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Hello! I want to contribute to the Dubai pages on the site but I dont know how to get started. What are the suggested things to include? --IAmMoonknight (talk) 13:39, 28 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi and welcome, @IAmMoonknight. I've put some links on your talk page to help you get started. One of the most important things to keep in mind is that Wikipedia articles should summarize what reliable independent sources have said about a topic. The WP:Task center offers ideas on areas where you can contribute while you learn how to edit. Hope that helps! Schazjmd (talk) 13:47, 28 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hey sir ive decided to help people by editing wiikipedia and also to build a few extracurriculars for my college, i just needed to ask if i am editing the page is it needed that the information sources can be any website or book.. Thanks Regards --Adhvik Sharma (talk) 08:41, 30 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi and welcome, @Adhvik Sharma. The reliable sources guideline explains the types of sources we can use for articles, as well as which types of sources to avoid. Please take some time to read that, then feel free to ask me if you have more questions. I've also put some links on your talk page to help you get started. Schazjmd (talk) 13:26, 30 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Schazjmd, This is to let you know that one of your recent edit at Amy Wax caused a citation error.

Do not add invalid url and use preview before saving your edit. Happy editing.––kemel49^{(connect)(contri)} 11:52, 2 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the repair, looks like I typed "c" when trying to ctrl+C. Schazjmd (talk) 13:46, 2 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I got the source from the book "Free as in Freedom". Gnu779 (talk) 13:07, 17 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Gnu779, as I said in my edit summary, you put information in the infobox that isn't reflected/sourced in body, plus the infobox instructions for parents say "include only if they are independently notable or particularly relevant". Schazjmd (talk) 14:04, 17 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

But it was an accident I forgot to add a citation. Gnu779 (talk) 14:06, 17 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Gnu779, you could add his parents' names to the Personal life section in the article with a citation to your source. They don't belong in the infobox though. Schazjmd (talk) 14:11, 17 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Bruh... Gnu779 (talk) 14:25, 18 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How to enroll on checkuser right — Preceding unsigned comment added by Akjust (talk • contribs) 14:19, 18 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Akjust, CheckUsers are a select group of Wikipedia administrators. You can learn more on this page. Schazjmd (talk) 15:19, 18 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi

 I want to recover my Facebook account that was hacked. How can I recover it easily? --Cabdicaziizziciid (talk) 14:57, 19 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi and welcome, @Cabdicaziizziciid. You would have to pursue that through the Facebook site. Wikipedia has nothing to do with Facebook. Schazjmd (talk) 14:59, 19 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I don't understand anything, please clarify, thank you. Cabdicaziizziciid (talk) 15:08, 19 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Cabdicaziizziciid, I've left a welcome message on your talk page. It has several useful links that will help you learn how to edit Wikipedia. Schazjmd (talk) 15:10, 19 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

greetings and salutations good sir it has come to my attention that the online encyclopedia more commonly known as wikipedia is not skibidi or sigma or ohio enough I will solve these problems by making every article include the word skibidi at least 1111111111111111111111111111111111111121212121 times good day --Isupporttheconfederacy (talk) 11:13, 22 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Blocked as NOTHERE. BusterD (talk) 11:55, 22 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, you removed an update I made to the "Patriotic Millionaires" page, which I believe was a mistake. I added 1 descriptive word, "hypocrites" when describing this group. I added this after reading an article about this group of ultra-rich people behind "Patriotic Millionaires", who self-describe themselves as wealthy Americans who leverage their influence to affect politics stated that ultra rich should stop meddling in democracy (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/01/22/super-rich-must-stop-meddling-in-democracy-disney-heiress/). Can you please add this back? 47.150.84.191 (talk) 00:04, 23 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

No, unless you have reliable sources that regularly characterize the group as "hypocritical", it is not an appropriate label for the article. Schazjmd (talk) 00:14, 23 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your feedback, Schazjmd.

