Wikipedia:Help desk/Archives/2008 January 8

= January 8 =

Editing Wikipedia
Is there any way to type in enlarged words? --Wtfdontkill (talk) 00:11, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Declare font sizes using Example font . I would only recommend using it on your userpage and perhaps in templates (i.e. a person's name in Infobox person) but not in article space (where it looks out of place) or in talk space (where it may be construed as shouting). N F 24 (radio me!) 00:17, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * You can also write big text to produce big text . Section headings are automatically big. See Help:Section. PrimeHunter (talk) 00:23, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * The more big tags you add, the bigger the text will be.  big text  appears as  big text  .  Note that should generally not be used in articles.  – thedemonhog   talk  •  edits  00:36, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * The phrase "type in enlarged words" is ambiguous. The above answers assume you mean you want to display large fonts on a rendered page for everybody to see. Another possible interpretation is that you want to enlarge the text that only you see in the edit window, rather than the rendered text that displays on the saved page. Are you referring to the font size that everybody sees, or just the font size that you yourself see? On Wikipedia we have some confusion because it is possible both to adjust what everybody sees, and to customize just what you yourself see. (Gee, did I repeat that enough?) --Teratornis (talk) 00:33, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

Usual Suspects
Would it be possible to create a trivia section on the usual suspects page, as I recently found this out on IMDB, and think it is interesting:

"Al Pacino also read the part of Dave Kujan, but had to pass due to scheduling conflicts. Pacino has since noted that this is the film he regrets turning down the most."

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114814/trivia

Christopher Walken also turned down the role of Agent Kujan, and I think these facts should be mentioned on the page, as people use Wikipedia a lot more frequently than the IMDB trivia section

Rossi 1983 (talk) 00:14, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

Ian
 * Trivia sections are discouraged. See Wikipedia:Trivia for more information. N F 24 (radio me!) 00:17, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

how to start a math project
I have an idea for wikipedia. A project where we create a list of the proofs of mathematical theorems in an easy to access way like ISBN numbers. I have worked out a basic way of doing this but don't even know how to get started doing this through wikipedia. Does anyone know the procedure? Thankx The Isiah (talk) 02:20, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * I'm not entirely sure what you mean, but this sounds like the sort of thing to suggest at the technical village pump. Try asking the folks over there about this; that's where a lot of the developers and programmers read stuff posted there, so someone can probably tell you whether this would work and how. Pyrospirit  ( talk  ·  contribs ) 02:53, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * You should probably talk to the regulars at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Mathematics too. Algebraist 03:45, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * I would think that creating a new and original numbering system for proofs could be viewed as original research, no matter how useful it might be. In any case, the inclusion of proofs in Wikipedia mathematics articles is a somewhat controversial subject. There has been debate around issues such as (i) what distibguishes a notable proof from a trivial proof; {ii) should articles include proofs themselves, or just references to proofs in other sources; (iii) should proofs be hidden and made visible-on-demand in some way, delegated to sub-pages or even moved out of main article-space completely. Some of the debate is captured in this project page. Gandalf61 (talk) 14:03, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

need help
With Respected Sir,

i am nabbil ahmad qureshi from pakistan.sir i would to like ask that if some one need help can you help them.sir i am a very poor boy i am doing a job here one of compney.i am a office boy in this compney so i want to come over there for my family because i want to give my family all these things what they deserved and before they do not get them life due to some problems.so sir can u help me to i come over there and start any kind of job..sir please help me this is my e-mail address# [email removed] sir i am waiting for your reply.

Regards Nabbil Qureshi cell no # [phone number removed] —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.143.112.108 (talk) 02:37, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * I think you might be in the wrong place. This is Wikipedia, a free encyclopedia; specifically, this is Wikipedia's help desk. Pyrospirit  ( talk  ·  contribs ) 02:47, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

Differnt new message banners
Are there any scripts or whatever that will allow me to change my new messeges banner to somethings more pleasing. Please respond on my talk. Bones Brigade 03:31, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Well, there is no way the new message banner would be different. Everyone receives the same new message banner.  New message banners come in every style, given that it is orange and says "You have new messages" or similar; this is similar to what Henry Ford had said about the Ford Model T. Johnny Au (talk) 04:46, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Actually there are dozens of css hacks that can change the color/style of the new messages bar.--172.129.26.171 (talk) 13:53, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Change the color? But then they wouldn't be orange! How could that be "more pleasing"?!? -- Orange Mike  |  Talk  18:53, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

