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[edit] September 4

[edit] To know better about using Wikipedia.

I am new to Yahoo! 360. How do I pull a content from Wikipedia onto my FEED box? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sal salaz (talk • contribs) 01:50, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Your question is a real stumper. Are you talking about an Xbox 360? --Teratornis 02:15, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
Could you specify your definition of a FEED box too? ::Manors:: 02:29, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
No, Yahoo! 360 is a new Yahoo website tool, I think. Sebi [talk] 07:34, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Qingming Festival painting by Qiu Ying

I was searching for an image of Qiu Ying's Qingming Festival painting, and found none. Is there one on the Internet? I bought a copy of the painting. If legal, I would like to upload a segment of the painting for teaching purposes. The book contains no copyright statement, and I am not familiar with China's copyright law. Is it legal to upload a portion of the painting?129.186.33.19 02:03, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

If you're talking about this Qiu Ying, then the painting should be in the public domain, as he died several centuries ago. In general, a published work enters the public domain when the last surviving author has been dead for at least 70 years - as far as I am aware, this includes China. You are free to scan and upload the image to Wikipedia (or the Commons). When uploading, make sure that you either type the code {{PD-art}} in your summary or select the option that reads " - Photo of a two-dimensional work whose author died more than 100 years ago" in the Licensing section. Thanks for your contribution! Hersfold (t/a/c) 04:18, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Moving an Article

The article "Midwest Council" should be renamed (moved) to be "Midwestern Council" to reflect the correct spelling of the organization's name. The "help" page regarding "moving" an article states that if the "move" tab is not presented when editing an article, then I am not allowed to move it, and I should request an editor to make the move. Where and how does one make such a request?

Thank You, Martinwj53 02:51, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

You need to be registered for an amount of time to move articles. I have performed the action for you. ::Manors:: 02:55, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
To answer your question of requesting moves, that would be at Wikipedia:Requested moves, where administrators can help with simple and more tricky page moves. Leebo T/C 03:00, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Go to end

Is there a way to add a clickable link at the top of a page that takes you to the end of the page? I suppose that I could just add a section at the end and link to [[#lastsectionname]], but is there a better way? —Moondyne 02:52, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

As far as I'm aware, there isn't. Mainly because it wouldn't be of great use and there wouldn't be a need for it in an article. ::Manors:: 02:57, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
You could hit the "End" key to drop to the bottom of the page rather than physically adding a link to do it. Leebo T/C 02:58, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
You could also use the achor tags, like putting a line at the very bottom: <span id="End"/>, and then at the top put something like [[{{PAGENAME}}#End|go to the end of this page]]. --YbborTalk 03:02, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
Wikipedia:New contributors' help page already incorporates links that takes you to the bottom of the page. Wikipedia:Help desk#footer would take you to the bottom of this page. --Silver Edge 03:55, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
Actually, there is already a link at the top of this page that takes you to the bottom of this page. --Silver Edge 04:04, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
The question was not specific to this page, it was any page. Leebo T/C 04:45, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, Silver Edge answered my question. #footer takes you to the end of the current page without the need for a specific target. —Moondyne 05:17, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] error message...

Warning: mysql_connect() [function.mysql-connect]: Lost connection to MySQL server at 'reading initial communication packet', system error: 111 in /home/leon/public_html/source/Wikicharts/web/index.php on line 36 Couldn't connect to mysql: Lost connection to MySQL server at 'reading initial communication packet', system error: 111 Appears when clicking the link: "WikiCharts: 100 most viewed articles (09/2007)" In the article: Special:Statistics Why? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.232.211.130 (talk) 03:29, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

This is a temporary error with the MYSQl database where the

information is stored on the server. There is nothing wrong with your computer. These things happen for a number of reasons, too many people viewing it, it installed wrong and so on. Technical Wikimedia staff will fix it soon, so you will need to sit tight until it is solved, which will most likely be soon. ::Manors:: 03:43, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Thank you. 71.232.211.130 04:15, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Film page style

I am attempting to create a page for an independent film (and the page does not yet exist). I have noticed that the film pages tend to have a kind of template, or at least that they are all formatted very similarly. Is there a specific way to create a page for a film? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mayo943 (talk • contribs) 04:09, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

You're looking for {{Infobox Film}}. Click that link for more information on how to use the box. Make sure that you don't have a conflict of interest in making this article and that you have enough verifiable, reliable sources to back up the information and establish the film's notability. Hersfold (t/a/c) 04:20, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
See also Wikipedia:WikiProject Films/Style guidelines. PrimeHunter 04:43, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] How do I add a page I'm already a user??

