Wikipedia:Help desk/Archives/2010 July 14

= July 14 =

Album citations?
Is there a citation format I can use when I'm referring to lyrics that are not printed in the liner notes? George Gershwin's "How Long Has This Been Going On?" was written with a verse for a male character and a verse for a female character, but most recordings feature only one of them or skip them both and just sing the refrain. In the article I'm writing, I'm wanting to refer to specific albums as examples of these variations in my discussion of the song. Danaphile (talk) 01:27, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Nothing in Citation templates seems to apply. The closest examples for citing recorded media might be Cite episode and Cite video. You might ask on Reliable sources noticeboard. --Teratornis (talk) 08:54, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Which Ipswich
In the article about "demitasse" (a small coffee cup for expresso) it says that the City of Ipswich has the Guinness World record for the biggest collection of such. I am not sure how many places called Ipswich there are, but there is one in Australia (SE Queensland) one in England (probably the original) and at least two in USA, Massachusetts and South Dakota. Since writing the above paragraph I have spoken to the Secretary to the Mayor of Ipswich in Queensland and she confirms that they are the holders of the record. I do not wish to edit the article myself because it contains a link to the article about Ipswich. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.108.3.51 (talk) 01:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * When you find something that needs clarification, be bold in making the change yourself. Here, though Ipswich in the article is linked to the article on the Australian area, and that particular Ipswich is conformed by looking at the link in the citations, you could simply change the text yourself to make it clearer.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 01:56, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

My own wiki account
I would like to have my own wiki account and would like to know how I can do so?

Thank you Laurie Wolfe —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lauriewolfe (talk • contribs) 02:13, 14 July 2010 (UTC)


 * You posted this while logged in as User:Lauriewolfe which is a Wikipedia account so I'm not sure what else you want. If you want a userpage then click on User:Lauriewolfe, write something and click Save page. This help desk is for Wikipedia which is one of thousands of wikis. PrimeHunter (talk) 02:27, 14 July 2010 (UTC)


 * (e/c) You already have your own Wikipedia (not wiki) account; it is User:Lauriewolfe; you are signed up and were signed in when you added this thread. I think maybe you mean having a user page with content (←read that link). Your user page is currently uncreated an thus, red-linked, but you can create your user page right now. If you meant something else, please advise. By the way, try to remember to sign your talk page and discussion forum posts, like the one here, by placing four tildes ( ~ ) after your post (but don't do this in articles). When you save the edit, the software formats the tildes as a signature, linked to your account, and places a time stamp, just like you'll see at the end of my post. You can place the tildes automatically by clicking on the editing button that shows a little signature icon. Cheers.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 02:29, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Your first contributions under this account were in October, 2008. When you edit on Wikipedia, please leave informative edit summaries. --Teratornis (talk) 08:39, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Undeleting Article "Paul V. Kane"
Article Paul V. Kane was nominated as an AfD and undergoing debate that was not yet closed, but now it is gone and appears to have been summarily deleted. Pls restore this article in its latest/last form along with the debate and comments. Thank you. 72.83.107.120 (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 02:38, 14 July 2010 (UTC).
 * The AfD for Paul V. Kane was closed by an administrator with a decision to delete. You can see for yourself at Articles for deletion/Paul V. Kane.  --Mysdaao talk 02:53, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Peter Barton, Historian
Hello, I'd like to contact Peter Barton, Historian by e-mail or mail to talk with him about 150 photographs of historical importance that were taken during WWI. They were passed onto me from my grandfather who brought them back from his duty and service during the war. Can you please tell me how to contact him? Thank you, Lee 68.203.12.28 (talk) 02:58, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Hello. I suspect, based on your question, that you found one of our over three million articles, and thought that we were directly affiliated in some way with that subject. Please note that you are at Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia that anyone can edit, and this page is a help desk for asking questions related to using the encyclopedia. Thus, we have no inside track on the subject of your question. You can, however, search our vast catalogue of articles by typing a subject into the search field on the upper right side of your screen. If you cannot find what you are looking for, we have a reference desk, divided into various subject areas, where asking knowledge questions is welcome. Best of luck. --Mysdaao talk 03:03, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Peter Barton, Historian
Hello, Can you please tell me how to contact Peter Barton, Historian by e-mail or mail? I have 150 photographs that my grandfather passed onto me from his service in France during WWI. He may be interested in viewing these execellent photos for his research and documentary. Thank you, Lee Leerei (talk) 03:08, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Symbol move vote.svg Have you tried Wikipedia's Reference Desk? They specialize in knowledge questions and will try to answer just about 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. PleaseStand (talk) 03:45, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * The e-mail address "peterbarton [usual pig's-tail thingummy] wargravesheritage.org.uk" should work. Deor (talk) 12:13, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Neurotic over reactions via fight/flight impulse or protection of offspring
Dear Sir, I suffer compensatory neurosis (due to prolonged life stresses over a short period of time in 1992),and have been on various medications over the years, I live in fear of a sudden unconscious over reaction of a fight/flight nature so avoid stress/aggression threats.