The group's actions directly contradict their stated goal. The Disney heiress calls for the "super-rich" to stop meddling in democracy, yet she supports a group—Patriotic Millionaires—that promotes the use of wealth and influence to shape economic policy. This is a clear contradiction: while advocating against wealthy influence in politics, the group actively engages in it. This behavior fits the definition of hypocrisy—claiming one thing while doing the opposite. The group’s actions undermine the very democratic process they claim to want to protect. Therefore, labeling them as hypocritical is not only appropriate but also necessary to reflect this irony. 47.150.84.191 (talk) 00:21, 23 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Articles summarize what reliable sources say about a subject. An editor's opinion doesn't belong in the article. Schazjmd (talk) 00:28, 23 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I do want to thank you, though, for raising the issue for discussion rather than edit-warring. It's refreshing. Schazjmd (talk) 00:28, 23 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The contradiction between the heiress's call for the "super-rich" to stop meddling in democracy and her involvement in a group that uses wealth to influence policy is a clear example of hypocrisy. This isn’t just an opinion, but an observable contradiction that should be noted for accuracy.

By not addressing this, the article risks reflecting a left-leaning bias, which Wikipedia has been criticized for recently. It's important to highlight this contradiction to ensure the article is balanced and reflects all relevant aspects of the group’s actions. 47.150.84.191 (talk) 00:39, 23 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You can try starting a discussion at Talk:Patriotic Millionaires Maybe other editors will agree with you and you'll get a consensus to include it. Schazjmd (talk) 02:02, 23 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

What articles do you think I should edit? --LennoxM14 (talk) 17:58, 23 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi and welcome, @LennoxM14! I'll put some links on User talk:LennoxM14 to help you get started. I think it's helpful to peruse the items at the Wikipedia:Task Center so you can identify the types of editing you might enjoy. Let me know if you have more questions. Schazjmd (talk) 18:04, 23 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you so much for fixing some of my edits I get a bit carried away at times as a beginner so thanks!

Eau de Nil (talk) 20:58, 23 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, @Eau de Nil, and feel free to pop in here if you ever have any questions. Schazjmd (talk) 21:01, 23 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, how are you? Thanks for removing the redundant information you added to the "Australia" article. Thank you. Happy editing! (VVWiki8 (talk) 14:28, 26 January 2025 (UTC))[reply]

I think you mean removing the redundant information that you added; you're welcome. Please read articles carefully before adding content to be sure that the information isn't already there. Schazjmd (talk) 14:33, 26 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I mean that. I will do as you say. Thanks for the guide. We wish Wikipedia happy and successful editing! Thanks again. Happy editing! (VVWiki8 (talk) 14:42, 26 January 2025 (UTC))[reply]

LTA's gonna A. DMacks (talk) 15:18, 28 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I'm shocked! Schazjmd (talk) 15:25, 28 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Yup. DMacks (talk) 16:34, 28 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi User:Schazjmd, just wanted to thank you for creating the article's talk page! I wanted to respond on Wikipedia:Teahouse itself; however, it appears that it is extended-protected, hence, I cannot reply there.

I understand contentious/disruptive editing and/or vandalism is the reason behind this; however, the fact that it hampers the ability of new editors to make constructive edits and prevents them from posing inquiries is a major deterrence. I hope the editors behind the update understand that an alternative solution would be appreciated.

Regardless, I'm obliged, User:Schazjmd! Regards, 2311173DasguptaRajdeep (talk) 16:09, 26 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome, @2311173DasguptaRajdeep. Unfortunately, Teahouse had to be protected for 12 hours due to persistent problems with a long-term abuser. If you have questions as you're editing, Wikipedia:Help desk is another option, and you're welcome to ask here as well. Cheers! Schazjmd (talk) 16:20, 26 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there, How can I add Doctors360 as a private clinic operating in Juba South Sudan? --DrTenywa (talk) 09:33, 28 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@DrTenywa, I've added some links to your talk page to help you get started. I also repaired the edit that you made to List of hospitals in South Sudan. Schazjmd (talk) 14:31, 28 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi brother let me know where are you from --Dr. ujjwal pandey (talk) 04:09, 31 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. ujjwal pandey, I've left some helpful links on your talk page to help you get started. Let me know if you have any questions about editing. Schazjmd (talk) 14:20, 31 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! I loved your page on 'The $64 Tomato'. I was wondering if you could share some tips on how you decide what to include in the book summary please? And perhaps any general advice you would give for a newcomer like me? --Katiedevi (talk) 02:24, 4 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, @Katiedevi! And welcome to wikipedia.

