Church, Madampam, Kannur? It looks like the reviewer declined it because of a lack of reliable sources. Wikipedia articles are based on high-quality, detailed sources from reliable publishers. They can be books, newspapers, websites, any form - but they have to be reputable and trustworthy! Try and address this issue by editing the article and then resubmit it when you are confident it is ready. —Ganesha811 (talk) 22:06, 17 September 2023 (UTC)

Question from Tuisaemoma on User:Tuisaemoma (03:02, 19 September 2023)
HI i want to ask about what should i put in this box please. --Tuisaemoma (talk) 03:02, 19 September 2023 (UTC)


 * I'm not sure what you mean - could you be more specific? —Ganesha811 (talk) 19:59, 23 September 2023 (UTC)

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Question from SakkieVanDerWest (22:44, 5 October 2023)
Can you help me promote my YouTube channel amongst academic people about the SI Scientific Parser I wrote this calculation program to enable technology people to do simplex or complex number calculations using my program, the SISc Parser or SI Scientific Parser? I am also a proponent for Wave Energy for South Africa. My YouTube account is: @izakvanderwesthuizen423 --SakkieVanDerWest (talk) 22:44, 5 October 2023 (UTC)


 * No. Please read WP:PROMOTION. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a means for advertisement, no matter how worthy or unworthy the cause. —Ganesha811 (talk) 22:51, 5 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Gthardiman (13:18, 7 October 2023)
Hello - I would like to create a wiki profile page - I am an academic based at QUB in Belfast - thank you

Gary Hardiman --Gthardiman (talk) 13:18, 7 October 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) 13:33, 7 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Rondofanboy (17:29, 8 October 2023)
I posed new information I discovered online and the comment has been removed. Why and did I do something incorrect? --Rondofanboy (talk) 17:29, 8 October 2023 (UTC)


 * Hello! As the other user mentioned, your addition needed an independent, reliable source, as a citation. If an independent source reports on Rondo's return, that could definitely be added to the article with the necessary citation. Your username may also give other Wikipedians the impression that you have a vested interest in promoting Rondo, or a COI. It's not a bad thing to have a particular interest, but it just means you should be careful in your editing to avoid giving off the appearance of promotionalism or bias. Happy editing! —Ganesha811 (talk) 19:03, 8 October 2023 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the feedback and guidance. Rondofanboy (talk) 02:41, 10 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Dj Touch Mwotoo (23:05, 12 October 2023)
hello I want to add my story and would like for it to be edited --Dj Touch Mwotoo (talk) 23:05, 12 October 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) 23:14, 12 October 2023 (UTC)

Question about snake
Snakes What is a black snake with yellow rings, about 3 feet long in Houston, T Jellll00 (talk) 04:42, 14 October 2023 (UTC)
 * I'd refer you to the WP:Reference desk, where you can ask questions like that. I'd also try a local wildlife guide at the library. —Ganesha811 (talk) 04:45, 14 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Udoti on Begslist.org (09:18, 20 October 2023)
Hello..shall l write my plea here --Udoti (talk) 09:18, 20 October 2023 (UTC)


 * If you want to make a post on begslist.org, I suggest you go to their site, not this one. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. —Ganesha811 (talk) 16:20, 20 October 2023 (UTC)

Question from Sumon Akon 1992 (19:46, 24 October 2023)
Hello mentor How can i work with you? --Sumon Akon 1992 (talk) 19:46, 24 October 2023 (UTC)


 * I'm happy to provide advice on editing Wikipedia. What topics are you interested in editing about? —Ganesha811 (talk) 20:14, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

Best of luck!
Good luck on the RfA! Me and my father are actually working on a year-long Bible study inspired by The Bible in a Year, so I was surprised to see you were the creator of that article. Thanks for that! Panini! • 🥪 17:01, 28 October 2023 (UTC)


 * Thanks very much. :) Glad to know that article's been read at least once - one of those cases where I read a newspaper story, went to go check out the Wikipedia article and found it didn't exist, so I had to create it myself! —Ganesha811 (talk) 17:05, 28 October 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for stepping up... and for making me more vigilant, I guess?
I wanted to say thanks for stepping up and requesting the mop. I already commented on your interest in fighting false information on Wikipedia on your RfA, but I wanted to let you know that this has already inspired me to look more closely (like here and here), so THANK YOU! Renerpho (talk) 20:21, 29 October 2023 (UTC)


