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Not working that much on Wikipedia for now till Wikimania (more/less doing GitHub stuff and other WMF projects). Will come back here once in a while (mostly when I see a mistake when reading, as well as AWB). Talk page/email still open, still reading Signpost and Tech News, and I still get email notifications for talk page posts and pings, although for urgent stuff, find someone else more active. Just to clarify: I am not retiring, just less activity when compared to September 2023. ~~2NumForIce (speak|edits) 02:24, 10 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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How do you add a row to the stranger things episode titles list? --StrangerKai (talk) 10:52, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @StrangerKai, after checking reliable sources, it doesn't seem that we have reliable information about season 5 of Stranger Things, so it's not suitable for inclusion as all information must be verifiable with reliable sources. If you have more questions, don't hesitate to ask me using your Homepage or at the Teahouse and learn about editing Wikipedia through our introduction. Happy editing! ~~2NumForIce (^speak|_edits) 16:55, 28 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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MediaWiki message delivery 03:31, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hiyah, I just created another article and it’s been rejected due to lack of inline citation. I thought I’d done enough… anyway, I’ve added more but would you review and see what you think. Thanks again --BeacHal1 (talk) 09:29, 30 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello @BeacHal1, I looked over your article and I recommend adding references directly to the relevant statement, which preserves text–source integrity, which allows readers to see which part of the article is being cited. I have placed general (non-inline) reference templates in the "General references" section. If you have more questions, don't hesitate to ask me using your Homepage or at the Teahouse and learn about editing Wikipedia through our introduction. Happy editing! ~~2NumForIce (^speak|_edits) 01:58, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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• Partial action blocks are now in effect on the English Wikipedia. This means that administrators have the ability to restrict users from certain actions, including uploading files, moving pages and files, creating new pages, and sending thanks. T280531

Arbitration

• The arbitration case Conflict of interest management has been closed.

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RamzyM (WMF) 23:17, 2 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello how do I edit and add information about myself on wikipedia --Nunushinondo (talk) 10:02, 3 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello @Nunushinondo, there are many policies and guidelines when it comes to conflict of interest editing (COI). Wikipedia strongly discourages COI editing as it could backfire and cause embarrassment, especially if not written in a neutral point of view.

Editors with a COI must disclose the COI, especially if you are being paid per the Terms of Use, in which case, there is a separate (but similar) process for disclosing paid editing.

COI editors are strongly discouraged to edit affected articles directly. Instead, use the {{Edit COI}} template to propose changes to an existing article and Articles for creation for creating a new article.

Before creating a new article, you must make sure that the subject is notable enough for inclusion. Text on Wikipedia must be cited by reliable sources so that information is verifiable. Also, an article about yourself isn't necessarily a good thing, as you don't "own" what you write on Wikipedia.

The bottom line is, COI editing is just not a good idea. COI editing can cause many problems, and there are even legal consequences for hidden advertising mimicking a content format such as a Wikipedia article. If your company tells you to make or edit a Wikipedia article about them, tell them it can't be done. If you have more questions, don't hesitate to ask me using your Homepage or at the Teahouse and learn about editing Wikipedia through our introduction. Happy editing! ~~2NumForIce (^speak|_edits) 02:34, 4 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi , Thank you for being my mentor My name is Heinrich , and I work for Trade Nation in UK.

We want to add a new article/company on Wikipedia.

We are fully regulated, and all , and this will be a professional publication our tompany on Wikipedia.

Would you be able to get in contact? Thank you --Hbleroux (talk) 10:05, 3 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello @Hbleroux, there are many policies and guidelines when it comes to conflict of interest editing (COI). Wikipedia strongly discourages COI editing as it could backfire and cause embarrassment, especially if not written in a neutral point of view.

Editors with a COI must disclose the COI, especially if you are being paid per the Terms of Use, in which case, there is a separate (but similar) process for disclosing paid editing.

COI editors are strongly discouraged to edit affected articles directly. Instead, use the {{Edit COI}} template to propose changes to an existing article and Articles for creation for creating a new article.

Before creating a new article, you must make sure that the subject is notable enough for inclusion. Text on Wikipedia must be cited by reliable sources so that information is verifiable. Also, an article about yourself isn't necessarily a good thing, as you don't "own" what you write on Wikipedia.

The bottom line is, COI editing is just not a good idea. COI editing can cause many problems, and there are even legal consequences for hidden advertising mimicking a content format such as a Wikipedia article. If your company tells you to make or edit a Wikipedia article about them, tell them it can't be done. If you have more questions, don't hesitate to ask me using your Homepage or at the Teahouse and learn about editing Wikipedia through our introduction. Happy editing! ~~2NumForIce (^speak|_edits) 02:35, 4 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]