I've struggled with summary/plot sections when I write articles about nonfiction books. It really depends on the book. Some (like $64 Tomato) lend themselves to really concise summaries. Other books, like Evil Geniuses, I didn't feel like I could really explain it without getting into details. But which details are important is the challenge. I was so stuck when I wrote about Only Yesterday, I gave up and let the Book-of-the-Month Club speak about it. There are some tips in the guideline "How to write a plot summary".

I'll leave some links on your talk page to help you get started. For general advice, the most important suggestion I can give is to read the backend stuff: wikipedia policies, guidelines, essays, noticeboards, talk pages, etc. Making an edit to a page is a simple mechanic; making an edit to a page that won't be reverted can be challenging. You have to absorb what editors think is important, what they consider to be good reasons for including or excluding something, what makes something a good source or a bad one. I spent a lot of time when I began just fixing spelling errors, because I figured nobody could object to that.

Feel free to ask me questions anytime you want, or you can always ask at the Teahouse or the Help desk. Hope that helps! Schazjmd (talk) 14:54, 4 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

These are some really helpful insights, thank you so much! I love the detail on the Evil Geniuses page! Katiedevi (talk) 00:57, 5 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Quick question. The article TWA Moonliner has multiple references that I think are cited incorrectly. Could you please check it out? I am not familiar with that style of citation. Thank you, CF-501 Falcon (talk · contribs) 15:45, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @CF-501 Falcon. What the editor(s) did was cite general references without providing inline references. (Not uncommon for very old articles.) Actually fixing it requires obtaining all of those sources and connecting them manually to information in the article. They all seem to be offline periodicals, so it isn't an easy task. I've added a maintenance tag to the article that points out the problem. Schazjmd (talk) 15:51, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, Thank you. Side note: I did end up enabling Twinkle as you had suggested, it is very helpful. Cheers, CF-501 Falcon (talk · contribs) 17:24, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for checking in on it [1]. I'm coming to your talk page because I don't think this rises to the level of filling the article talk page.

It does make sense to not use redirects there, however, that was the only way I could figure out how to make it more clear that AK is using a jungle primary. If we could make it "Non-partisan (jungle) primary" I think that would be much better. If this is technically possible in the info box, would you be agreeable to that change?

A month or two ago, we make a compromise consensus to change the name from "Non-partisan blanket primary" to what it is now. All parties either agreed or did not argue against that it is commonly called a jungle primary, however, few wanted to just retitle to that. The article title is currently being reworked, and after some time, I'm sure many will come around to just titling it "Jungle primary". In the mean time, I want readers to understand what the link is before they click it, so as to prevent WP:astonish. 76.178.169.118 (talk) 19:18, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Could you link me to the "compromise consensus" discussion? Maybe then I'll understand the reasoning. Schazjmd (talk) 19:29, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sure, sorry for not doing so previously. It started here [2] with my Talk message, then a requested move was made by me [3], with some discussion and a wp:NOTCURRENTTITLE conclusion. Not adding "jungle" to the title, but removing "blanket" was the compromise. 76.178.169.118 (talk) 19:34, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How about if I add a mention of the alternate name to that section? (I'm in WA, which also has nonpartisan primaries, and had never heard "jungle primary" before now.) Schazjmd (talk) 19:46, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Whatever you think is best is fine with me. I just think the current title is still not quite right, so I'm just tying to help readers understand differences, get to the the right links, and not be surprised after they click through.