I wish to know is any study has ever been made to compare the side effects of medication on a neurotic to see if those side effects are also neurotic in nature?

If so does the potential exist that a neurotic may become psychotic from exaggerated side effects of the medication he was on to treat neurosis?

Has this ever been investigated? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.16.241.209 (talk) 04:09, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * [[Image:P physics.svg|20px]] This page is for questions about using Wikipedia. Please consider asking this question at the Science 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 and ask away. You could always try  for an article related to the topic you want to know more about.  I hope this helps.  Kayau  Voting   IS   evil 04:14, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

We cannot offer medical advice. Please see the medical disclaimer. Contact an appropriate medical professional. 95j (talk) 04:54, 14 July 2010 (UTC)


 * All the OP asked was whether the effects of certain medication on people with a certain condition have ever been studied. It is a legitimate question, as far as it goes. The people at the Science or possibly Miscellaneous refdesk may be able to help locate any such published study, if one exists.   Ka renjc 14:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Chennai
expppplain about address proof id tatkal service in chennai —Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.174.123.210 (talk) 06:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * I suspect, based on your question, that you found one of our over 6 million articles and thought we were affiliated in some way with that subject. Please note that you are at Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia that anyone can edit, and this page is for asking questions related to using or contributing to Wikipedia itself. Thus, we have no special knowledge about the subject of your question. You can, however, search our vast catalogue of articles by typing a subject into the search field on the upper right side of your screen. If you cannot find what you are looking for, we have a reference desk, divided into various subject areas, where asking knowledge questions is welcome. Best of luck. -- John of Reading (talk) 07:08, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Formatting glitch
Please see Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks and Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex. On my browser (IE7) the lines after the subheadings (Plot, See Also etc.) don't end at the infobox on the right like they should, they run over it. Can this be fixed, and if so how? Many thanks, --Viennese Waltz talk 07:43, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * To the best of my knowledge, this is an issue with IE that appears if there is no blank line between the heading and the first line of text. The guys at WP:VPT might know other solutions as well. The page renders properly in FireFox, incidentally. --erachima talk 08:23, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Sorry but that can't be it because I just added blank lines after the subheadings (in preview) and the problem remained. Thanks for the reply though. --Viennese Waltz talk 08:46, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Looks fine in IE8.  Kayau  Voting  IS   evil 09:03, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Creating/editing Grammar Pages
Hi I want to add some English grammar articles. My main reference is Cambridge Grammar of English by Ronald Carter and Michael McCarthy. Can somebody please tell me Trifoliate (talk) 09:55, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * 1) )How can I base articles on that particular book without violating copyright laws?
 * 2) )I see a lot of articles citing from books published 1980-90s. If I do the same will I be violating copyright laws?