How do I add a page I'm already a user?? and How can I contact Wikipedia??


thank you, Cameron King —Preceding unsigned comment added by Huntington Beach (talk • contribs) 04:47, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Before creating an article, 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 Help:Starting a new page. You might also look at Wikipedia:Your first article and Wikipedia:How to write a great article for guidance, and please consider taking a tour through the Wikipedia:Tutorial so that you know how to properly format the article before creation.--Max Talk (+) 04:57, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
Contacting "Wikipedia" is a bit vague, since Wikipedia is a website. To contact an individual editor, leave a message on their talk page. To contact the Wikimedia Foundation, Wikipedia's parent organisation, you can check the contact page on their website, located here. Confusing Manifestation 05:47, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Purchase

Dear sir,

I want to know the Job Duty of Purchase Officer and also want to know the nature of work.

Regards,

Jignesh Panchal (Purchase Executive) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 60.254.31.230 (talk) 05:20, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Erm, we're an volunteer encyclopedia. KTC 05:25, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
I don't understand what your asking, but the only job opening the Wikimedia Foundation has is for the COO ::Manors:: 16:37, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] I want to get my own page.

Hi, I'm a music artist, and i want to know if its possible for me to make my own page for my fans. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Djvu07 (talk • contribs) 05:52, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

I'm afraid definitely not. Within Wikipedia, article inclusion is based on criterion on encyclopedia suitability, such as notability, and verifiability. Wikipedis is not a place for advertising, or blog, webspace provider, social networking, or memorial site. Please also see our article on conflict of interests if you're considering editing Wikipedia, which you are of course most welcome in doing. KTC 06:03, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
  • Personally, I think "definitely not" may be a little strong, depending on what specifically Djvu07 means. :) If as a musician, Djvu07, you currently meet the guidelines set out at Notability (music), an article may be appropriate for you. Note that many common sources of information, such as myspace, are not acceptable for Wikipedia's verifiability. Also, as KTC indicates, "conflict of interest" needs to be carefully considered, particularly in maintaining neutrality and avoiding original research. Even if you know it to be true, if it's not published in a reliable source, you can't use it. See especially "Wikipedia:Autobiography". And, of course, as KTC notes, Wikipedia is not a place for advertising. Information must be encyclopedic, not promotional. If you believe you meet notability guidelines and can avoid COI issues, you may create an article; it is strongly discouraged, but not forbidden. Since COI edits are strongly discouraged, however, you might want to consider instead adding your request to "requested articles" so that an uninvolved editor might create it. This will reduce the risk that your hard work will be contested and deleted. Good luck. --Moonriddengirl 13:58, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
You are welcome to put your information for your fans on your user page however. ::Manors:: 16:31, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
There are several other wikis that allow you to create articles about your own music, without Wikipedia's requirements for notability and so on. See for example wikiindex:Category:Music. --Teratornis 16:46, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Why was the page Inside Sport Forum deleted?

