how do i create a page about my local metal band --Nicotynavs1234 (talk) 22:53, 7 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Nicotynavs1234, an article about the band is only possible if it meets the notability guidelines. See them at WP:GNG and WP:NBAND. Nobody (talk) 18:12, 8 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Nobody! I logged in today to find that my IP address (or IP block) is globally blocked. I want to make sure I am abiding by the rules because I want to contribute. Would I be okay to use a personal laptop that doesn't have a proxy or vpn? I was using my employee laptop previously, and assuming they have something in place for cybersecurity I was unfamiliar with. Please let me know how I can work on this. I already tried appealing and was rejected. Thank you for your time and patience with a newly minted wikipedian (or for the time being, wannabe).  :-) --Distro Tech (talk) 20:46, 8 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Distro Tech, editing through an open proxy or VPN is mostly not possible, see Wikipedia:Open proxies for the reasons why. This can affect company devices if they're set up that way. I recommend editing from your personal devices, where you can control what type of access you use. Nobody (talk) 07:15, 9 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! Your submission of Marcel Schwerzmann at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! CMD (talk) 06:22, 9 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How do I create a Wiki page for a company? --Gregoryprice (talk) 12:51, 9 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Gregoryprice, Help:Your first article has some insight for that, especially the notability section. Nobody (talk) 19:12, 13 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

hello! im new at wikipedia, been meaning to open an account so I can help to edit and write articles for some time now, i opened my account 10 days ago, and after making multiple edits in the last few days, now i have completed my first article and tried to move it to main article space, i looked over from some youtube videos for guidance but i would appreciate help regardless because im having some issues! mainly on moving pages to mainspace --Erdemium (talk) 14:39, 9 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello I would like to create my article and post it what are the required the steps --KiiizaD (talk) 05:10, 12 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi KiiizaD, take a look at Help:Your first article. Nobody (talk) 19:19, 13 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Note: Martenpk's mentor Grumpylawnchair is away.

Thank you for your response. After reflecting on the feedback I received, I'm eager to clarify my perspective regarding the criticism about a potential conflict of interest in my role as an authority on this topic. I believe that those who are well-versed in a field often bring valuable insights, and I welcome the opportunity to learn from anyone who might have more expertise regarding the history of our community club.

In my research, I’ve drawn on examples from other cricket clubs that have pages on your platform; however, I truly believe that our club's history is unique and vibrant. The connections to the Ashes—a significant and storied sporting trophy between Australia and England—add to our narrative and are integral to the broader cultural history of both nations. This is a story that resonates beyond cricket, enriching the understanding of the township of Sunbury and Australia's formative years as a colony.

I want to express that I was taken aback by the suggestion that my work could be dismissed or seen as self-serving, particularly since I have been actively refining my writing. I was using various resources, including YouTube and ChatGPT, to develop the tone and language of my piece; it was still a work in progress.

Moving forward, I am committed to my historical research and plan to continue sharing my findings on our website. While I appreciate constructive criticism, I find it disheartening when my work is perceived as a mere personal narrative. I had hoped for support and guidance on this journey rather than criticism.

Farewell, and I hope the trolls involved are satisfied in achieving their goal. Certainly, your platform is devalued by this treatment of me, and I will not hesitate to share my experience with the sporting community I am connected with. Farewell. --Martenpk (talk) 06:52, 13 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! I am interested in creating wiki pages for the space community. I began doing so with a few articles being accepted, but just came across my first "speedy deletion" for "self promotion". The article was for an organization I read about which has sent two people to space. I feel that is incredibly noteworth. Are there good resources to better understand "self promotion"? I am not affiliated with the organization at all. --Space.tracker.nerd (talk) 20:53, 13 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Space.tracker.nerd, there's a few things too look out for. There are some words to watch, also the use of unreliable sources. Your use of sources from ChatGPT is also a bit concerning. Nobody (talk) 17:04, 14 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for the feedback! I did use chat to refind sources I read previously online. Will be more careful in that regard to take those sources directly off google. I'm reading the links you sent now to be a better editor into the future. I appreciate your direction here. Space.tracker.nerd (talk) 13:31, 15 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

how can i create or get an artist profile here on wikipedia --Dollarbaby446 (talk) 03:01, 14 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Dollarbaby446, you shouldn't try to make an article about yourself, it would likely be deleted as non-notable. Nobody (talk) 17:07, 14 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Help for getting started --Reyesmatthew (talk) 13:46, 14 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Reyesmatthew, see Help:Getting started. Nobody (talk) 17:07, 14 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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How can I edit --Cramya06 (talk) 19:42, 18 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello, for the past four months now, my edits is not found on the cyberspace, anytime I search or Google search using the heading of my edit. I have tried for four different times but still can't be accessed, even after following all the rules and regulations --Muhammadcares4u (talk) 16:30, 20 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Muhammadcares4u, the edits are deleted because the page you created violated Wikipedia policy, see WP:SOAPBOX. Nobody (talk) 16:45, 20 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