 * You can avoid copyright violation and plagiarism by following the same ethical standards required in writing any other published work. The above two links should be informative. For your more specific question, the age of the source being used has no effect on how copyright violation works unless the source is so old as to be in the public domain. --erachima talk 10:09, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

OK. Thanks.Trifoliate (talk) 10:54, 14 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Before you plunge in, please make sure that the subject of your proposed article is notable. Wikipedia is not a text book and articles should not be regurgitations of rules of grammar etc contained in other sources. I am not saying that no grammar subjects are notable, some clearly are, see the articles linked at Grammar. – ukexpat (talk) 13:53, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

OK. Thanks.Trifoliate (talk) 15:27, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Possible vandalism in use of delete tags?
I've recently been editing/writing articles on pioneers in the martial arts who are well documented as such, and I'm noticing a tendency toward the immediate posting of deletion tags, even though the article clearly meets the requirements for notability and secondary sources. I removed one tag recently (in accordance the instructions for use) after supplying still more secondary sources, and it was immediately replaced (contrary to the instructions for use). Is this re-posting of delete tags a method of vandalism within Wikipedia?Pkeets (talk) 13:29, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * What article are you talking about that you removed the deletion tag and someone readded it?  GB fan  talk 13:47, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * From looking at your contributions, it sounds like you're referring to Masami Tsuruoka. You removed a proposed deletion tag, which, as you say, is in accordance with the instructions.  Then the user listed it in articles for deletion.  This is completely allowed and is not vandalism.  A prod tag cannot be re-added if it is removed because of an objection, but an AfD listing (a different deletion tag) is still allowed after this if a user still thinks the article should be deleted.  See WP:CONTESTED which explains this.  Vandalism is defined as a deliberate attempt to compromise the integrity of Wikipedia.  If you think another user is attempting to improve Wikipedia (and please assume good faith) then it is not vandalism.  --Mysdaao talk 13:48, 14 July 2010 (UTC)


 * (edit conflict) You didn't mention the article and it's impossible to evaluate your case without seeing it. In general, tagging for deletion is usually not considered vandalism by the community even if most people think the tag is unjustified. PrimeHunter (talk) 13:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * The article is Masami Tsuruoka, and the use of the delete tag seems at least irresponsible in this case, as the reasons given for proposed deletion are incorrect. All the sources used in the article are secondary, and the poster of the delete tag has incorrectly identified the Shito-ryu source as belonging to Mas Tsuruoka, when  Tsuruoka is not affiliated in any way with Shito-ryu.Pkeets (talk) 13:59, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * You do realize that everyone says that about their own article of course ? We hold discussions to clear up confusions and discuss how a subject should be represented. Just participate, fix problems that people point out and if the subject truly is notable, than it will likely remain. —Th e DJ (talk • contribs) 14:25, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Have a look then, and evaluate it for yourself. What I'm asking about are deletion tags that seem outside the guidelines given for use of the action. WP:GD requires that users of the tag "do their homework" appropriately. Otherwise even good faith nominations are spurious activity that clutter the deletion discussions and set up perfectly good articles for deletion--if there's no discussion, then these articles are deleted, right?  Plus, the user of this tag has made disparaging comments that suggest he might have preconceived opinions.  I understand that the process in general is meant to improve Wikipedia, but I don't see any effort to improve the article with the given comments, or any effort to follow the WP:GD guidelines. Thus, I have questions about the use of the process.Pkeets (talk) 14:58, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * The important point you are missing is that the first and second deletion tags are different. The first one is a prod, which means the editor thinks the deletion nomination is UNCONTROVERSIAL, and thinks it should be deleted in a short period of time. Once he sees that you have contested his deletion, he nominated your article at Articles for Deletion, which, unlike prod, requires community-wide input. The two processes are completely different. As the Americans say, they are not in the same ballpark.  Kayau  Voting  IS   evil 15:01, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Thank you for the explanation. However, the disparaging comments and lack of effort to follow WP:GD remain.  I'm still questioning how the process works in execution.Pkeets (talk) 15:16, 14 July 2010 (UTC)


