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Hello! I am a Wikipedia newbie hoping to write a biography for a living professor/academic for whom I am currently working as a research assistant. While there are no commercial interests (the university and funding is public), I am aware this qualifies as a COI, and am wondering if it is still tenable for me to write the article myself if I make the proper disclosures in the Talk page. If so, I would also love to see a good article example for a living professor! --Bingusbongus404 (talk) 17:34, 25 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, and welcome to Wikipedia. I've left a welcome message with some information about conflict of interest. You will need to ensure the academic meets notability. Wikipedia:Notability (academics) provides more specific guidance on notability for academics. You should create your article as a draft, and when you feel it is ready, submit it for review through the Articles for Creation process where a reviewer will evaluate the submission and determine if it is ready to be published as an article. -- Whpq (talk) 19:30, 25 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks so much boss! Bingusbongus404 (talk) 20:40, 26 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I noticed that you partially blocked 100jan0vski's editing. What's the appropriate next step for the user's images. I believe they're all taken from the web so I'd list them for deletion, but I'm not clear about the process for nominating multiple images on en-wiki (it's more straightforward on Commons). Thanks. Adeletron 3030 (talk • edits) 18:32, 26 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You can nominate all together in a single nomination as likely copyright violations based on previous actions. Unfortunately, doing so on en.wiki is not as easy as on Commons. You will need to do it manually. Template:Ffd2a has instructions for multiple nomination listings. There are some tools listed here that might help. I haven't used them in a while and Fastily has retired so I'm not sure if they are still functional. If you run into issues trying to make the nomination, let me know and I will try my best to assist. Cheers. -- Whpq (talk) 19:06, 26 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, that's what I was looking for. Adeletron 3030 (talk • edits) 19:09, 26 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Whpq. File:Japan Skating Federation Logo.jpeg and File:Japan Skating Federation logo.svg are essentially the same logo uploaded as different formats. Both files were orignally licensed as non-free logo, but I believe the logo is too simple for that; so, I converted each file's licensing to {{PD-ineligible-USonly}} because I'm not sure about c:COM:TOO Japan. Anyway, I think the jpeg was uploaded earlier today because someone wanted to use the file in another article and thought reuploading it made it OK to do so per WP:NFCCP. (FWIW, if this needs to be non-free, the use of the jpeg in Japan Figure Skating Championships would fail NFCC#1, #3 and #8). Anyway, assuming I wasn't be too bold in converting the licensing to PD, I'm not sure a svg and jpeg version are needed since the difference between the two is really minor and the svg could be used wherever the jpeg is being used. Does this need to be discussed at FFD or can the jpeg file be tagged for speedy deletion? -- Marchjuly (talk) 07:36, 27 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi again Whpq. What do you make of File:Bob-brown-reading-machine.jpg and File:Bob-brown-readies-machine.jpg? They were uploaded by the same user earlier today within 10 minutes of one another. At first, I thought the uploader might've been trying to correct the mistake in the file name, but the "reading-machine" file was actually uploaded first. If these actually come from a book published in 1931, they're not old enough just quite yet to be {{PD-US-expired}}, but they could possibly be {{PD-US-not renewed}}. Regardless, two essentially identical files aren't needed; moreover, neither file is currently being used in the mainspace converting one of the two to non-free is not an option. Do you think there's enough here to license to "reading" files as "non renewed" and then tag the "readies" for deletion per F1? -- Marchjuly (talk) 07:58, 27 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

In terms of choosing the file to tag for F1, I think it would be the "reading" file. I believe the "readies" nomenclature is deliberate. Bob Brown's concept was to have something similar to talking motion pictures which were known as "talkies", thus "readies". As for the license status, if you have determined that there is no renewal, then the license can be corrected. As it would be Pd and best hosed on Commons, it would be a good idea to check on the renewal. -- Whpq (talk) 15:28, 27 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for looking at this, and also for catching the "readies/reading" nuance. That makes sense. I explain to the uploader about the file's licensing needing to be tweaked and tag the other file for speedy deletion per F1. -- Marchjuly (talk) 02:26, 28 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to know why you deleted the LyonMUN page when other MUNs have Wikipedia page and LyonMun has a French page and we are working on introducing a English one Smint34 (talk) 13:17, 28 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I assume you are talking about Lyon Model United Nations. The article was deleted per WP:A7 as it made no credible claim of importance. I can restore this to draft space if you want to try to develop it there. -- Whpq (talk) 13:26, 28 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