What about muhammad qasim --MuhammadQasimpk313 (talk) 17:20, 20 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Do you mean one of the articles listed here? Nobody (talk) 17:27, 20 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, how can I show my donations i made previously? I know I did a few donation amounts using my pp. --Ishke.Fnx99 (talk) 17:18, 26 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Ishke.Fnx99, you can't see it here on the website, but the payment service may still show those payments. Nobody (talk) 17:23, 26 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How do I create a citation? --bobledancer (talk) 14:50, 27 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Bobledancer, see Help:Introduction to referencing with VisualEditor. Nobody (talk) 17:43, 1 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! I just started editing on here, so I wanted to ask you two questions. 1. How do you add citations? 2. Where is the best place to start editing? I'm looking to work with grammar and spelling edits. Thank you for your time. :-) --Missweezer (talk) 15:35, 28 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Missweezer, a guide for adding citations can be found at Help:Introduction to referencing with VisualEditor. There's a category for articles that needs grammar and spelling edits at Category:Wikipedia articles needing copy edit. Nobody (talk) 17:47, 1 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I want to inquire if it's risky to make publications with a fresh account and if it's good to write about tourist sites --Etornam Douglas (talk) 14:06, 1 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Etornam Douglas, if by fresh account you mean that you already have another one, then, unless it's a Clean start account, it can be quite risky. As for what to write about: You need to understand what is notable per our policies and guidelines. As long as it's notable, you can write about pretty much anything. Nobody (talk) 17:52, 1 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How do you request for comment on a subject? I tried and it was deleted --Systems292 (talk) 03:28, 2 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Systems292 your RfC was removed because you are not allowed to edit and discuss WP:ARBPIA articles. Nobody (talk) 14:18, 4 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your warm welcome! --Thecrazycreations (talk) 12:41, 2 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

hello, how long will it take to publish the article? --Younan108 (talk) 01:16, 3 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Younan108, your draft needs to go through WP:AFC to get published. But in the current state it would probably not be accepted since it doesnt meet either WP:GNG or WP:NMUSICIAN. Also WP:DISCOGS heavily applies currently. Nobody (talk) 14:21, 4 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there,

I tried to create a page but it was too salesy and review-based, which I understand. Am I allowed to create a new draft on the same topic that includes better sources?

Thanks! Britt --Brtt2025 (talk) 18:49, 5 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How's it going, I'm still pretty new here and just had a quick question, how do users customize their username when it shows up in a reply. Like how yours is a purple box with just the text "Nobody"

also sidenote: the idea of new users having mentors is novel and kinda funny to me, but it totally makes sense AlephPants (talk) 07:25, 8 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi AlephPants, in the Preferences there's a section called Signature, where you can set a custom one. There are some examples on the page Signature tutorial. Nobody (talk) 06:19, 13 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Wow, that's cool! Thanks for the help. א_pants (t^al_k?) 06:58, 14 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, i dont understand by your statement heavily applies currently? i followed the same profile from another artist called Dubfire

Dubfire

simple and straight forward. Younan108 (talk) 23:59, 10 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Following that article was great for the structure of the draft, but notability requirements have nothing to do with that. It needs better references to reliable sources. Nobody (talk) 06:22, 13 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

are you reviewing the new article about SAEED YOUNAN in the user Younan108/Sandbox? Younan108 (talk) 16:10, 13 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please help! I created a page about a noteworthy living person but wanted to send it to draft space so others could review and contribute/edit/etc. I accidently redirected the draft article from my sandbox to "draft talk". Then realized the article needed to be in "draft" and not "draft talk". Now when trying to open draft talk for the article so I can make notes to ask for additional contributors, it redirects to the draft. Please help me remove the redirect from the articles draft talk so we can have a space to converse about this potential article. Thank you!

article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Aaron_Charles_Newman --Space.tracker.nerd (talk) 03:46, 7 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The redirect Grim Facade: The Artist and The Pretender has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Anyone, including you, is welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2025 October 7 § Grim Facade: The Artist and The Pretender until a consensus is reached. Utopes _{(talk / cont)} 07:41, 7 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello 1AmNobody24,

I understand Wikipedia’s guidelines and the need for reliable sources. I wanted to note that whistleblowers, especially racial minorities, often face significant barriers to having their voices heard. After contacting numerous news outlets in Canada and India, only two independent publications — OdishaFast and ReportersPen — covered my story.

Having my article on Wikipedia would help document these issues and support efforts toward justice and accountability. I have revised the draft to include proper citations, neutral language, and full disclosure of my conflict of interest. I kindly request that you consider reviewing my submission with this context in mind.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

— Oneplanggg Oneplanggg (talk) 17:13, 23 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome, welcome, welcome 1AmNobody24! I'm glad that you are joining the November 2025 drive! Please, have a cup of WikiTea, and go cite some articles.

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Thank you for your submission to Wikipedia, and happy editing. Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 07:38, 13 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Hi!! Last night I created my first two userboxes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Lyciscus/Userboxes and I was wondering how I get them to show up in the userbox search? Thank you so much! --Lyciscus (talk) 17:49, 13 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You didn't add them to a category. I've done that now. Nobody (talk) 15:36, 14 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Thank you! I look forward to this and will ask questions to you. I have started contributing. --IJeet (talk) 01:36, 2 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks @DaniloDaysOfOurLives. Nobody (talk) 19:14, 23 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Can I create a new page for the SpyMonkey2013 YouTube channel? --SpyMonkey2013 (talk) 07:44, 25 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

No, and you won't be creating any other articles, draft or otherwise, unless you change your name and stop trying to advertise your Youtube channel. Deb (talk) 09:57, 25 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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