I'm just wondering why the page Inside Sport Forum was deleted. It just doesn't make sense to me. Could you please explain why? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Scottrulz89 (talk • contribs) 07:00, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

"06:47, 4 September 2007 Jimfbleak (Talk | contribs) deleted "Inside Sport Forum" ‎ (content was: '{{db-spam}}Category:Web{{notability}}Is an Australian sports forum website started in Victoria in June 2007. It's based mainly on Australian Rul...')", next time see wikipedia:why was my page deleted.--KerotanLeave Me a Message Have a nice day :) 07:20, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
(Edit conflict) Deletion log. From what you see on Inside Sport Forum now, "please see Wikipedia:Why was my page deleted?". KTC 07:21, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Inflection

listing of all the inflected forms of a word —Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.109.156.109 (talk) 07:42, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Do you have a question about Wikipedia? -- Kesh 12:59, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
I think he's suggesting we add inflected forms of a word, but that's a job for Wiktionary. Rigadoun (talk) 17:01, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] How do you spell the religoun brevlenes

how do you spell the religoun brevlenes no tv no radio tht type 220.237.148.39 10:42, 4 September 2007 (UTC)please help10:42, 4 September 2007 (UTC)220.237.148.39

Have you tried the Humanities section of Wikipedia's Reference Desk? They specialize in answering knowledge questions there; this help desk is only for questions about using Wikipedia. For your convenience, here is the link to post a question there: click here. I hope this helps. There may be better chance of an answer if you can give more information. PrimeHunter 12:25, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] mga batas sa pilipinas

ano ang ibat ibang batas sa pilipinas? batas sa karapatan ng babae sa maga hayop sa kalikasan —Preceding unsigned comment added by 222.126.76.83 (talk) 10:44, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

how to change an article in a desired language —Preceding unsigned comment added by 60.243.64.85 (talk) 10:53, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Single newlines within a paragraph?

Jpritikin asked an interesting question:

I know that paragraphs are separated by 2 newlines. Is it proper or improper to use single newlines within a paragraph? It doesn't seem to make a difference when rending the page as HTML. However, which convention does the "diff" view prefer?

I have made example of this in my sandpit. I couldn't find anything in the Manual of Style, what is the answer? Cheers, --Commander Keane 11:10, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

It doesn't matter in terms of rendering the text. But I wouldn't recommend newlines in a block of paragraph text except for good reason, such as possibly while using a cite template for reference. Newlines otherwise would probably confuse people and does not aid readability. KTC 11:34, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Location Distances on City/Town articles

Hey everybody, i just want to ask when you click on a town or city it says in the right box location then distance. Is this distance by road, or the shortest as in by plane or how the crow flies. You get me?Roadrunnerz45 11:24, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

I don't see "distance" as a parameter in the city/town infobox, can you show me an example? I see "coordinates" below location. Leebo T/C 11:32, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
From your user page I guess you are interested in Australia. {{Infobox Australian Place}} has optional parameters to specify distances. The distance is not computed automatically but must be written by the editor using the template. Template talk:Infobox Australian Place#distances says: "We've traditionally used road distances, although air distances can be noted in the article, or in cases of islands where there clearly is no road distance." It's not certain all editors use this convention, and distances can be wrong. PrimeHunter 12:58, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Hey thanks for the quick reply my fellow wikipedian. Now that you told me, it looks like only Australian cities have pop in the info box, so whenever the page was set up it had it. I guess because of how vast the country is. Im going to stick with road distances, its just common sense i think. I mean if your flying, i dont think you worry to much about the distance, you care about the time. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Roadrunnerz45 (talk • contribs) 13:13, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] iller clothing company not mentioned

when searching for iller i found that the explanation does not include the organization i represent. iller clothing company is an independent hip hop collective and clothing company based in Seattle WA and Glasgow UK. information on the company can be found at www.illerclothing.com. we have both us and uk copyright and trademarks both in place and pending.

it would be great to see either a mention in your iller article, or better still a linked article about the clothing company / team / history.

thanks for your time and interest.

sincerely,

iller uk —Preceding unsigned comment added by 163.244.62.123 (talk) 12:41, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

wikipedia isn't for advertisment, so unless there is something in there which would benefit any current article, or is notable enough for a new article, I would advise against it. see wp:not.--KerotanLeave Me a Message Have a nice day :) 12:48, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Definition of "Tranche"

HOw would I suggest an additional meaning of the word, Tranche, as it relates to energy supply portfolio? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.99.185.50 (talk) 13:10, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

make a discussion about it on the tranche talk page.--KerotanLeave Me a Message Have a nice day :) 13:13, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Problem with wikipedia search: Glasgow

Hi, Try to search "Glasgow" or go to the page "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow". The page is getting redirected to another page quickly and nothing can be displayed

-- Subhendu —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.197.96.51 (talk) 13:16, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

I did try your link and it worked perfectly fine but because you say you are having a problem try refreshing or keep searching also you may just want to click your link to see if it works. --72.79.101.50 13:23, 4 September 2007 (UTC) I am not logged it but if I was which I am...