 * The place to discuss the merits of the article is Articles for deletion/Masami Tsuruoka where I see you have already posted. People often disagree whether sources satisfy Notability or Notability (people), for example whether a source is considered reliable by Wikipedia, or an inappropriate self-published source. I see no signs the tagging editor is making vandalism or acting in bad faith. PrimeHunter (talk) 15:21, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Do you also see evidence that the tagging editor has met the requirements of WP:GD before posting the delete tags? Is this a responsibility issue rather than vandalism or bad faith? Pkeets (talk) 16:01, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * The guide to deletion is just that, a guide. Much of the page is advice and guidelines that are not requirements.  There is no requirement that a nominator follow all the advice listed there, and not following it does make the deletion request invalid.  --Mysdaao talk 16:24, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * So basically, a particular editor could take a dislike to a particular subject (or another editor's work) and apply delete tags at will with no oversight and no censure? I'm not saying this is what's at work in this case, but I'm now seriously wondering about the validity of the process.  Is there any protection gained for the article in failing to find a consensus for deletion?  Or may another delete tag be applied a few weeks later? Pkeets (talk) 16:32, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * There is no rule as to how long a page must go between AfD listings, but if you try running it again immediately after it got kept, the second listing will just end up as a speedy keep unless there are some very unusual circumstances surrounding the page. We prefer things that way. More rules is an inherently negative thing because it makes editing more complicated, and it's much simpler to just use common sense than to encode a rule like "you may not relist a page for deletion before 60 days have passed" and then be forced to encode an exception for deletion reviews, and then an exception to the exception, and then another exception when the page was previously nominated by a vandal and now is being nominated by a legitimate editor, and then a corollary that it's also unacceptable to nominate a page EVERY 60 days, and so on. --erachima talk 16:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)


 * If the current AfD is closed with a consensus to keep the article, Template:Old AfD multi can be put at the top of the article's talk page to alert editors to the previous discussion. Deor (talk) 18:38, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Pkeets (talk) 18:47, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Is it O.K. to edit the part of an article that is currently being discussed in mediation?
I am currently involved in a mediation discussion, and at this point, it seems my opponent is just trying to effectively filibuster the change I want to make. Currently, consensus and policy are in my favor, and he is the only one currently heavily opposed to the change. It has been months, and no amount of logic or explaining who Wikipedia is written for will convince him. Is it O.K. to just make the change since mediation can't be used to filibuster improvement? --WikiDonn (talk) 14:17, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * It's hard to give a good answer without knowing the nature of the mediation, but my instincts say no. While I haven't been involved in a WP mediation, the point of mediation is to have a disinterested person help you work out differences with another party. Just going ahead with the changes is effectively giving up on the mediation. That may or may not be warranted, but it doesn't sounds advisable.


 * If the mediator agrees that progress is stalled, then perhaps the meditation should be terminated. Again, I don't have all the particulars, but I doubt it would be a wise step.-- SPhilbrick  T  14:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

African American baseball players
This is Randolph. I recently expanded to the category of "African American baseball players". Evidently this has now been deleted. My baseball knowledge is extensive, including players prior to my 38 yrs of following baseball. My additions were 100% accurate. It's just didn't feel right that only 440 somewhat players were on this listing. A list that purports to be an all-time list. Pls advise why my additions were deleted. In addition I would advise that you employ someone of at least 40 to 45 years of age with baseball knowledge beyond purchased books and fantasy league stats, who could be useful in expanding this list. My previous additions other Wik pages took and are now a part of those pages. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.54.45.51 (talk) 15:24, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * From the list of contributions made from the IP address you used to ask this question, there's only edit related to African American baseball players, when you added Eddie Milner to Category:African American baseball players. That change is still there and hasn't been deleted.  If you made other changes from other IP addresses, we need to know what they are.  Please be more specific on what article(s) you're referring to and what changes you made so we can help you.  --Mysdaao talk 15:38, 14 July 2010 (UTC)