if possible yes i was still working on translating the French version to the English one, so if it is possible to restore it that would be great thanks! Smint34 (talk) 13:58, 28 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It is now available at Draft:Lyon Model United Nations. Note if you are translating an article from the French (or any other) wikipedia, the translation is a derivative work and Wikipedia's licensing requires attribution. See Help:Translation for more information. -- Whpq (talk) 14:19, 28 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Hi Lajmomoore and Whpq, I am new to wikipedia, I hope if you can give me the right resouces to start to contibute to such amazing initiative. Best, Taleb --Ocean2025 (talk) 12:12, 8 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. I've left a welcome message on your talk page with some information about editing and contributing. Cheers! -- Whpq (talk) 13:24, 8 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Heya, how do i change the title of a page? Thanks in advance. --Faaris Shaukat Ali (talk) 15:19, 10 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Changing a title of a page is done through moving it to a new title. Your account will need to be autoconfirmed before you can move pages. Note that if there is likelihood of somebody objecting to the new title, you should start a discussion on the article talk page to establish consensus before moving. Is there a particular page you think needs to at a new title? -- Whpq (talk) 01:53, 11 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Mentor, How do I edit my profile on Wikipedia? --BrendanBMichael (talk) 16:16, 11 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I see you have figured this out. However, the purpose of your profile, usually referred to here as a user page is to provide a little information about yourself and how you contribute to Wikipedia. It is not a place to advertise yourself. -- Whpq (talk) 06:01, 12 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I am a programming learner. I created a Chinese translation for the page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominance_(C%2B%2B) , but the system informed me that I do not have permission to add translations. As a result, I saved it as a draft and placed it at https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Redstone1024/%E4%BC%98%E5%85%88%E6%80%A7%E8%A7%84%E5%88%99%EF%BC%88C%2B%2B%EF%BC%89 . How should I merge it into the original page, or is it possible for someone to merge it on my behalf?" --Redstone1024 (talk) 04:44, 13 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

If I understand correctly, you are unable to publish your translation on the Chinese Wikipedia. You will need to ask for help on the Chinese Wikipedia. -- Whpq (talk) 11:50, 13 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Can I ask why you deleted this image (File:La Esperanza Prison El Salvador 2023.jpeg) I uploaded claiming fair use?

I'm not experienced with uploading non-free content.

Thank you, IOHANNVSVERVS (talk) 23:03, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You actually specified that this the file was for non-commercial use or Wikipedia use only. It was deleted per WP:F3. Wikipedia also goes by a stricter standard than fair use. As a Getty Image, it would not qualify for use as non-free content. -- Whpq (talk) 23:10, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, I see. Thank you. IOHANNVSVERVS (talk) 23:11, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Do you think it would be possible to find an image suitable for upload here or does that seem unlikely?

Also you say "As a Getty Image", it would not qualify for use as non-free content. Why is that? Does this description "(Photo by Presidency of El Salvador / Handout / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)" not make it a good candidate for fair use? IOHANNVSVERVS (talk) 23:24, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

If you can establish that these were just part of a press package that was handed out to everybody versus images released only through news agencies, then you would have a case that WP:NFCC#2 is met. Without that the presumption would be that we are impinging on the commercial opportunities of the press agencies. -- Whpq (talk) 19:29, 15 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Just following up on your decline of speedy deletion, to ensure you were aware of [1] and [2]; the content there was placed there by a different user (same editor) who is adamant they should have two user pages, for which there seems to be no valid reason. Dorsetonian (talk) 18:27, 20 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I am aware and have written them a note. I don't think it meets U5. -- Whpq (talk) 18:31, 20 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for looking, and following up. Dorsetonian (talk) 18:32, 20 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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how do I know what topics to link to different Wikipedia pages. --Catladymasterofsqirl (talk) 23:06, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. What topic to link is ultimately an editorial decision. The choice to link is one where you would ask yourself if linking would help the reader. More information cane be found at MOS:LINK. Cheers. -- Whpq (talk) 13:11, 2 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

My company’s page was recently deleted and I wanted to ask how it can be restored - Triad Strategies (deleted Mar 20) Msdapper (talk) 13:37, 3 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The article was deleted because there was no credible claim of importance in the article. Simply existing as a company is not sufficient reason for there to be an encyclopedia article about the company. I can restore this to draft space where you can work on developing it further by adding significant coverage from independent reliable sources to establish that the company meets the inclusion criteria for a Wikipedia article. Note that at the time of deletion, the article only had two references, a Bloomberg company database entry, and your own web site. Neither of those are useful to establish that an article is warranted. You will also need to comply with Wikipedia's terms of service on paid editing. I have left a note on your talk page with more information. -- Whpq (talk) 13:49, 3 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Hi Whpq. Would you consider File:Alex dunne zandvoort 2025.jpg to be something in need of VRT verification? There are quite a number of photos of Alex Dunne found online, but this only shows up in reference to Wikipedia. -- Marchjuly (talk) 07:05, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The photo looks like it could be a self-snapped photo posed with Dunne. The EXIF shows it was taken with a cell phone camera and the date and time on the EXIF shows it was uploaded a short time later to Wikipedia. Is there something specific that makes you think verification is needed? -- Whpq (talk) 14:12, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I came across the file while looking through Special:NewFiles and assess it pretty much as you do. I just wanted another opinion before tagging the file with {{Copy to Wikimedia Commons}}, mainly due to the limited information about its provenance. I'll post something on the uploader's user talk page and ask them to provide a little more information using {{Information}}. -- Marchjuly (talk) 19:10, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]