Wikipedia:Editor assistance

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Editor Assistance
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Editor Assistance is intended as an informal method of requesting one-to-one advice, feedback, and counseling from another editor who may be more experienced about Wikipedia's policies and guidelines, and how they may apply to the issue or situation that you are experiencing. This process can also help in resolving disputes.
You may want to read the list of frequently asked questions before making a request; in some cases, you may find the answer you're looking for by reading that.
Click here to view open requests and/or make a new request.

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[edit] What to expect from assistance

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  • Help in learning how to work with the community's standards, norms, and policies to achieve consensus, and how to correctly and non-disruptively make use of policy and process.
  • Help to understand what is and is not appropriate behavior, and how to deal civilly and rationally with other editors—including those with whom you may disagree. However, do not expect an assistant to automatically "take your side" in a dispute.
  • Note: If you're being disruptive or unreasonable, the assistant may let you know this. You are not required to do anything the assistant says, but advice from the assistant, as from any experienced editor, should be carefully considered. While honest mistakes are acceptable and sometimes expected, that doesn't mean abusive behavior will be overlooked. Be aware: If you cause disruption after being advised not to, you may be refused further assistance.

[edit] Posting a request for assistance

Request assistance Click here to request assistance

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[edit] Contacting another editor directly

Those seeking assistance: If you're here to look for a specific person to ask for help, please make a request to only one person from the list below by posting on their talk page. If you get no response in a day or two, you can try another person. Please remember that some editors may be inactive (temporarily or indefinitely) or may be otherwise indisposed and unable to respond. If you would rather make a general request from anyone who is available, please post it here instead.

Editors willing to assist: If you want to be listed as someone who can be contacted directly by those who need assistance, you can list your name here along with a short description of what you can help people with. If you no longer participate in this service, you are encouraged to remove yourself from the list. Adding your name to the list is not required if you want to help with the requests that are posted directly here. Please read the advice for assistants.