[edit] Definition of "Tranche"

As realted to energy supply portfolio, "tranche" is a supply commitment for a slice, fraction, or percentage of total requirements, often a third or a fourth of total requirements, for a future period, such as one or two years. Buying future requirments in tranchesaavoids the usual timing risk in a volatile price market associated with buying all requirements at the same time.

This is for editing wikipedia questions only but even if it was a place to post questions you do not have a question. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.79.101.50 (talk) 13:20, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
I believe this has to do with a question a few sections above. They were supposed to post this to the Tranche talk page. -- Kesh 15:20, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Malayalam version of wikipedia

How to go into the Malayalam Version of Wikipedia —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.164.159.7 (talk) 13:16, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[1].--KerotanLeave Me a Message Have a nice day :)

[edit] Who are the best article writers on Wikipedia?

Those who write lots of FAs and GAs (exceptionally prolific DYK writing is also counted)? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.156.11.5 (talk) 13:27, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

One of the best writers on Wikipedia is User:Clio the Muse. Unfortunately, she rarely edits articles. -- kainaw™ 13:43, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
It would also be interesting to know which writers on Wikipedia think they are the best. --Teratornis 16:49, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Not necessarily the best, but the most prolific can be found at:

I don't know that there are any equivalent lists for GA's. —Moondyne 02:39, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] earth tones

What colors are considered earth tones? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.123.69.168 (talk) 13:36, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

See Earth tone. -- kainaw™ 13:44, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] How do I delete an blank article that I created by accident?

I'm terribly sorry! I was creating an article on British Jazz Pianist Matthew Bourne under the title of "Matthew Bourne (musician)" when I accidently (don't ask me how) created an article called "Editing Matthew Bourne (musician)". —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mattroberts66 (talk • contribs) 13:47, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Relax! You've created the proper article, so I've signed the wrong one up for deletion. x42bn6 Talk Mess 13:56, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
  • In the event that it should happen again, you can request deletion yourself by placing {{db-author}} at the top of the page. :) --Moonriddengirl 14:01, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] up to date

For any article why you did not put the date in the first line to make sure that the article content is up to such date. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.249.76.34 (talk) 14:08, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

The last edit date is at the bottom of the page. Articles on topics that change often are usually updated often. Click the "history" tab on any article and you can see how often it is updated. -- kainaw™ 14:11, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Page deleted without Consultation

Dignitas Ltd is an IT Consultancy based out of the UK, working across Europe.

There are however several other companies named either the same or very similar, such as Team Dignitas the British eSports Team and Dignitas the euthanasia group.

I understand and agree with the no commercialisation or advertising on Wikipedia, however it should be a forum to provide clarity where confusion may arise. Confusion is arising, people search Google, Wikipedia and other such tools for Dignitas Ltd are finding the examples above and others, but cant find what they are really looking for.

I attempted to put this right by adding a brief article about Dignitas Ltd and referencing it from the disambiguation page. The article avoided marketing speak, talking primarily about history and market sector.

Within 24 hours my edit of the disambiguation page has been reversed by Eve Hall and the page created for Dignitas Ltd seems to have been deleted.

I appreciate you have your rules, but it would be useful if there was some form of communication to explain the reasons for reversing my additions/changes out, I can find none. There is nothing in the deletion log.

I am sure I read somewhere that you have a policy of improvement as opposed to removal without consultation, but that does not appear to have been the case here.

Can someone advise what the situation is please so at the very least I can understand where I went wrong.