Can't find where text on page comes from
I noticed that the image page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:SnowflakesWilsonBentley.jpg has some vandalism on it -- the text "snoop dawg is gay". I wanted to remove it, but when I edit the page I see only two lines (for two templates) and I haven't been able to trace where that text is coming from. How can I trace that? Thanks. Auntof6 (talk) 06:02, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * The image is at Wikimedia Commons. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:SnowflakesWilsonBentley.jpg Notice that on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:SnowflakesWilsonBentley.jpg it says in the template below the image: "This is a file from the Wikimedia Commons. The description on its description page there is shown below." --Silver Edge (talk) 06:12, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

How can i create a page about me so some body can search and find on web?
How can i create a page about me so some body can search and find on web? i had already register my self at wikipedia. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Tariq.sdk (talk • contribs) 06:54, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * If you would like to write about yourself as a Wikipedian, you can do so at your user page. If you mean you wish to write an article about yourself, you may wish to read our guidelines about notability and conflicts of interest. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, and as such, carries articles about individuals who meet certain criteria. If you simply want people to be able to find you on the Internet, starting a blog under your own name, and reading our article on search engine optimization might be a better way to start. -- Kateshort forbob  12:28, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Also see WikiBios which accepts biography articles about anyone. --Teratornis (talk) 17:41, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

copy and paste an article t my word file
Why is it that when i copy ad paste an article or picture to my word file, "hyperlink" was copied istead of the actual article or picture? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Renzeris (talk • contribs) 08:58, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * I'm not sure - it seems to be working okay for me! Have you tried "Paste Special" instead of "Paste" in the edit menu? Also, you may like to ask at the Computing reference desk as well.-- Kateshort forbob  12:21, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

folder options
hiii

i have read about operating system in wikipedia and i have gained lots of information

i have A PROBLEM IN WINDOWS XP THERE IS NO OPTION OF FOLDER OPTIONS IN THE MENU BAR

PLEASE CAN U HELP ME

202.54.42.17 (talk) 10:22, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * This page is for answering questions about Wikipedia. You may have more luck at the Computing Reference desk, which answers questions about Computers. However, no "folder options" menu is common on a computer where use has been restricted, perhaps a school, university or work computer. -- Kateshort forbob  12:12, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * (I'm assuming you mean under the "Tools" item on the menu bar.) -- Kateshort forbob  12:15, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

how to add a topic to wikepedia>
I am currently a Youth Intern for an organization called The Community Access program, and for a project we are to utilize GPS and ICT to promote our sites. I would like to promote my site by posting a description of what it is and would like to know if it is possible to contribute this to wikipedia?

Thank you

You can respond to this post bye emailing myself at:  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.222.167.142 (talk) 13:51, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * You will need to first register an account, which has many benefits, including the ability to create articles. Once you have registered, please search Wikipedia first to make sure that an article does not already exist on the subject. Please also review a few of our relevant policies and guidelines which all articles should comport with. As Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, articles must not contain original research, must be written from a neutral point of view, should cite to reliable sources which verify their content and must not contain unsourced, negative content about living people.


 * Articles must also demonstrate the notability of the subject. Please see our subject specific guidelines for people, bands and musicians, companies and organizations and web content and note that if you are closely associated with the subject, our conflict of interest guideline strongly recommends against you creating the article.


 * If you still think an article is appropriate, see Your first article and How to write a great article for guidance, and please consider taking a tour through the Tutorial so that you know how to properly format the article before creation. Algebraist 15:05, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

how do I have someone edit before I begin trying to post?
Hello:

I have a finished article but want editing advice before posting. Please let me know how I can get editing help prior to posting the article.

Thanks!

Craig Turner —Preceding unsigned comment added by 138.88.112.74 (talk) 14:49, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Hi! The best way is to just post it. Other people will then come along and edit it as they please.  Stwalkerster [  talk  ]  15:17, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * If you are unsure whether it is suited for Wikipedia then you can suggest it at Articles for creation. If you have an account then you can start by posting it at a user subpage. PrimeHunter (talk) 15:25, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

Complaint
http://wikipedia.keny.org/tr/wiki/Crohn_hastal%C4%B1%C4%9F%C4%B1.html in this link;

www.barsakforum.com tüm bu hastalıkların tartışıldığı,hastaların herşeyini paylaştıkları hastaların kurdukları platformdur...

"http://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crohn_hastal%C4%B1%C4%9F%C4%B1"'dan alındı

is it "www.barsakforum.com" a web address ? So is it wikipedia a advertiser?

