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Question from DukeJRthe3rd (02:10, 24 June 2024)
Hi Usernamekiran, I edited the Fremantle Spirit SC page but my edits were reverted by another Wikipedia editor known as "JarrahTree". they posted on my talk page that I had not provided enough sources to verify that the information was correct, though a simple search would prove that the information that I had edited was completely correct, I had also noticed that they had reverted the changes made from the club secretary with the same reasoning, as if being the secretary of the club wasn't proof enough that the information was correct. I just feel that sometimes the information may be correct and sometimes no proof can be provided, but that doesn't mean that it is not factual. How can I prevent this from happening in future when I try to edit a page which I know my edits are factual but there is no online sources which I can provide, because it seems that this editor reverts most changes on the Fremantle Spirit SC page, which leaves the page being completely outdated and left in the dust, even the page itself outlines the fact that the page is outdated and needs to be updated. Thanks. --DukeJRthe3rd (talk) 02:10, 24 June 2024 (UTC)

Hey, I'm not Usernamekiran, but I think they haven't answered any questions here in a while, so I'll try my best. On wikipedia it is necessary to cite sources when you add information to an article. When you say a quick google search proves you right, what do you mean by that? If there are articles supporting the information you edited then just cite them using the cite web template. If there are no online or offline sources (that are reliable, see WP:RS) then sadly you will have to wait for them to be released. This is just the way the website works, so people don't add completely fabricated information. If there's any confusion left or you need other questions answered feel free to write me on my talk page. Good luck! -- 222emilia222 (talk) 13:14, 24 June 2024 (CET)
 * Hello. Apologies for the late reply. WP:V, or the verifiability is bedrock policy of Wikipedia. The onus/responsibility of providing a reliable source along with information is the editor's, it doesn't matter how easily source is available online. If an editor is adding information, then he should provide the source as well, no matter how new, or experienced he is. This applies for every editor, regardless what/who they claim to be on internet. On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog. Let me know if you have any questions or doubts regarding Wikipedia. —usernamekiran (talk) 16:17, 28 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from 222emilia222 (11:00, 24 June 2024)
Hello, im rather new to wikipedia and youre displayed as my "mentor" on my home page. i have two questions.

1) I wondered how i would cite something that is in a game, or a movie for that matter. For example an UI element or text in there. Would I have to screenshot the thing in question and reference that image? or can i just directly cite a movie/game/video?

2) How would you go about citing a youtube interview? Is it ok to cite it similiarly to an article (cite web, etc) or do I have to link to a transcript of the interview (if so, assuming i have to transcribe it, where would I post that transcript for it to be considered reliable)?

thank you --222emilia222 (talk) 11:00, 24 June 2024 (UTC)

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Quick question
In the future is the preference that bot edits adding speedy templates to the ITN archives simply be reverted? Both myself and User:Smartse have performed removal of just the tag, or conversion to template links at In the news/Posted/December 2004, but if outright reversion is preferred it is fairly easy to adjust. 2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:780A:A70F:B434:93EA (talk) 22:12, 27 June 2024 (UTC)
 * yes, removal of that particular entry would be preferred. I am going to do a clean-up of all these pages in 18ish hours from now. Thanks for your help. —usernamekiran (talk) 23:23, 27 June 2024 (UTC)
 * No problem, good to know. 2601:5CC:8300:A7F0:95CE:1437:1591:A9E6 (talk) 23:57, 27 June 2024 (UTC)

KiranBOT and non-free images
Hi Usernamekiran. Do you know why is adding non-free content to pages like Wikipedia:In the news/Posted/March 2004 with edits like this? Non-free content is only allowed to be used in the article namespace per WP:NFCC. The bot has tried to add Image:Nichols2.jpg to the page a couple of times, but it's been removed each time by, a bot run by tasked to look for and remove NFCC#9 violations. I beat JJMC89 bot to the punch this time, but it will be back if KiranBOT readds the file.For reference, the same thing is happening at Wikipedia:In the news/Posted/May 2004 with respect to Image:NickBergandFiveMen.JPG. -- Marchjuly (talk) 00:22, 28 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Hi. In short, the bot is creating archives of template:in the news, as there were no standards/MOS in the early days, archive entries would be odd. The bot added these images to the pages you mentioned because these images were added to ITN by someone in the past in the first place. Non-free images will be taken care of automatically by JJMC's bot. But I think non-free images will not be added again now. Let me know if you have any questions or doubts. —usernamekiran (talk) 15:57, 28 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Thank you for taking a look at this. -- Marchjuly (talk) 00:40, 2 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Vickykmr74 (04:37, 28 June 2024)
Can i create an article/content on karan adani --Vickykmr74 (talk) 04:37, 28 June 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Williamerdmannsys32768 (03:20, 2 July 2024)
WHAT RECORDS DO YOU HAVE OF MARC EDMUND JONES --Williamerdmannsys32768 (talk) 03:20, 2 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Michael6392!! (04:45, 2 July 2024)
Hello. I want to know for future reference how to revert a previous change I made. I want to know this because I just previously made an edit on a page and immediately realized I was wrong but I didn’t know how to revert it. Thankfully someone else noticed the error quick but how do you revert edits you made? Thank you in advance. --Michael6392&#33;! (talk) 04:45, 2 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Williamerdmannsys32768 (05:23, 2 July 2024)
I'd like to know what happened to the bit that I just wrote. --Williamerdmannsys32768 (talk) 05:23, 2 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from BadMombo1660 (23:57, 3 July 2024)
Hello mentor! I do have some questions. How do I add references or citations, and which sources are considered high quality enough for wikipedia? For example, obviously a post on 4chan or a comment on reddit are not going to be considered credible or taken seriously as a source. --BadMombo1660 (talk) 23:57, 3 July 2024 (UTC)