Editors willing to provide assistance

  1. Willing to help with those that might be confused on policies and practices, are having issues with expressing their opinions clearly, or may need dispute resolution but need some help on how to go about it. Contact on my talk page is preferred, wiki e-mail is also an option. Currently accepting new requests. Seraphimblade Talk to me 12:02, 2 April 2007 (UTC)
  2. I'd be happy to help with questions pertaining to policies and guidelines, including their relation to current practice and the proposing thereof. I'd prefer being contacted on my talk page. >Radiant< 14:01, 2 April 2007 (UTC)
  3. I am able and willing to help with image and copyright related questions. Contact on my or your talk page is preferable, though e-mail or an instant messenger is an option. --Iamunknown 17:14, 2 April 2007 (UTC)
  4. Also happy to help in any way I can. Especially the Wikipedia:Five Pillars, and how they (and the associated sub-pages) directly impact an editor. (See also my user page and userbox page for my interests and such.) I also prefer being contacted on my talk page. Incidentally, I like how this "system" is currently laid out. - jc37 13:10, 3 April 2007 (UTC)
  5. Willing to help with anything. WaltonOne 16:38, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
  6. My talk page is always open to editors with questions about disputes, policies, guidelines or any other aspect of Wikipedia. ChazBeckett 17:01, 3 April 2007 (UTC)
  7. I'd love to help. If I don't know the answer to a question, then I know where to ask. Abeg92contribs 17:02, 3 April 2007 (UTC)
  8. I am happy to help in any way that I can, please just leave a note on my talk page. -- Pastordavid 18:09, 4 April 2007 (UTC)
  9. I am open to informally providing constructive feedback on a situation or problem. Leave a message on my talk page, and I shall reply ASAP. Cheers. --Aarktica 19:02, 4 April 2007 (UTC)
  10. Reasonably experienced in dealing with edit wars and the dispute reslution process. Addhoc (talk • contribs • email) 13:48, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
  11. Anything that has to do with deletions. Drop a message on my talkpage. - Mailer Diablo 15:40, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
  12. If you have questions on how to respond to a deletion notification or how to go about finding sources for an article, I'd be glad to help.DGG 22:53, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
  13. Happy to help with style (Wikipedia-specific or good writing in general), clarity, effectively citing sources, establishing verifiability and avoiding original research. Just leave a note on my talk page. --EEMeltonIV 00:08, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
  14. Can provide basic policy guidance, pretty decent guide to deletion processes and fora, and will help with article-writing. Feel free to contact on talk. Or even email. Moreschi Request a recording? 17:49, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
  15. If I don't know the answer, I probably know someone who does. Dev920 (Have a nice day!) 18:22, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
  16. Willing and able to help with most policy and many MoS (manual of style) issues, understanding and working within the five pillars, formatting references, finding the right notification templates, formatting talkpages, etc. I know nothing about copyright, images, programming, Meta or other wikiprojects. I am an awesome google researcher. Anchoress 19:58, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
  17. I am happy to help. It's probably best to post on the request page rather than my talk page, though, as my sign-on patterns are irregular. TheronJ 21:50, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
  18. Happy to help with anything except technical or copyright issues, which I don't have a clue about. However, I can research, check the style of an article, or mediate disputes about an article. Please respond on my talk page. Eilicea 16:06, 7 April 2007 (UTC)
  19. I'm willing to help editors who are having problems, and have done so a bit in the past. Post on my talkpage or email me if you think I can help you out. Grace Note 07:50, 8 April 2007 (UTC)
  20. I am willing to help with anything that I can. I might be fairly new to the whole thing, but I like learning more stuff, and contributing. --Danlock2 02:38, 9 April 2007 (UTC)
  21. I'm specialized in article writing. EA seems to be good place for me to help out. Deryck C. 12:52, 9 April 2007 (UTC)
  22. I can help with any part of the dispute resolution process, as well as bringing things under a more neutral point of view. אמר Steve Caruso (desk/AMA) • Give Back Our Membership! 15:58, 9 April 2007 (UTC)
  23. Can help with technical details (formatting, tricky template stuff), and policy details (mostly image details, fair-use issues, licence tagging - I'm not a (US) lawyer, but I think I have some clue about this). I also have wide experience on deletions; If you feel the article should be kept because the subject is widely known, I can suggest what should be added to satisfy notability - I can't promise the article will be kept and I won't argue on its behalf either just because you ask, but I can explain what it should have to avoid deletion. Feel free to leave a message to my talk page or (not as much recommended) via email. --wwwwolf (barks/growls) 08:33, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
  24. Always available to help, of course! Snowolf (talk) CON COI - 17:10, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
  25. Number 25! Available for any sort of assistance needed. If I can't answer your question, I'll find you someone who can. Hit me up on my talk page. —bbatsell ¿? ✍ 19:23, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
  26. Time to hand over my experience :-) willing to help in Dispute Resolution (with particular focus on academic/article content disputes). Contact - drop a message at my talk page, catch me on IRC or wiki-email me. anthony[cfc] 20:39, 12 April 2007 (UTC)