I would say, the terminology does seem to be in flux. I've pretty much only heard jungle primary, but that might be because every time I read or talk about it, it's in a California context. You can even see, a good number of news articles have called it a "California style jungle primary" (as if there's a different style of jungle primary, when obviously there is not). Maybe people will settle eventually on "non-partisan primary", but outside of imprecise local contexts, I highly doubt it, since there are a variety of kinds. I fully expect Non-partisan primary to change names again in the next few years. 76.178.169.118 (talk) 19:58, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It does look like the terminology is all over the place. This site's description of "jungle primary" only seems to match Louisiana's approach, not like Alaska's which seems to combine top-4 non-partisan primary with ranked-choice general[4] – I don't think there's even a label for that combo yet. Anyway, I added the altname to Alaska's article. Schazjmd (talk) 20:08, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi , I'm new to Wikipedia, I was wondering how to add citations so I can add some information to an article. --Wikipedian66 (talk) 02:08, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome, @Wikipedian66. I think you'll find Easier Referencing for Beginners helpful. Schazjmd (talk) 14:14, 8 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I’ve been looking for sources about https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:VC_Maaseik can’t seem to say it meets notable claims. But I don’t feel confident to delete. Second opinion would be good. --Cansavvy (talk) 23:07, 15 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Cansavvy and welcome! I'm sorry, I don't know much about sports team notability, but I think if you post your concern at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Sports, more experienced editors will probably give you some good advice. In the meantime, I've put some useful links on your talk page about editing in general (although it looks like you're getting around pretty good so far). Hope that helps! Schazjmd (talk) 23:20, 15 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

That does help! Thanks! I will post there! Cansavvy (talk) 23:39, 15 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Stop telling me what I can and can’t do on my own talk oage — Preceding unsigned comment added by Helpful24 (talk • contribs) 10:07, 16 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Helpful24, you can remove posts from your talk page, but do not alter other editors' comments, even on your own talk page. Schazjmd (talk) 14:06, 16 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Oh that’s great fun Helpful24 (talk) 19:02, 16 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Can I put myself on a wikipedia page, talking about me? --Dr. Fredrick sorms (talk) 16:00, 17 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome, @Dr. Fredrick sorms. You can add information about yourself on your user page. I've added some helpful links to your talk page to help you get started. Schazjmd (talk) 16:06, 17 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

thx Dr. Fredrick sorms (talk) 16:16, 17 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How do I start creating a page for an artist --Questpedia (talk) 15:28, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome, @Questpedia. I've left a few useful links about general editing on your talk page. For your question, I suggest that you read through WP:Your first article. Schazjmd (talk) 15:51, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, How to add image to the articles ? How many articles we can write form the account ? --Ekta Sandbhor (talk) 23:46, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome, @Ekta Sandbhor. I've added some useful links to your talk page to help you get started. Help:Introduction to images with Wiki Markup/All can help you learn how to add images. There is no limit on the number of articles an editor can create, but you should read WP:Your first article first. Let me know if you have more questions. Schazjmd (talk) 23:49, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

hello, I saw that you reverted my edit where I bolded a heading and said in your edit summary that headings are always bolded. But if that's the case, why did it register unbolded for me? It may be a glitch for me but glitches usually affect all instances of that thing, not just a single instance. All of the headings were bolded except for that specific one, is there a reason to that? Otherwise that's very weird.Yelps (talk) 15:56, 22 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Yelps. Poking around, I see that the Confirmed users heading was using H5 instead of H4 like the others; that's the only reason I can think of that it wouldn't display properly in mobile view (it was fine in desktop view). I just changed it to H4, like the other subheadings in that section, and now it's bold in both desktop and mobile view. Schazjmd (talk) 16:30, 22 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Schazjmd,

I have completed my article, integrating my biographical details, perspective, image, and reliable sources as discussed. Could you please review and approve my article when you have a moment?