 * That's great work! The manuscript thing is really an excellent catch. It's lucky for us that most trolls and vandals are both stupid and easily bored, because it makes them easy to catch and divert. But I think we have had some very dedicated hoaxers on Wikipedia over the years, and not all of them have yet been caught. Worse yet, some of them may have been able to will their creations into reality through citogenesis. Thanks for doing what you do; I'm very touched that the things I've worked on inspired you here. —Ganesha811 (talk) 20:34, 29 October 2023 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Thank you! —Ganesha811 (talk) 14:39, 4 November 2023 (UTC)

Your RfA

 * — xaosflux  Talk 10:01, 4 November 2023 (UTC)


 * Congratulations! – DreamRimmer (talk) 10:50, 4 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Congrats! – Kavyansh.Singh (talk) 12:45, 4 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Congrats - Tim O&#39;Doherty (talk) 12:47, 4 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Hurray!!! --Vanderwaalforces (talk) 13:05, 4 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Congratulations!🥳now you're a administrator of english wikipedia. :)  αvírαm  | (tαlk) 13:30, 4 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Congratulations! — Ingenuity (talk • contribs) 13:58, 4 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Congratulations, Ganesha811, on your successful RfA! Good luck with your new tools. :) Tails   Wx  14:08, 4 November 2023 (UTC)


 * Congratulations, glad I was there. Clyde  &#91;trout needed&#93; 17:57, 4 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Congratulations. Glad to have had the chance to support. Good luck and best wishes. Donner60 (talk) 05:14, 5 November 2023 (UTC)

Thank you all!

 * Thank you all for your support and congratulations! I will do my utmost to use the tools well. Have to admit all the new buttons are a little intimidating at first! Time for some reading, script-installing, and learning! —Ganesha811 (talk) 14:28, 4 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Great job Ganesha! Coincidently, you ended up getting the same amount of supports I got, but only one sixty-sixth of the opposition! Moneytrees🏝️(Talk) 17:16, 4 November 2023 (UTC)
 * And three years later, look how many folks said they were happy to support me because they trusted you, you and Ingenuity both! Thanks again for nominating me. :) —Ganesha811 (talk) 18:30, 4 November 2023 (UTC)

You've got mail
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A cupcake for you!

 * Thank you! —Ganesha811 (talk) 14:39, 4 November 2023 (UTC)

A brownie for you!

 * Thank you! —Ganesha811 (talk) 16:53, 4 November 2023 (UTC)

A baton for you

 * Thank you! I look forward to passing this along as soon as possible. —Ganesha811 (talk) 19:42, 4 November 2023 (UTC)

I'm late for the party, but Congrats!

 * Thank you! —Ganesha811 (talk) 23:25, 5 November 2023 (UTC)

Kit Rachlis edits
Hi Ganesha811: I'm hoping for some clarification on the appropriate tone for documenting Kit Rachlis's record as a magazine editor. You've made a number of revisions to information you didn't consider sufficiently neutral or encyclopedic, a goal of Wikipedia's that I appreciate. But I'm struggling to understand how it might be objectionable to document the impact that an editor has had on a publication -- what was accomplished under his or her tenure -- and how they shaped the careers of the writers on their team. Mentioning an award, linking to a meaningful story; why is that not encyclopedic? Thank you. Purogato (talk) 01:45, 6 November 2023 (UTC)


 * Sure! Let's discuss on the article's talk page; I'll put some thoughts there shortly. Additionally, please be aware that if you have a close personal connection to Rachlis, such as being onetime colleagues, friends, etc, Wikipedia's policies strongly discourage WP:COI editing. However, those with a COI are welcome to make suggestions on an article's talk page, which other editors will then assess and implement (or not). —Ganesha811 (talk) 01:52, 6 November 2023 (UTC)

Re: Advice
The short answer about helping at WP:CP is we would certainly appreciate the help. I will add a caveat that those tend to be some of the harder ones to review at times, hence why they get sent there. If you're relatively new to copyright reviewing yet, personally I would start at CopyPatrol, as it's catching the violations right at the time and what's left to determine is really whether or not it's a copyvio or a mirror. If you are already comfortable with copyright though, then the trick is really just to make sure you review the sources and use your best judgment, since sometimes the copyright tools will come back clean, but it doesn't pass the smell test and I end up finding the violation a different way (case in point the thread right below yours on my page). Wizardman 15:00, 7 November 2023 (UTC)


 * This is very helpful, thank you! Will bear all this in mind as I wade in at CopyPatrol. —Ganesha811 (talk) 17:38, 7 November 2023 (UTC)

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A kitten for you!
Thank you for the quick and concise review of Hurricane Kilo! Jay Tee ⛈️ 21:32, 12 November 2023 (UTC)


 * Thanks! —Ganesha811 (talk) 22:05, 12 November 2023 (UTC)