Yours respectfully —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.214.24.11 (talk) 15:12, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately I don't speak Turkish. However, Wikipedia doesn't contain advertising and that website address may have been added as a legitimate external link. External links are intended to provide additional information to articles and that site looks like a web forum of some kind, so perhaps it shouldn't be there? Probably the best thing to do would be to ask for help at the Helpdesk of the Turkish Wikipedia if one is available. -- Kateshort forbob  16:32, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Oh, I've just noticed that the first link is to a Wikipedia mirror. Mirrors use Wikipedia content, but often but advertising on the page as well to make some money, so that might be the problem. The web forum link appears to only be on the mirror, as far a I call tell. -- Kateshort forbob  16:35, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

geographical location of registered users
Hi,

I am a research student in City University, London. Currently looking into the effects of geographical position of members on their online social behaviour. I am intending to work with the Wikipedian's social network as a case study.

As far as I understood users are either registered or not registered. Registered users are recognised by their usernames and non registered with their IP addresses. I know how to retrieve geographical location of non registered but am wondering if there is any way to get the geographical location of the registered users from their pages. I checked some of the user pages but nothing was mentioned about their home town, country or the like.

Any help and comments are highly appreciated  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 138.40.95.206 (talk) 15:35, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * It's impossible unless you either have access to the checkuser tool, which is highly restricted, or the users actually reveal their location. That's something I for one am not doing to any great lengths.  Stwalkerster [  talk  ]  15:40, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * It is impossible without the checkuser tool, and that is highly restricted due to privacy reasons. There is Category:Wikipedians by location and its many subcategories, though that is entirely voluntary of course and by no means covers everyone. (Remember that IPs by WHOIS etc are not always accurate, mine resolves to Bradford and I live at least 100 miles from there.) Woody (talk) 15:48, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

Archive and TOC position on my talk page & Other
I'm completely stumped here. On my talk page, the archive box used to be along side (on the right side) of the TOC, and today it isn't. I've looked through the different previous versions and they all show it on the left (above the TOC) which is not how it was. Help me figure out how to get the archive box back on the right side of the page, next to the TOC and I'll give you 1,000 bonus points to do with as you chose. - Rjd0060 (talk) 15:45, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

Also, is it just me or is Wikipedia a little screwed up today? Noticing that on all of the templates, the colors are off. For example the sockpupet template here used to have a colored background, but does not today, and there have been no changes to the template itself. - Rjd0060 (talk) 15:48, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * Call me crazy, but I just did a ctrl+shift+r and now everything is fine. I don't understand what happened. - Rjd0060 (talk) 15:50, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * I think it is your computer and personal settings. Your Archive box is to the right of the page on my screen and that template works fine for me. Do you use firefox? Made be a cache problem. Woody (talk) 15:51, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

If you had problems that went away after a refresh, it's possible that your browser accidentally failed to load a stylesheet, or cached a bad stylesheet by mistake (in this case, it sounds like the Wikipedia-specific stylesheet that had the problem). That happens occasionally due to glitches on the Internet, you needn't worry about it. --ais523 15:54, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

Search a random article within a given category
Is there a way to search for a random article within a given category? For example, I want to read a random article in some field of mathematics. Clicking on "Random article" would not work - you'd likely end up on some article on some topic different from mathematics.195.101.243.129 (talk) 16:54, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * A similar question was asked a few days ago at Help_desk. Arthena(talk) 17:10, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately the answers to that instance of this question do not mention an actual (albeit rather inelegant) solution which appeared in this other instance of the same question: Help desk/Archives/2007 December 6. This question comes up semi-frequently on the Help desk. --Teratornis (talk) 17:51, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

Help with a Move/Redirect
I was looking at the page on the Newdigate prize. The proper name of the prize should use a capital "P" (cf Turner Prize). When I tried to move the page to Newdigate Prize, an error came up because Newdigate Prize is already a redirect to Newdigate prize. So, assuming I am right that both words should have initial capital letters, how do I fix this - blank/delete the redirect page, then move the first page, or is it more complicated than that? Thanks.--ukexpat (talk) 17:13, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * The Newdiagte Prize history, shows it was created about a year after Newdiagte Prize. You may be able to find an answer to this by checking the history of the relevant talk pages. Hope this helps, Rudget . 17:29, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * It requires an administrator to move to a page with a history, because the page must be deleted first. I have done it (more specifically, I have swapped Newdigate prize and Newdigate Prize via a temporary location, to preserve a small edit history from a merger of the two pages). Another time you can ask at Requested moves. PrimeHunter (talk) 21:51, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * That's great -- thanks for the help. --ukexpat (talk) 22:21, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

Uploading a new version of an image
I'm trying to upload a new version of an image and I'm running into two problems:

1. Once I've uploaded the new version, the preview shown to me is still the preview of the original image. How can I force the preview to be properly re-done using the second version image? I don't want any discrepancy between the preview and the image.