Craiggolby 16:07, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

The link on the disambiguation page was deleted because it pointed to an article that did not exist (red-linked as the person deleting it stated). As for the reason the article was deleted, go here and you can see the deletion notice. It states that the subject made no claim for notability. I suggest finding third-party sources of notability, recreating the article with them, and then adding a link on the disambiguation page. Of course, avoid conflict of interest. It is often the case that a company will insist that they need an article on them, but then get upset when anything negative is added to the article. -- kainaw™ 16:14, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
Also see: Why was my article deleted? and: Wikipedia:Business' FAQ. Creating new articles on Wikipedia and getting them to "stick" can be surprisingly difficult for contributors new to Wikipedia, because Wikipedia has incredibly complex policies, guidelines, and procedures. It would be nice if the administrators who delete articles could take the time to provide a detailed explanation to each author, but the volume of deleted articles precludes this. I happen to believe that Wikipedia's user interface has an ergonomic shortcoming in this regard: Wikipedia makes it too easy for new users to create new articles, without first ensuring they understand the virtual minefield they are venturing into. However, Wikipedia is almost entirely a volunteer project, so nothing gets fixed unless someone volunteers to do the work necessary to fix it (which includes not only fixing things, but selling the ideas to everyone else who has an interest). Would you like to help us redesign the process whereby new users create new articles, to help eliminate the pitfall that just claimed you as its latest victim? Unfortunately, the problem is hard, and a person would have to spend months learning enough about Wikipedia to be able to address the problem. --Teratornis 17:27, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Adding an article relating to my company

I would like to submit an article on behalf of my company as an entry of notability (not an advert) so that we have entries in line with some of our peers. I can provide references to numerous articles and coverage by analysts and journalists.

I believe the place to do this is using the 'Articles For Creation' wizard and I have run through this (will test in Sandbox first). It allows me to do this either as a registered or unregistered user.

Questions. Is the 'Articles for creration wizard' the correct route in for this entry to be submitted ?

Does it matter whether I do so as a registered or unreigistered user, which is preferred ?

In my submission do I submit both the independant articles reference material AND the proposed entry information on my compaany, or do I just submit the independant material in order to meet Wikipedia submission criteria and THEN (if successful) submit the company information entry.

217.196.251.188 16:18, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Assuming this is about Citigate Dewe Rogerson, there are already links to that page. The page does not exist. Starting it with a brief note about what the company does and references would be nice. Others should see it and expand it as necessary. I would avoid editing it too much yourself to avoid conflict of interest. -- kainaw™ 16:26, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
Ensure the article is kept neutral. Don't present the company from your point of view. Describe the company as if you know about it but aren't connected to it. ::Manors:: 16:40, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Hi - no it is not about Citigate Dewe Rogerson but about Huntsworth plc (Citigate Dewe Rogerson area wholly owned subsidiary of Huntsworth. My objective is to get an entry for Hunstworth plc similar to that of our peers (see Chime Communications as an example).

Ill follow your tips (thanks) and submit article and various reference sources via the artciles for creation wizard. 217.196.251.188 16:44, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] I am having problems adding content.

I tried adding content to a topic and it was marked to be deleted. The reason was not very clear. I am trying to write it in a manner where it will be accepted, but I don't know how to word the information correctly I guess. Is there a place on this site where I can get help writing the post correctly?

Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vdavid23 (talk • contribs) 17:57, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

The problem is that the article Cripple Sites makes very little sense. For example, http://www.microsoft.com does not allow customers to change the website. Does that make it a cripple site? If a site is completely separated from the Internet, it is not a site. It is a set of web pages on a LAN or intranet (or whatever buzzword you want to use). Where's an example of a notable reference using the term "cripple site"? -- kainaw™ 18:04, 4 September 2007 (UTC)


Thank you. Your response makes more sense. Can you help me write it correctly. Here is an example of a cripple site. http://www.ghr.mybp.com the type of sites I am talking about are sold to people who have no knowledge of the internet. They are told they can have an internet site for customers to come too, but you can not make any changes to the site to get it listed on any of the search engines or even spidered. They will not let you change the index file and even add meta tags. This is something new that has recently beeen happening and that is where the term "Cripple Sites" came from. From people who host websites and design them for a living.