  27. Sure, I'll sign up.--Wizardman 17:33, 14 April 2007 (UTC)
  28. I'm happy to help out on edit disputes. When editors clash there is usually a resolution that benefits and strengthens the article. Take away the bad emotion and replace with good faith and an edit dispute becomes a constructive peer review. SilkTork 20:32, 14 April 2007 (UTC)
  29. Willing to assist with policy clarification, advice, and any other matters. CASCADIAHowl/Trail 13:53, 15 April 2007 (UTC)
  30. Am always willing to help! Just ask away on my talk page if you wish, though might want to check out my recent contributions first. I go through phases of wikipedia editing, so if it has been a while since my last edit... I might be a while in getting back. Mathmo Talk 15:48, 16 April 2007 (UTC)
  31. Would like to help. Maybe when I've done with all the vandals on my watchlist. bibliomaniac15 23:57, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
  32. I always enjoy the presence of the new messages box on the top of the page, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask me! If I can't answer your question, I could at least point you in the right direction. Sr13 (T|C) ER 01:55, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
  33. More then happy to assist any editor with anything from policy to writing style. Just leave me a message on my talk page I'll get back to you ASAP! Thank you for your time. Matthew Yeager 03:03, 30 April 2007 (UTC)
  34. I can help with anything from CSS to Policies. Just drop a note on my talk page. ~ Magnus animum ∵ ∫ φ γ 23:37, 2 May 2007 (UTC)
  35. Certainly willing to be an extra pair of eyes as needed.--SarekOfVulcan 01:07, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
  36. Willing to help with: Wiki formatting issues, finding your way around, an outside voice in dealing with disputes, finding someone who can help you if I cannot. How to contact me: post to my talk page. dr.ef.tymac 06:17, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
  37. Feel free to contact me (talk page or email) if you need any help with editing Wikipedia. Have fun editing! =) Jumping cheese Cont@ct 12:28, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
  38. I consider myself a pro on WP:NPOV, and do whatever I can to ensure that articles I contribute to follow this guideline. If you would like assistance on maintaining neutrality, or you require general grammatical assistance, formatting, etc... I am more than willing to help. I am not a believer in bias or spin.--RWilliamKing 18:00, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
  39. Will help with many articles and questions, but I am most skilled at car articles. Please go to my talk page for help.SenatorsTalk | Contribs 22:27, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
  40. Feel free to contact me with any assistance request, I do specialize in assisting with problem username reports (either filing one or responding to one filed against you). CASCADIAHowl/Trail 13:48, 5 May 2007 (UTC)
  41. If you have any questions, especially in the subjects of Business & Economics, feel free to contact me. --Random Say it here! 00:09, 6 May 2007 (UTC)
  42. I've been here at Wikipedia for a while. I've gotten to know Wikipedia already, so anything anyone needs help with feel free to give me a shout. Contact me on my talk page.--Trampton 04:58, 9 May 2007 (UTC)
  43. I can help with other editors who want to assist in cleaning up vandalism. Wildthing61476 18:09, 10 May 2007 (UTC)
  44. As the popular Mariah Carey song rendition goes, "Just call out my name, and I'll be there..." †Bloodpack† 05:08, 17 May 2007 (UTC)
  45. I'll be happy to help anyone who asks me any question. GreaterWikiholic 20:17, 23 June 2007 (UTC)
  46. Just ask Dagomar 03:04, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
  47. I've been providing assistance like this for years, but might as well put my name here. Andre (talk) 03:44, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
  48. Willing to help, open to questions. I'm particularly experienced with the Good article and Featured article candidacy processes. Tim Vickers 20:00, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
  49. I'l provide any help needed, to the best of my ability. Cya. Djminisite - Talk | Sign 16:24, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
  50. I will help as much as possible. Djmckee1 - Talk-Sign 07:48, 25 July 2007 (UTC)
  51. I'm a policy junkie - that is, I'm pretty well acquainted in editing guidelines, wikiquette, and the like. I'm also an active vandal fighter, so I can help you there, too. J-stan TalkContribs 17:22, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
  52. I'll try to assist whoever asks. If I can't answer a question, I could probably direct you to the correct place. Cheers! --Ratiocinate (t • c) 02:05, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
  53. I humbly offer my assistance with anything you need. =David(talk)(contribs) 21:36, 25 August 2007 (UTC)
  54. Willing and able to help with any questions, and help you find the answers to anything that I do not know myself. Hiberniantears 20:22, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
  55. I can assist editors with application of policies, in particular those related to sourcing and biographies of living people. ≈ jossi ≈ (talk) 03:10, 18 September 2007 (UTC)
  56. I'll be happy to help however I can. :) GlassCobra 21:44, 30 September 2007 (UTC)
  57. Count me in. I don't know nearly everything, but I do know where to find specific info most of the time and I'd be glad to assist others with that. — Dorftrottel⁠ 07:02, 2 October 2007 (UTC)
  58. Glad to help. Keen to guide people through the mysteries of getting articles featured in the mainpage Did You Know? section. Also good at finding references. Espresso Addict 08:45, 2 October 2007 (UTC)