2. When uploading a new version, I am asked to fill out the same info dialog box and licensing questions that I had already filled while uploading the original image. I end up repeating verbatim the same info. Why this bureaucratic nonsense? Why should I do it twice? I'm updating the contents of the image, I'm not changing any of its info or licensing. Please fix this procedure. Uploading a new version of a previously submitted image should be as simple as hitting a "Browse" button, then "Submit". —Preceding unsigned comment added by Homunculus 2 (talk • contribs) 17:27, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * Our system doesn't recognize any concept of "versions" for images. Once you've uploaded an image, it's not under your control. Each new image is treated as an entirely separate thing. (For one thing, an editor may have preferred the original version.) -- Orange Mike  |  Talk  19:00, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * Consider this - what if you replaced, say, Image:John Doe.jpg, a freely-licensed but perhaps sub-par quality photo, with a high-definition screengrab from his latest TV appearance. Or with a photo of John Doe, the botanist. The software can't tell whether they're different pictures, or different versions of the same picture (this would be a non-trivial exercise in any computer programmer's book), so it assumes the worst and makes sure you enter correct licensing information. As for the preview problem, this may be an indication that you need to purge the cache - go to the image page, and add ?action=purge to the end of the URL. Confusing Manifestation (Say hi!) 22:01, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * When I say I want to upload a "new version" of an image, I'm not talking about an image with a different content, such as showing John Doe from another angle or wearing a different hat. If this was the case, I'd simply upload a new image. I'm talking about a new version of an image with the SAME content. Imagine that I'm creating a map illustrating the distribution of GDP in the world. Imagine that my original version of this map contains factual errors due to misinterpreted data, so that some countries are represented incorrectly. Imagine that I, the author of this image, have just realized that. To fix this problem, the proper procedure should not be to treat the corrected version as a new image, but to simply replace the old one, so that the corrected version shows up wherever this image is referenced. The suggestion that some editor may prefer the old version doesn't apply here, because I can't imagine why an editor would prefer a GDP map with factual errors. In this scenario, the new version INVALIDATES the previous one, it is NOT an "alternative form" of it. Orangemike is incorrect in saying that Wikipedia has no concept of image versions. At the bottom of the property page of an uploaded image is a link that reads "Upload a new version of this file". Clearly, a "new version" of an image exists as a Wikipedia concept. The real question is whether "new version" here means 1) a version altered by adding content (e.g., by adding new countries to the GDP map), or 2) a version that fixes an error or a technical problem without changing the content (as described above). Confusing Manifestation: I'm perfectly aware that software cannot tell the content of two images apart. That's exactly why I, a human being, am telling the software explicitly that we're dealing with two versions of the same image by clicking on a link labeled "Upload a NEW VERSION of this file". Not a "new image of John Doe", not a "new hat on John Doe's head", but a "NEW VERSION" of the same file. Like I said, the question remains whether "new version" means 1) or 2). The scenario I'm discussing is analogous to fixing a typo in the text of an article. When you fix a typo, you're not creating an "alternative", "optional" version of an article. You're correcting a technical problem which shouldn't exist in the article in the first place. A similarly simple correction mechanism should exist for images, where a "faulty" image can be corrected with a single upload, without much hullabaloo and filling out forms that had already been filled for the original. A link labeled "Upload a new version of this file" seems to me like a perfectly logical starting point for such a procedure. Perhaps this link should diverge into two options: 1) Upload a new version with ADDED content, 2) Upload a new version with ONLY technical problems fixed and no new content added. Confusing Manifestation: thanks for hte ?action=purge tip. I wish there was a way to automate this cache update, without manual intervention. Homunculus 2 (talk • contribs) —Preceding comment was added at 05:52, 9 January 2008 (UTC)