 * All editors are volunteers and all constructive editors are welcome. Wikipedia is run by the non-profit charitable Wikimedia Foundation and there is no money to employ selected editors who don't want to volunteer their expertise, but I guess there are baseball editors in the age group you mention. Can you be more specific with either article titles or the IP address or account you used? As Mysdaao says, the only edit by your current IP address regarding Category:African American baseball players is and that player is still in the category under M. Note that a category can only show Wikipedia pages so the subjects must have a biography here. PrimeHunter (talk) 15:56, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * I have a feeling he's talking about a list rather than a category, however List of African American baseball players doesn't exist and I can't find any other relevant lists either. --Viennese Waltz talk 15:58, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

IMDB-only templates
Is there a film-equivalent(sp?) template similar to BLP IMDB-only refimprove? I see far too many film articles in which the only ref is to an IMDB page, which in my mind fails the GNG guidelines, (how significant is the coverage if the source is trying to list every film ever made?) but doesn't rise to the level of a PROD or AFD tag. I'd like something else to use. 69.181.249.92 (talk) 15:58, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * First, check Notability (films) as well as the GNG. If you think it lacks notability to remain on WIkipedia, but don't want to PROD or AFD it yourself, you can add the Notability template (with the parameter |1=Films ). If you think it's notable but just needs additional refs, just use the Refimprove template. Sorry if I'm telling you what you already know, (or not giving you the answer you want!) but to my understanding, the BLP IMDB-only refimprove is more to do with verifiability and reliable sources than notability, and editors trying to make sure that all BLPs are verifiable.-- Beloved Freak  17:34, 14 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the reply (and talkback message). Yeah, I already knew pretty much everything you covered (it is good to reiterate it anyway) and was just hoping for a more specific tag than the general refimprove one. I looked but couldn't find one (I had no idea so many IMDB-related templates exist). Maybe I'll suggest via ANI that one be created... 69.181.249.92 (talk) 17:44, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Skins
Has anyone come up with a script that will check what skin someone is using than adjust which of the codes are shown? If not could someone step in to help work on it? Anyone's help is as always appreciated.  Mr. R00t   Talk  16:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Security settings
We would like to lock down wiki page for editing. Edit option shoiuld be only available to an admin group. We are currently using LDAP for login. Thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.229.95.1 (talk) 16:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Without knowing to which article you are referring, it's hard to answer your question. Wikipedia articles are usually only protected in response to vandalism. You should read our protection policy to learn more about how/when pages are "locked down". TN X Man  17:47, 14 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Is your question about Wikipedia? This page is only for questions about how to use Wikipedia which is one of thousands of wikis using the same MediaWiki software. PrimeHunter (talk) 17:52, 14 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Are we talking about User:LDAPcontent, which was speedy deleted today under G11 (unambiguous advertising or promotion)? Were you drafting an article about a company or organisation there, by any chance?  I can't see what the deleted text said, but this type of deletion normally happens when a userpage is seen as being an advertisement, i.e. it contains material that is blatantly promotional in tone, rather than neutral, factual text about a notable subject.  Users rarely edit each other's user pages without invitation, but this does not apply to deletion nominations of this type, where the content of the page breaches Wikipedia policy.  It is possible to draft articles more privately in a user sandbox space rather than on your userpage - just use the article wizard to create your article, and choose the option to save in a user sandbox space when prompted to do so.  Once it's ready, list it at WP:RFF to get feedback before it goes live.  However, you may have fallen foul of other guidelines.  When you say "we" are drafting an article and using a login, do you mean that a group of people is sharing the LDAPcontent username?  Please read WP:NOSHARE for an explanation of why this is not permitted - all user accounts must be for one person only.  Is that group of people connected with an organisation called LDAP, and was the deleted text about the organisation?  If so, it would explain why it was deleted as advertising: an article about a company, edited by an account in the name of that company, is a clear signal of a breach of policy. You are strongly discouraged from writing articles about a subject with which you are closely connected, because you have a conflict of interest.  And note that Wikipedia does not permit anyone to take ownership of an article and control its content in the way you suggest - once it's in the encyclopaedia, anyone can edit it.  You're most welcome to contribute here as an individual, but I would suggest you read WP:Your first article and the guidelines I've linked to before doing so.  Ka renjc 19:11, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * I interpret the question as about managing access in another wiki which the OP administers. If so, I suggest you ask at mw:Project:Help desk. --ColinFine (talk) 20:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Redirect
I cannot figure out how to add a redirect to tha page I am working on called "Family Cap." I want to redirect "Child Exclusion" as it is another name used for "family cap." I looked at the redirect help page but when I add it is deleted by another user because I am using it incorrectly. How can I do this? —Preceding unsigned comment added by DCARRASCO87 (talk • contribs) 18:17, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * I've moved the page to Family cap (note the lowercase), as the article does not indicate that it is a proper noun. I have also created the redirect Child exclusion to point to this page. Redirects are created by adding #REDIRECT Target article to the article you wish to point elsewhere. See WP:REDIRECT for more. TN X Man  18:30, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Vandalism? (Seahorse JavaScript Library)
Can i revert the most recent edit on the page: Seahorse (JavaScript library)?Gobbleswoggler (talk) 20:16, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Yes, you can. Removal of AfD notices is not acceptable while the discussion is ongoing. Ditto for the blanking of the AfD discussion itself, obviously. If it happens again, take this one to WP:AN/I --erachima talk 20:22, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