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Question from EdgarsKiecis (13:22, 8 July 2024)
Hello Sir,

Lately I have been making edits (mostly updating latest official data on the matters and countries I am interested in). Never had issues until now.

Decided to update my native country's WIKI page: https://lv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latvija

In the source code updated the IKP PPP (GDP PPP) data and GDP per capita (PPP). However, I wanted to add the nominal values as well: IKP nominālais (GDP nominal) and the same with GDP per capita (nominal). With all the official IMF data and references etc.

Nevertheless they do not appear on the right side.

Could you please spare a minute and help me out with it? Not sure how do I add something to the right side (overview) of the country's data. Whatever I do, I can only change existing data, but cannot add a new section.

Best regards, Edgars Kiecis --EdgarsKiecis (talk) 13:22, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

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Question from TheSubterraneans (14:54, 10 July 2024)
How do I create an article (biography) of the band. --TheSubterraneans (talk) 14:54, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Wiki-TPBC (15:06, 10 July 2024)
Hello!

How do you talk about a subject like an overarching employment sector (e.g. estate agent / real estate agent), mention the brands that made the industry it is, but not get it removed due to "promotional" content --Wiki-TPBC (talk) 15:06, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Jjamulla (15:37, 10 July 2024)
Hi, Thanks so much! I could really use a mentor! Was just looking for someone like you to answer a few questions! I just saw this on my own page seconds ago.

So if you look at this user's talk page, at the bottom is my question(s): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Derek_R_Bullamore#Link_with_%22unique%22_source(s)_I_am_unsure_how_to_cite: --Jjamulla (talk) 15:37, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Thesharkodile (02:33, 12 July 2024)
Hello! Just saw you were assigned as a mentor, I appreciate that! I've done a few edits so far, no real questions yet. I just hope I'm doing them ok lol --Thesharkodile (talk) 02:33, 12 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Hi. Yes, other than uploading copyrighted photo, you are doing well. Its especially good after receiving notice about the photo, you discussed about it. Thats good. —usernamekiran (talk) 23:34, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from BritishJassy (13:46, 13 July 2024)
How can I verify my account? And how to verify my IP address? --BritishJassy (talk) 13:46, 13 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from DreamWorld13 (07:40, 15 July 2024)
Can you edit something --DreamWorld13 (talk) 07:40, 15 July 2024 (UTC)

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Notice of noticeboard discussion
There is currently a discussion at Administrators' noticeboard regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is KiranBOT. Thank you. — Marchjuly (talk) 13:35, 16 July 2024 (UTC)
 * As a heads up, I did block KiranBot for the moment just to halt the slew of edits that were being reposted. Will be happy to unblock when correct of course. RickinBaltimore (talk) 13:40, 16 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Fumadorsky (13:42, 16 July 2024)
Hello usernamekiran,

I'm new to editing the Wikipedia, but I'm a professional translator from Poland, currently unemployed, so I can maybe contribute by translating some entries from English or German into Polish.

Actually, I've even started translating this entry:

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Astrotheology&action=edit

but I don't know how to save my work in progress or how to submit my translation for approval.

I'd be very grateful for a link to a manual, I'm not so good at using or finding online tools, but once I learn the technical stuff, I can get started.

Best wishes

Jacek --Fumadorsky (talk) 13:42, 16 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Ntshiseng on Talk:Miniskirt (14:31, 17 July 2024)
Hello ❤️ I don't know if I can ask your questions --Ntshiseng (talk) 14:31, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Ntshiseng on User talk:Usernamekiran (14:32, 17 July 2024)
Hello --Ntshiseng (talk) 14:32, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from RetireeAlpo (18:17, 18 July 2024)
Hi! thank you for offering your help. I cannot find any articles about "League at AT&T" on Wikipedia. It was the first LGBT Workplace organization created in America and helped start the explosion in workplace organizations that bloomed in the 1990s. AT&T added 'sexual preference' to its EEO statement in about 1975 and was as far as I can find out, the first corporation to ever include gays in their equal employment opportunity statement. I retired from the old AT&T in 1998 and was a member of League until that time. I am not a researcher, a writer, or a historian but I think the bit of history surrounding League should be documented. What do I need to know to at least start the process? Are there sources to help me learn how to find references? What should I be asking that I don't know to ask? Cheers! Al --RetireeAlpo (talk) 18:17, 18 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Msuweje (05:49, 21 July 2024)
Hello, how do I create the option of ciYao language option, in the language section of the known languages I am familiar with under my Wikipedia profile? --Msuweje (talk) 05:49, 21 July 2024 (UTC)