 * If you just leave the Summary box blank and the licensing options at "None selected" then it'll leave the existing license tags alone. • Anakin (contribs • complaints) 14:48, 9 January 2008 (UTC)
 * When uploading a new version of an image, the Summary box acts like the 'Edit summary' box when editing an article. You don't have to repeat the description, but you can add an 'edit summary' explaining the difference between the two images; 'uploaded higher resolution version' or 'adjusted brightness' for example. I know the page doesn't make this clear but that's how it works; see the 'file history' section of this image for an example. And Anakin is correct, just leave the licensing option alone and it will keep the old tags. Raven4x4x (talk) 00:22, 12 January 2008 (UTC)

Template Question
Hi I have just created a template to welcome people to the Derbyshire Wikiproject. It currently requires a pagename which is placed within the template. It all works fine but I was wondering if it was possible to have 2 templates one for when a pagename has been entered so  would give

but

I tried reading up on parser functions but i got a bit confused. I'm sure there is a really simple solution but i have no idea what it is.  Dom ' mc ' cas  18:10, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * I believe the following will give you the desired results:

  207.58.235.243 (talk) 18:33, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * Thanks muchly anon. I knew it would be simple. Dom ' mc ' cas  18:52, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

Environmental Pollution
Project work about the environmental profile of a town/locality/village in respect ofpopulation density,green covereducational level of residents,social problems and sources of pollution and there effect on air,water and soil —Preceding unsigned comment added by 59.93.130.50 (talk) 18:40, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * Have you tried Wikipedia's Reference Desk? They specialize in knowledge questions and will try to answer any question in the universe (except how to use Wikipedia, since that is what this Help Desk is for). Just follow the link, select the relevant section, and ask away. I hope this helps. Hers fold  (t/a/c) 19:38, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

Image I uploaded is marked for deletion, but it is my image and I give full permission to use it.
How do I give permission to use my logo? I uploaded the logo to the site covering a show that I do and it is marked for deletion because there is no suitable fair-use explanation. I don't know how to make the changes. I have read through the documentation and all I can gather is that somewhere I need to put in a suitable explanation.

It is all quite confusing. Can anyone assist? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cdoelle (talk • contribs) 19:10, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * You made Image:Mp3logo150x150.jpg and you want to release it into the public domain? or you want to add it into an article with a fair use explanation? --Yamanbaiia<font color="#203"> (free hugs!) 19:14, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * Right, you should add PD if it is all your own work, but looking at it I don't think it is. Look at this category for all tags. <font face="Trebuchet MS"> WEBURIEDOURSECRETSINTHEGARDEN  play it cool.  ☆ 20:35, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Public domain isn't the only license available for user-created images; there's also GFDL and Creative Commons (CC). The fair use tag you want is likely that for logos:  .  -- Broken Sphere Msg me 21:18, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Well, you need both the and  templates so that there is a fair-use rationale. Confusing Manifestation (Say hi!) 21:51, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

uploaded picture issue
I recently uploaded a picture of myself to you in a thread. i read that one shouldn't post information about oneself, so now I want to remove the picture. I think wikipedia will delete it after a while anyway, but I don't want my record label account to be suspended or anything because of my honest mistake.

I need this resolved ASAP. Thank you. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wrightbrorecords (talk • contribs) 21:06, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * I've deleted the image. TenOfAllTrades(talk) 21:09, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

My contribution was deleted
Hello,

I was looking for information on the leading word processor on the Commodore 64 computer, PaperClip, by Batteries Included.

I was able to find information about PaperClip here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PaperClip

It referenced a page about its manufacturer, a company which helped build the personal computer industry, Batteries Included: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Batteries_Included_%28company%29

The page didn't exist so I quickly posted why it was notable:

-- Batteries Included was a pioneering computer store located in Village by the Grange in Toronto, Canada.

In addition to being one of the leading Commodore computer retailers, they also became globally known for producing leading software packages like PaperClip, a leading word processor. --

I wanted to return at the end of the day to add links and references but found it had already been quick deleted by "Orangemike".

Since their software was ubiquitous it's clearly a notable organization in the annals of computing history.

I want to help Wikipedia grow and don't know where to go from here.

