User talk:ENIAC

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[edit] Wikipedia Procedure

What is the procedure for splitting a page? Is anyone allowed to do it?

Also, is anyone allowed to greet newcomers?

Thanks in advance.

ENIAC 18:34, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

1. To split ("fork") a page, you should bring it up on any relevant Talk pages first with the reasons why you think it should be split. Keep in mind that in an encyclopedia it is generally best to have similar topics that fall under the same subject in the same article, not to have all individual particulars separated out. The most common articles that are forked are of a subject is so vast and an article so long that it warrants it. Usually someone will respond to your proposal. If no on responds and you are tentative about it, you might post it on WP:RFC. If it still seems like an unequivocally good idea after several days, you can do the split yourself.
2. Anyone is allowed to welcome newcomers. There are templates for this purpose you can find at Wikipedia:Welcome templates, or you can craft your own or make comments based on what an individual user seems to be interested in, etc. The only real restriction would be: don't make advice about something you don't really know about; refer the user to the relevant page if you can find it, or leave it for someone else. It might be best to explore the encyclopedia first rather than welcoming when you yourself are a new user. I have left such a welcome template below, which has useful links, advice, etc. —Centrx→talk • 18:51, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Welcome to Wikipedia!

Hello ENIAC! Welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. If you decide that you need help, check out Wikipedia:Where to ask a question, ask me on my talk page, or place {{helpme}} on your talk page and someone will show up shortly to answer your questions. Please remember to sign your name on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically produce your name and the date. Below are some recommended guidelines to facilitate your involvement. Happy Editing! -- —Centrx→talk • 18:51, 5 September 2006 (UTC) Getting Started Wikipedia Tutorial How to edit a page The five pillars of Wikipedia Manual of Style Be bold in editing How to write a great article WikiProjects Getting your info out there Cite your sources Neutral Point of View Point of View Verifiability Uploading images Image use policy Getting more Wikipedia rules Policy Library Getting Help New contributors' help page Where to ask a question Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions Getting along Wikiquette Civility Sign your posts Wikipedians Conflict resolution Getting technical Pages needing attention Peer review Utilities Village pump

Thanks much! ENIAC 18:53, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Subpages

Sorry to ask for help again.

Am I allowed to create sub pages for my home page and talk page (e.g. "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:ENIAC/Current_projects", "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:ENIAC/Archive1")?

Thanks in advance. ENIAC 19:44, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

Yes, this is allowed. See Wikipedia:Subpages. They should be related to Wikipedia though, which these obviously are. —Centrx→talk • 19:48, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

Thank you very much. ENIAC 19:56, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] tinlv7

lol kind of nice to get a reply though tinlv7

[edit] Test Post

[edit] Prokaryote

Good work on breaking up that hideous introduction, it's much better now. Still needs a lot of expansion, but we need biology people for that :) Cheers, — riana_dzasta _{wreak havoc|damage report} 15:49, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

I am glad I could help! -ENIAC (Talk) (Current Projects) 15:56, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] More Questions!

Forgive me, for I ask lots of questions! How does a WikiBot communicate with the Wikipedia servers? Does it load the HTML via HTTP and process it, or does it communicate with another protocol? Thanks in advance! -ENIAC (Talk) (Current Projects) 22:39, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

By the looks of your question, I think it would be best to have you log on to IRC. This way I can get others on #wikipedia-bootcamp to help you in addition to me. This link will direct you to a web based IRC client. This way you don't have to download anything to talk to us! We are waiting for you. —— Eagle (ask me for help) 22:46, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] New Page Patrol

Howdy! I'm doing New Page Patrol with you today, and I wanted to remind you to leave messages on the talk pages of the users whose articles you nominate for speedy deletion. You can find a list of appropriate warnings at WP:TT. Also, don't forget to use edit summaries to help your fellow editors doing recent changes patrol. Happy editing! -- Merope ^Talk 20:02, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Gumtalk

Now that is un-nesscessary.

[edit] Be BOLD

Hi,

you have good ideas, maybe things would go faster if you just be WP:BOLD! Go for it!

To answer your question, you can just remove tags if needed. If you need help, just ask!

--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 16:43, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

I'm referring to the discussion on Talk:Anabolism.--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 17:12, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

That kind of thing shouldn't be a long term operation! --Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 17:16, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

Now that you've said so, you could wait... But if you have the time now, you can just say you've changed your mind and are BOLDly splitting --Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 18:04, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Free Church of the Divine Spirit

Not sure this is worth spending time/effort on. In their own words they are a "very small independent fellowship", probably not notable enough for an article. exolon 12:41, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

I agree, as it seems the article has been deleted. -ENIAC (Talk) (Current Projects) 12:48, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Afghanistan

Thanks for your comment on my Talk page. The articles aren't all that great, but at least they add information that is hard to find elsewhere. Hopefully, I will be able to add similar information on the other newly created districts as and when I come across it! Skinsmoke 13:12, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Sleeping Walter

It is a work in progress. I am new, and have saved what I have done on my computer. You may delete it is you want

[edit] Your image for Template:mtgstub

I've listed it for deletion at WP:IFD. I feel that it's against WP's fair use policy to use copyrighted images for things like stub templates, which only serve an administrative purpose. You're welcome to comment. Mangojuice^talk 13:05, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Bot?

Hi! How do you make a bot? Thanks. Myaca (Talk)

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