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Question from Bamma6000 (03:29, 28 November 2023)
How can I get my information on Wikipedia --Bamma6000 (talk) 03:29, 28 November 2023 (UTC)


 * Information about what? Wikipedia is not a social networking service or a platform for advertising. —Ganesha811 (talk) 03:53, 28 November 2023 (UTC)

Thank you
Thank you for the concise and insightful review on Interview with the Vampire (Original Television Series Soundtrack)! - Yolo4A4Lo (talk) 00:52, 1 December 2023 (UTC)


 * You're welcome! —Ganesha811 (talk) 01:33, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

Question from Mariewad (07:35, 3 December 2023)
how do i hide in-text footnote markers --Mariewad (talk) 07:35, 3 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi! You can edit your common.js page and add, as seen here. Then clear your browser cache and reload. Happy to assist if you need help. —Ganesha811 (talk) 14:04, 3 December 2023 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Nadezhda Stasova
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AFDs
Hello, Ganesha811,

First, thank you for helping out at AFD, closing some discussions. We need more admins patrolling and reviewing deletion discussions. However, closers usually wait until closer to the "expiration date", 7 days (or later) after the discussion has opened. This has been standard practice although recently, some closers have ended some discussions early. The problem with early closes is that they can be challenged at Deletion review and also when they are closed a great deal early (6+ hours early), it doesn't allow feedback from editors come in at the end of this week-long period and voice an opinion. Their arguments can make a difference in discussions that are not unanimous. The exception to this waiting period are Speedy Keeps but there are guidelines on when and how to handle those cases. Thanks again for your help. Liz Read! Talk! 17:36, 7 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Thank you - I will bear this in mind going forward. I incorrectly thought that discussions could be closed on the 7th day, rather than after the 7th day. My mistake! —Ganesha811 (talk) 17:43, 7 December 2023 (UTC)

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In appreciation

 * Thank you! Much appreciated. I really enjoy GA and have been pleased to see the changes we made to the sort order result in a real difference for new nominators, as best I can tell. —Ganesha811 (talk) 00:18, 9 December 2023 (UTC)

Question from Marklawrencemichael (16:16, 14 December 2023)
I tried to add to a page earlier and included a reference document to confirm the change I made- I actually play the Norman & Beard organ in the church I added to the list. Outdoor you explain what I need to do to get this church added please? --Marklawrencemichael (talk) 16:16, 14 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi, happy to help. We should be able to get that added if you have a good source. What is the website that shows that the church has a Norman & Beard organ? Can you share a link? Thanks! —Ganesha811 (talk) 16:36, 14 December 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Nadezhda Stasova
Z1720 (talk) 00:01, 15 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Great! Thanks for your work at DYK. —Ganesha811 (talk) 20:59, 15 December 2023 (UTC)

Question from MUSMIA777 (19:39, 22 December 2023)
Hi Ganesha, I really wish to start publishing my own pages how can you assist --MUSMIA777 (talk) 19:39, 22 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Hello! Any Wikipedian in good standing with a little experience can publish pages, but it is difficult to do so! I recommend starting out by making fixes to pages which already exist. What topics are you interested in editing about? —Ganesha811 (talk) 05:10, 24 December 2023 (UTC)

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 * Thank you ! Hope you have a wonderful and restful holiday season. You contribute so much to Wikipedia! —Ganesha811 (talk) 19:08, 24 December 2023 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Maria Trubnikova
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Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
Happy Holidays text.png Hello Ganesha811: Enjoy the holiday season&#32;and winter solstice if it's occurring in your area of the world, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, Jerium (talk) 16:45, 24 December 2023 (UTC) Spread the WikiLove; use {{subst:Season's Greetings}} to send this message Jerium (talk) 16:45, 24 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Thank you - the same to you! —Ganesha811 (talk) 19:08, 24 December 2023 (UTC)

Seasonal greetings!!

 * Thank you! Hope the same for you as well. —Ganesha811 (talk) 12:32, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

Question from Tusingwire Claire (10:02, 26 December 2023)
Thank you Ganesha, Kindly let me get started with this: where are you based and you inspiration into writing? --Tusingwire Claire (talk) 10:02, 26 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Hello! I'm based in North America and I enjoy writing Wikipedia as a hobby. Do you need any help with learning to edit? —Ganesha811 (talk) 12:32, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

December greetings
Thank you for your kind message to me. I wish you merry festive days and a peaceful New Year. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:07, 26 December 2023 (UTC)


 * My best to you as well! You may be interested; I saw Handel's Messiah in full for the first time this holiday, and while Part I could be passed over without missing too much, Part III really blew me away, particularly this song. The "Hallelujah" chorus is fun, but there are moments of remarkable beauty throughout the whole oratorio. —Ganesha811 (talk) 16:20, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