Regards, Lexor1969 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lexor1969 (talk • contribs) 21:29, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * I see you have now contacted Orangemike so I will let him reply to you about the specific case and just give general advice. The best way to get a company article kept is to cite reliable sources to demonstrate compliance with Notability (organizations and companies). PrimeHunter (talk) 22:08, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

I would like my Deleted Page Content
The page 'Robert Fletcher' was deleted on January 8th. I would like the content back so to place on a purchased website space. The content of 'Robert Fletcher' had been upkept for over a year and the information is unlisted on any other resource. Please can cut and paste the page onto my user profile? Many Thanks. Bobbyfletch85 (talk) 22:01, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Robert Fletcher was deleted by Hut 8.5 who can be contacted at User talk:Hut 8.5. PrimeHunter (talk) 03:23, 9 January 2008 (UTC)

Precious Info About Prophet Muhammad
dear Sir, i would like here to thank you very much for the valuable info you presented about our prophet Muhammad. my only request is that " please remove any pics representing or characterizing him" as we do not do that for him or for any other prophet. if you do so it will be highly appreciated from your side for caring about your muslim brothers.

thank you very much in advance for your care —Preceding unsigned comment added by 62.117.41.124 (talk) 22:02, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * Hi there. While we appreciate the cultural sensitivities involved, this matter and related ones have been discussed ad nauseum, and the consensus has been that Wikipedia is not censored, and that refers to things like pictures of Muhammad as much as it does pornography. See also the content disclaimer, which states "Some articles may contain names, images, artworks or descriptions of events that some cultures restrict access to." Confusing Manifestation (Say hi!) 22:09, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

A Few Questions concerning Typing
I need some help on how to configure text color, size, and I'd like to know how to center text on a page. This is so I can make my User Page look nice. Cheers. --Violent Proletarian (talk) 22:38, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * Your best bet is to find other user pages that look similar to what you want, and then click the 'edit this page' tab to see how they do it. Don't forget, though, that your user page is (or ought to be) a very small part of what you do here.  You can dive in to editing and improving Wikipedia's articles right now! TenOfAllTrades(talk) 22:42, 8 January 2008 (UTC)

legal rites
will my 18 year old boyfriend go to jail for getting me pregnet at age 15 lyss —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.91.0.205 (talk) 22:39, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately, Wikipedia cannot provide legal advice. Please see Legal disclaimer. Thank you. Perfect Proposal  <sup style="color:orange;">Speak Out!  22:49, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * Talk to your parents. They will be able to offer you the best advice. • Anakin (contribs • complaints) 14:53, 9 January 2008 (UTC)

Own Account
Is it possible for an individual to make himself a wikipedia page? Greenbaytyler (talk) 23:07, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * You have a userpage, which is located at Special:Mypage. See WP:UP for the userpage policy. You can't create an article about yourself even if you meet the notability guidelines becuase you have a conflict of interest. <font color="#FF0000">N <font color="#0000FF">F <font color="#808000">24 (radio me!) 23:10, 8 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Anyone may, however, make a biography page about anyone on WikiBios. --Teratornis (talk) 17:06, 9 January 2008 (UTC)

Fistula Foundation
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to look at our problem. I just created a page today for our organization, the Fistula Foundation. I wrote and posted the page. Now there is a big block of copy threatenning to delete the page for copyright enfringement because similar copy appears on our website. I wrote most of the copy on the website too. I am the Executive Director of the organization an am empowered to grant usage of this copy on the Wikipedia page containing information about our organization.

I would be grateful if you could delete the big box of copy currently residing on the page saying that we have likely infringed on a copywrite, because while I understand how this happened on the Wikipedia side, it is most certainly not the case.

Many thanks for your help.

Sincerely,

Kate Grant Executive Director The Fistula Foundation [email removed, we do not answer by email] —Preceding unsigned comment added by Kategrant (talk • contribs) 23:27, 8 January 2008 (UTC)


 * It is not sufficient to allow use just on the relevant Wikipedia page. Since Wikipedia contributions must be under the GDFL, the material might be reused almost anywhere. Is that what you want? Do you have the authority to decide that? --Gerry Ashton (talk) 00:20, 9 January 2008 (UTC)


 * http://www.fistulafoundation.org/termsofuse.html says "You may not copy, republish, upload, post, display, transmit, or frame any of these materials without prior written consent from The Fistula Foundation. You may link to, view, download, use, display and print copies of the materials found on this website only for personal, noncommercial and informational purposes as long as: (1) you do not alter or modify the materials in any way; (2) you include all applicable copyright, trademark and other notices and disclaimers; and (3) you do not use the materials in a way that suggests an association with The Fistula Foundation or an affiliated entity. All such copies must include, at a minimum, the following copyright notice: “© 2004 The Fistula Foundation. All Rights Reserved.” Any other use of the website or the information contained here is strictly prohibited." Such restrictions are not acceptable to Wikipedia. --teb728 t c 00:57, 9 January 2008 (UTC)


 * See Donating copyrighted materials. Also see Conflict of interest. PrimeHunter (talk) 03:16, 9 January 2008 (UTC)