I really would appreciate some help with this. Again, this has beeen a recent term used by people who design and host websites for a living.

[edit] New to Wikipedia

How do I delete a page? I meant to create an article tab but have created a page tab. What do I do? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Interactive Intelligence (talk • contribs) 18:04, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

It looks like you created the page User:Interactive Intelligence, and I have deleted it because it was advertising and eligible for speedy deletion under criterion G11. Please do not recreate the page as an article, as it would be eligible for the same deletion. I would advise you to review our neutral point of view policy before considering writing about your company. Leebo T/C 18:08, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
You cannot delete pages yourself; an admin must do it. Please see the deletion policy page.--Max Talk (+) 18:10, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
Yes. Only Wikipedia Administrators (such as Leebo) can delete pages. I would also suggest that you don't write an article about your company. If you want to learn more, please read Wikipedia:Conflict of interest. Cheers, Arky ¡Hablar! 18:31, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Acceptable articles

I created the page PhysicsCorp. I know that it was deleted, but I do not know why. I provided a neutral article, with nothing that relates to advertising (by the way, I am not in any way related to anything related to PhysicsCorp). So, please, tell me, what can I do, while still creating the article, to stop my page from being deleted?--Physicscience 18:40, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Your article, PhysicsCorp, was deleted under criterion for speedy deletion A7. This means that the article did not assert that PhysicsCorp met Wikipedia's notability guidelines for companies. It didn't have anything to do with it sounding like advertising. Review those guidelines and let us know if the company meets them. Leebo T/C 18:44, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
The article got recreated. It's now listed at AfD as a hoax. There are no reliable sources for the existence of this supposed "company". Corvus cornix 16:23, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Uploading pictures

I have taken quite a few pictures in Poland while I was there in July. I have tried to upload some of the pictures, but they are being deleted. In addition, I have pictures of Bobowa and of the synagogue of Bobowa. (All these pictures have been taken by me and there are no copyright issues.) Thank you,

Simone Clay —Preceding unsigned comment added by Simone Clay (talk • contribs) 18:49, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Which license are you choosing when uploading them? ::Manors:: 18:50, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] bees stung

ive gotten stung by bees. how many stungs shuold i worry about befor going to the doctor —Preceding unsigned comment added by 146.145.176.2 (talk) 19:30, 4 September 2007 (UTC) oh waite i asked this in the wrong place.sorry —Preceding unsigned comment added by 146.145.176.2 (talk) 19:31, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

That's okay. But I must tell you that no one on Wikipedia is qualified to give you medical advice. Don't ask at one of the reference desks, call a doctor instead. Leebo T/C 19:33, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
You shouldn't have asked this in this section either, Wikipedia questions only. ::Manors:: 20:24, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
The Bee sting article looks interesting, though. --Teratornis 20:56, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Adding an Article

How do I add an article page? I don't want to add a user page and that is the only option I see when I log in. Please advise. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Interactive Intelligence (talk • contribs) 20:42, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Since you are a registered user, you can create pages. Just type the name of the page you want to create in the Search box. Then, if the page does not exist, click the "create this page" link near the top of the search window. A blank editing window then appears. Type whatever information you want in the article, provide an Edit summary, and then click the "Save Page" button. Cheers, Arky ¡Hablar! 20:51, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
Please note that if you are recreating the content that was deleted at User:Interactive Intelligence, it will be eligible for deletion as advertising. You didn't respond to my comment above at Wikipedia:Help desk#New to Wikipedia concerning that issue. Leebo T/C 20:56, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

We made changes to the content to follow the guidelines that you had previously mentioned. I think it should be fine now. Still having difficulty adding an article - I don't want it to say User: Interactive Intelligence. I want it similar to the wikipedia page for example, Cisco. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Interactive Intelligence (talk • contribs) 15:25, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