More vandalism?
Can i revert the last few edits on the page The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists? And also are these edits enough to get the user blocked?,Gobbleswoggler (talk) 20:34, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Already reverted. Slap a warning on the IP's page ( or a related one) and if he does it again report him to the vandal noticeboard. --erachima talk 20:37, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Writing about myself
I am interested in providing an article here that describes my 14 published plays and provides links to their publishers. Would this be considered a conflict of interest? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Whitplay (talk • contribs) 21:57, 14 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Of course. It is the quintessential conflict of interest. See WP:AUTOBIOGRAPHY. – ukexpat (talk) 22:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)


 * But if you are an established, published playwright, and you have read the notability criteria at WP:ARTIST and believe you satisfy them, you can go to Articles for creation and submit a request for someone else to write an article about you. Ka renjc 08:41, 15 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Um, I think you mean Requested articles.  Kayau  Voting  IS   evil 08:49, 15 July 2010 (UTC)

redirect
Hi! I am having trouble adding a redirect, "child exclusion", to the "family cap" website. Please tell me how I can add this redirect to the "family cap" page. —Preceding unsigned comment added by DCARRASCO87 (talk • contribs) 22:17, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
 * It's already been done. Clicking on a link to or searching Child exclusion will cause the Family cap article to appear. PleaseStand (talk) 22:21, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

Where did the pictures I uploaded go?
They were in the Goldsprint article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Tangwyn (talk • contribs) 22:53, 14 July 2010 (UTC)


 * They were deleted, probably due to their image pages failing to satisfy our policy with respect to copyrighted images. --erachima talk 23:22, 14 July 2010 (UTC)

DIRECT LINK TO COMMONS
CAN I LINK A PERSONS NAME DIRECTLY BACK TO IMAGE UPLOADED IN COMMONS LESHAIGH (talk) 23:57, 14 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Sure. For example, to link to a diagram I uploaded in the Commons, I can go, Commons:File:Cartesian plane.svg.  Kayau  Voting  IS   evil 00:06, 15 July 2010 (UTC)


 * And they can be "piped" too like this one I just uploaded. If you are trying to find out who uploaded an image to Commons, go to the image information page on Commons and click the history tab, it will show all edits to the image/image page and who made them. Commons user pages can be linked to like any other user page, eg commons:User:Ukexpat which takes you to my Commons user page . – ukexpat (talk) 13:42, 15 July 2010 (UTC)