Thank you, Abhay Pra Singh --Abhay Pra Singh (talk) 01:35, 23 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Abhay Pra Singh, you won't be able to reply here because of your block but you can post to your talk page, which I will watch. As this was your first message to me, I don't understand the "as discussed" part of your sentence, and your draft has been speedily deleted so I can't review it. Some of your non-article posts were clearly written by AI so it is not helpful to deny it. If you become unblocked, I suggest that you spend time learning how wikipedia works and how to edit constructively before attempting to create any articles. Schazjmd (talk) 13:40, 23 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there! Nice to have you as mentor! Would love to have some of your precious time by having a look onto my contributions. Would love to continue but being new to Wikipedia need some guides and help if you could just keep a look onto my contributions and provide me with your valueable feedback and tips. --TaxoPedia (talk) 00:27, 24 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @TaxoPedia and welcome! It looks like you're off to a strong start; nice job cleaning up those mal-formatted references in Anusha Rahman. I've added some useful links to your talk page for you to take a look at. Please feel free to ask me any questions that you run into. Schazjmd (talk) 00:31, 24 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I am new here and I am the first of a few people to sign up to create an artists page who has yet to have one created. There seem to be a ton of guidelines and we just want to be sure we abide and do a good job and contribute where we can :) --AllyH6 (talk) 01:49, 24 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome, @AllyH6! I've added a few useful links to your talk page to help you get started. Writing an article is difficult and isn't something that I recommend until you familiarize yourself with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. The Wikipedia:Task Center offers different types of editing that you can try. In the meantime, you can read WP:Your first article and the policy on biography articles. Schazjmd (talk) 13:39, 24 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The landslip of 1880 section on the article -- Nainital, I used Earwigs Tool and text similarities are matching with the text on the articles section its needs to be changed to avoid violation! Thanks JesusisGreat7 (talk) 14:14, 25 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@JesusisGreat7, what url does the tool connect the text to? Note that a large part of that section is a direct cited quote. Schazjmd (talk) 14:17, 25 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

https://gngindia.com/blogs/climate-flora-typologies-of-natural-disasters-of-nainital/ the suspected Url, causing around 75% violation, it's can cause copyright issues! JesusisGreat7 (talk) 14:47, 25 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@JesusisGreat7, the similar text is the Flora and fauna section of Nainital. The text was added to the wikipedia article in 2019; the website was created in 2021, so likely copied from wikipedia rather than the other way around. Schazjmd (talk) 14:50, 25 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

👍 JesusisGreat7 (talk) 14:54, 25 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Dear JesusisGreat7 , since you are my mentor on wikipedia, kindly just need you to Check my recent article i've made on sandbox , and review if is ready to publish as an english version of existing wikipedia page in persian language . i will wait to hear from with your kind opinions thanks Awminn (talk) 13:57, 26 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Awminn, I have added the submission template to your sandbox page so that you can submit it for review when you are ready. I recommend that you try to find sources that provide significant coverage of Sedighi. The sources cited in article merely provide election results, and I don't think just being president of the Wushu Federation is inherently notable. I've also added some helpful links to your talk page. You might find useful tips in WP:Your first article. Schazjmd (talk) 14:28, 26 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Schazjmd thanks for your quick check.just wondering does another language press works for english wikipedia too as reference or not ! Because the his name and his activities mostly covered by Persian language press and in this article i just used the few articles in English language to cover details however more details and news presses published in Persian language . Can i use Persian notable press articles as reference to make it better and prove notable !

thanks again Awminn (talk) 18:03, 26 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Awminn, you can use non-English sources, but first you should read the policy governing them. Schazjmd (talk) 18:14, 26 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. I'm looking forward to editing my first page. Do you think I should use the visual editor, or do you think it is an advantage to use Wikipedia's coding scheme? --Anoldtincan (talk) 19:27, 26 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome, @Anoldtincan! You should try both methods and see what you're most comfortable with. Also, no matter which editor you're using, you can switch to the other method mid-edit if necessary. I've put some general links on your talk page to help you get started. Schazjmd (talk) 20:23, 26 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there, how do I create a Wikipedia page? --Julienyznik (talk) 19:39, 26 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome, @Julienyznik. I've added a few useful links to your talk page to help you get started. Writing an article is difficult and isn't something that I recommend until you familiarize yourself with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. The Wikipedia:Task Center offers different types of editing that you can try. In the meantime, you can read WP:Your first article to give you an idea of what is involved in creating a Wikipedia article. Schazjmd (talk) 20:24, 26 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]