I understand that you want to have an article about your company, but given your username, this is a conflict of interest and it would be difficult for you to write it in a way that was not promotional. You can add articles by searching for the exact title you want, and then clicking on the red link near the top of the page if there is no page by that name. Alternatively, you could just create that red link anywhere, by placing double brackets around Interactive Intelligence and following the link. Again, I recommend that you let someone who is not employed by the company write the article. Leebo T/C 15:36, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] need help finding information

im trying to find out as much information about the artist Dr.Alan M. Lubeski Aka:Alin Raven as i can he has alot of good work but can you create a page about him where information can acumliate? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.177.247.130 (talk) 20:47, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

This is the page for questions about using Wikipedia. For factual questions, please go to the reference desk. Cheers, Arky ¡Hablar! 20:52, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
Yes one create a page about him, but you have to make sure before creating he met the policies at WP:BIO. You would also have to create a account before doing so. --Tλε Rαnδom Eδιτor (tαlk) 23:23, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Size of Wikipedia

What is the size of wikipedia encyclopdia(english) only? and what the size of all wikipedia

With thier branch (wikibook,wkikmedia,.......) and with the language (french,hebrew,.....)? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.42.21.156 (talk) 20:50, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

For factual questions, and not questions that pertain to how to use Wikipedia (such as the question you just asked) see the reference desk. By the way, the English Wikipedia has around 1,985,000 articles. Cheers, Arky ¡Hablar! 20:56, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
See: Special:Statistics, and Wikipedia:Technical FAQ#How big is the database?. There are also some magic words that expand into the number of articles (2,405,370) and the number of registered users (7,270,871). --Teratornis 01:33, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
Some information about the other language Wikipedias is at: List of Wikipedias and m:List of Wikipedias. --Teratornis 01:36, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Please help with my username password.

hello. I have an account with the name koneesha. i have forgotten the password and i didnt leave an email address to get. in. So could some one please give my my password plaese. If you dont belive me. i have a uswename koneesha on gamespot. konesha on n4g, and koneesha on google and many others.so could you please help me thanks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 172.192.161.38 (talk) 21:37, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

If you did not list an email with your account, I do not think there is anyway to get you your password. You may be telling the truth, but there is no way for us to verify and no mechanism to give you the password securely. Sorry. Looking at your contributions with that account, any articles you created were subsequently deleted. It would make sense to create a new account, since that one does not have existing contributions. Leebo T/C 21:46, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
Yep that is about all you can do. --Tλε Rαnδom Eδιτor (tαlk) 23:19, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

well could you delete it?

[edit] Wikipedia code changes

How can we find out if there were any code changes to Wikipedia today? Several of us started experiencing this problem today about three or four hours ago, I was wondering if it was the VP program or with the rollback code. thanks! Dreadstar † 22:29, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Special:Version tells you the MediaWiki version number and the installed extensions. However, that page has no history of the MediaWiki version, analogous to the history of an article. That is, I don't see anything on Special:Version to tell you when the installed version number last changed. I will look in the Editor's index to see if it has anything about tracking the MediaWiki version history on Wikipedia. --Teratornis 01:23, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
I'm not finding a lot. There is a mw:MediaWiki roadmap. If what you seek is available, the index should list it under WP:EIW#Techni, but it doesn't seem to be there now. Hopefully another Help desk volunteer will know more. You might need to ask at the Village pump (technical). --Teratornis 01:30, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for checking Teratornis! I appreciate the info, and I'll post to the Village pump! Dreadstar † 01:32, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
mw:Important Release Notes might lead you to something useful. --Teratornis 13:50, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Find word from meaning?

how do i find a word when i know the meaning —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.241.138.50 (talk) 23:09, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia is not a dictionary. For future reference, please use WP:RD for general knowledge. What it sounds you are looking for is a thesaurus.

Perfect Proposal Speak out loud! 23:30, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

You want a reverse dictionary. This question came up on the Help desk before. Try this search of the Help desk archive. --Teratornis 01:18, 5 September 2007 (UTC)