Question from Kenstan01 (18:35, 26 December 2023)
Hello Ganesha811,

Thanks for being a mentor. Is the editing process a simple as reading an article and correcting errors based on research? --Kenstan01 (talk) 18:35, 26 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Yes, that's a great way to start! If you're planning to make large changes to an article all at once, you might post about it on the talk page before you do it, but in general, that sounds like an excellent strategy for an editor starting out. You could also focus on typos, or finding sources for uncited passages. Happy editing! —Ganesha811 (talk) 13:35, 28 December 2023 (UTC)

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Elsa Jean/Sapphire Howell
Hello, I see that you closed this Afd as a Delete. Given various Keep !votes do refer to guidelines and not only to the number of porn awards, would you please consider relist it one last time? I see other Afds often relisted 3 times when the consensus is not that easy to determine. Also the page was recently edited in a way that, for example, an administrator who had relisted the page could not even realize recent sources that can back a GNG claim were using another name (see my !vote), so that another round of comments would be in my view useful. Thank you. - My, oh my! (Mushy Yank)  07:59, 30 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Hi! I did take into account that some Keep !votes made policy-based arguments, but I thought those arguments were effectively countered by the policy-based arguments of the Delete !voters. There were a couple Keep !votes without strong rationales. My view is that consensus is that WP:ANYBIO does not apply, and that though the Harper's source is probably the strongest overall, there is not enough to meet WP:GNG. The Yahoo/BI piece appears to be a promotional interview, not in-depth journalistic work. Thanks for bringing this up, but on a second look, I don't think there's a strong basis to undo the close. —Ganesha811 (talk) 11:02, 30 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Hello again and thank you for this friendly and thorough reply. I seem to remember other reliable sources about her (Glamour in Bulgarian, with her on the cover, among other things). I still think she could be considered notable but independently (because my view is that Howell meets GNG) of this very article, this, I think, raises yet another time the issue of WP criteria for notoriety of pornographic entertainers, whose approach, I am sure, will have to be reconsidered again in the future. But that’s another story. Thanks again. Best wishes, - My, oh my! (Mushy Yank)  16:36, 30 December 2023 (UTC)
 * I agree that the provision in WP:ANYBIO mentioning a "well-known and significant award or honor" could stand to be spelled out a little more, especially in categories where we frequently have marginal notability and marginally reliable sources, such as pornographic performers. Happy editing! —Ganesha811 (talk) 21:51, 30 December 2023 (UTC)

Hello
Can you review the article of Emperor Haile Selassie I for a potential good article, it would be appreciated CtasACT (talk) 18:37, 30 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Hello! I generally don't take requests, but good luck with the article review! I'm sure someone will pick it up in the next few weeks (or couple months at the outside). —Ganesha811 (talk) 22:00, 30 December 2023 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Ganesha811!


Happy New Year! Ganesha811, Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.

CAPTAIN RAJU (T) 18:47, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

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CAPTAIN RAJU (T) 18:47, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Ganesha811!


Happy New Year! Ganesha811, Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.

Abishe (talk) 20:57, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Send New Year cheer by adding {{subst:Happy New Year fireworks}} to user talk pages.

Abishe (talk) 20:57, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

Hey! I made a calendar of oddities
Hey, I hope you're having a good 2024 so far! I made a list of unusual anniversaries (kind of like WP:UNUSUAL and WP:OTD combined) on my userpage and I'm spreading the word in case others have good things to add. I'm not quite sure what the purpose of the page is yet; I just figured that if *I* find it interesting, others might too. Crunchydillpickle🥒 (talk) 00:45, 5 January 2024 (UTC)


 * This is cool! I'll see if I can think of anything to add. —Ganesha811 (talk) 04:30, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Question from Nayemparvaze (12:43, 9 January 2024)
Hello, my account is more than 4 days old and I have written an article and save it in sandbox. Total number of edits are more than 80. But I haven't find the 'move' option. What to do? --Nayemparvaze (talk) 12:43, 9 January 2024 (UTC)


 * Hello! The instructions at Help:how to move a page may be useful. However, I can't recommend moving your sandbox article out of userspace yet. As currently written, it's non-neutral in tone, and the sourcing is not done correctly. I suggest you make more time making modifications, and then submit it to WP:AfC for review by an experienced editor. You can do this by adding Template:User sandbox to the top of your sandbox page and then clicking the "Submit your draft" button which appears. Happy editing. —Ganesha811 (talk) 14:08, 9 January 2024 (UTC)