  59. I look forward to providing anyone with any assistance. Please come to me and I will try my best to solve any problems that you might have. Wikidudeman (talk) 00:07, 6 October 2007 (UTC)
  60. I can help with whatever you need. şœśэїŝәқιￆṱᾅἻқￂ 04:58, 9 October 2007 (UTC)
  61. Have a question? Don't hesitate to ask it! ( arky ) 16:00, 13 October 2007 (UTC)
  62. I know a lot of things, and a lot of policies, so just ask it! <DREAMAFTER> <TALK> 19:55, 16 October 2007 (UTC)
  63. I'll help out here. NF24(radio me!Editor review) 17:00, 28 October 2007 (UTC)
  64. I can help with anything related to Wikpedia's Policy and Guidelines, from behavior to article format, and skim over articles for grammar errors, and poor Wikipedia Article Formatting. I can usually help within 5 minutes to 24 hours. Vistro 19:49, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
  65. I'm generally an all rounder, so I'll help with any problems you might have. --Zacharycrimsonwolf 14:12, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
  66. There are a lot of ins and outs to Wikipedia. I've been around the block a few times and am glad to assist wherever I can. Don't hesitate to drop by my talk page with any questions or requests.--Fuhghettaboutit 05:13, 8 November 2007 (UTC)
  67. I am willing to help with anything you need help with regarding wikipedia, it's usage or anything pertaining to it (including dispute resolution). --businessman332211 05:01, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
  68. I'm willing to consult on most anything but I'm fairly good with policy and guidelines. If I don't know the answer, I'll help find the answer. If a second opinion is needed on something, I'm willing to look at a situation with fresh eyes and give an opinion without favouritism and relying on policy and guidelines. Sometimes that can be very useful. Pigmanwhat?/trail 00:19, 11 November 2007 (UTC)
  69. Blaxthos - I can be of assistance to those who need help finding reliable sources. I spend the majority of my time dealing with controversial topics that can prove difficult to find a clear consensus. I also do a fair amount of work with deletion issues. I have a formal education in criminal law. If you think any of this could be helpful, please visit my talk page. /Blaxthos ( t / c ) 22:19, 18 November 2007 (UTC)
  70. I'll be happy to help if I can. Since I'm woefully bad checking my email regularly, please use my talk page. Cheers!--Moon Rising (talk) 23:17, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
  71. I can help with just about anything except copyright policies (I know very little about that subject!). Please leave a message on my talk page and I'll get back to you ASAP. Pinkadelica (talk) 20:05, 20 December 2007 (UTC)
  72. More than willing to help out with anything you might need. --דניאל - Dantheman531 05:33, 26 December 2007 (UTC)
  73. Always willing to help, with content questions, wikipedia policy, and dispute resolution.--Vox Rationis (Talk | contribs) 18:32, 5 January 2008 (UTC)
  74. Some template programming, e.g. parserfunctions; informal dispute resolution; and many other things. --Coppertwig (talk) 18:20, 20 January 2008 (UTC)
  75. I'm willing to help with just about anything. I will be most helpful with issues relating to deletion, writing style and style guidelines, editing disputes, formatting, and wiki markup. Pyrospirit (talk · contribs) 00:23, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
  76. Glad to help with research issues, neutrality, etc. Dorothy Kernaghan-Baez (talk) 22:28, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
  77. I will help with anything, but I have particular experience in deletions, copyrights, and ensuring articles are verifiable.--Doug.(talk • contribs) 15:42, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
  78. Time to give back to society :) Count me in. Sarvagnya 00:55, 15 March 2008 (UTC)
  79. I can help! - DiligentTerrier (and friends) 20:16, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
  80. I'm open to offer my assistance in any way that I can, editorial or policy-wise. I participate regularly in WP:AFD, WP:CSD, WP:UAA and WP:AIV. Feel free to drop me a message on my talk page.Wisdom89 (T / C) 01:49, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
  81. I'm very willing to offer help with anything I can - from researching information in order to verify facts, to helping with style or grammar etc... or even just offering a fresh pair of eyes to look through an article and provide feedback. Howie ☎ 16:31, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
  82. Sure, I'd love to help. I'm mostly involved in adding content, sources, references, etc, so I'd love to help with that or checking for grammar/style consistency. Also, I like to collaborate with other users to get articles to GA/FA. Lazulilasher (talk) 13:55, 16 April 2008 (UTC)
  83. Will help in moderating disputes and dealing with vandals.
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  84. Yeah, sure. dihydrogen monoxide (H2O) 03:40, 10 May 2008 (UTC)
  85. I can help regarding any matter, if not I may refer to another editor who may help you. SMS Talk 08:15, 17 May 2008 (UTC)
  86. I can try to help with anything; specifically, I've helped people with notability, reliability of sources, and neutrality. JeremyMcCracken (talk) (contribs) 13:44, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
  87. I can do most things that have to do with user pages.JustHit Me Up Mr. GreenHit Me UpUserboxes 16:36, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
  88. Happy to help with content, prose, formatting, sources, or just checking an article over with a second pair of eyes. I'm also active in Did You Know, so let me know if you need help getting an article up to standard. I'll be more than happy! Olaf Davis | Talk 08:25, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
  89. Behavioral and content disputes. Active at the Mediation Cabal, too. Xavexgoem (talk) 12:54, 5 June 2008 (UTC)