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Hi! This is my talk page, feel free to drop me a message. To experienced editors: feel free to stalk my talk page and reply to any threads here.To admins: I prefer that my talk page remain unprotected, even if it's being vandalized. Such edits do not particularly bother me and I prefer to remain accessible to anyone who would like to reach me. However, if the volume of vandalism is so high that no other solution would stop disruption, I don't mind if my talk page is semi-protected for a day or two. Hopefully, this is a rare occurrence.

Question from MsYeromenkoMD (10:57, 19 February 2025)

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Hi Elli! Nice to meet you, and thank you for the warm greeting, I see that you have a lot of contributions and are doing a great job of making Wikipedia a better place --MsYeromenkoMD (talk) 10:57, 19 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@MsYeromenkoMD Thanks! Please let me know if you have any questions about editing :) Elli (talk | contribs) 04:50, 23 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Articlefixer44 (23:58, 19 February 2025)

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hi --Articlefixer44 (talk) 23:58, 19 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Articlefixer44 hello! Please let me know if you have any questions about editing Wikipedia :) Elli (talk | contribs) 04:51, 23 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Parkray (17:37, 21 February 2025)

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Hi Elli, I had a question regarding Roger Spong’s page and whether his two other children plus grandchildren could be added as only his son Christopher and his two sons are mentioned. His two other children are female and I was hoping it wasn’t just this reason that excluded them. I’d be very grateful for your advice. Thank you. --Parkray (talk) 17:37, 21 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Parkray hi! In general, including names of descendants, especially living ones, runs into concerns about due weight and privacy (see WP:BLPNAME). If the descendants are notable (currently have a Wikipedia page) then they could be included. Otherwise, you'd want sourcing indicating them as especially significant. Elli (talk | contribs) 04:53, 23 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Omnipresentnight (09:29, 22 February 2025)

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Hello . What is the code for putting 'citation needed' for unsourced write ups. --Omnipresentnight (talk) 09:29, 22 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Omnipresentnight hi! It's the {{citation needed}} template. Elli (talk | contribs) 04:51, 23 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

just FYI

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your characterizations of my motives are incorrect

"especially given that RfC is currently leaning strongly against your position. You've taken your opponents to AN, trying to get them sanctioned for correctly enforcing our BLP policy"

maybe some operate that way, and maybe you've seen a few, I sure have, but I do not operate that way. can you guess why?

my sole motive was to restore RfC integrity and I needed to provide diffs to support my case

and if it violated BLP, why wasn't it unequivocally removed before the RFC was even opened, rather than being a point of argumentation in the RFC? should every editor who supported inclusion be sanctioned for promoting a BLP vio? soibangla (talk) 09:47, 22 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Soibangla to be clear, the violation of policy was in readding the content to the article after it had been challenged without reaching a consensus to do so. Per WP:BLPRESTORE: When material about living persons has been deleted on good-faith BLP objections, any editor wishing to add, restore, or undelete it must ensure it complies with Wikipedia's content policies. If it is to be restored without significant change, consensus must be obtained first. Hence, restoring the content without a clear consensus, which you did, violated BLP policy. Elli (talk | contribs) 10:08, 22 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
the content existed before the RFC and was still under RFC discussion, including expressed BLP concerns, so I did not see a BLP vio condition existed, meanwhile others removed the content with the RFC still underway, so I restored the status quo, obscure policy I was unaware of notwithstanding. in all the years I've been here, hardly a week goes by that I do not discover a policy shortname I had never seen before, including BLPRESTORE, as I am an exopedian rather than a metapedian, but I suppose ignorance of the law is no excuse. soibangla (talk) 10:36, 22 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
"cast aspersions about whether other editors are trying to cover up the truth about Trump-aligned figures" is not at all what I did. soibangla (talk) 11:25, 22 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
are you open to reconsidering my sanction? soibangla (talk) 05:57, 23 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
@Soibangla I'd be willing to reconsider in a few months, if at that point you can demonstrate that you understand the issues with your previous approach to the topic area and that you likely won't engage in that sort of behavior going forwards. Otherwise, you're welcome to appeal at AN or AE. Elli (talk | contribs) 10:48, 23 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
well, again, I maintain that my AN edit did not at all "cast aspersions about whether other editors are trying to cover up the truth about Trump-aligned figures," but rather I was merely trying to get the RfC back on track. I pinged those editors to be transparent to them and so they could contribute if they chose.
the previous "strikingly similar comment" you cited, while a response to an editor I happen to like, was not actually directed at them, but rather it was a satirical remark directed at no one in particular; another admin previously misconstrued the satirical meaning (I have found in my life that written humor, particularly satire, is often misconstrued).
and again, I was unaware of BLPRESTORE, as I see others are also unaware of it and continue violating it. I will pledge to avoid participating on Talk pages to the maximum extent possible, never initiate any noticeboard discussions, and just stick to article edits. so yes, I have learned my lesson: avoid misunderstandings and conflicts by avoiding others to the maximum extent I can. I intend no malice. soibangla (talk) 11:59, 23 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
@Soibangla I didn't say your edits to AN cast aspersions. The concerning edit was this one. As for BLPRESTORE and other concerns, I've already explained my rationale for the topic ban, the circumstances where I'll reconsider, and your other options for appealing. Elli (talk | contribs) 01:51, 24 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
you did not cite that edit and it was not directed at any individuals, though it's abundantly sourced reality and a major reason anyone has ever heard of him, and it has been repeatedly removed.
I told you I was unaware of BLPRESTORE and that others also are because they keep violating it.
I find your rationale woefully inadequate to justify a death sentence from the topic area in which I have done 99% of my work for over a decade. goodbye. soibangla (talk) 02:21, 24 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Kash Patel

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is back to being a conspiracy theorist in the first sentence again.

I recommend posting on Talk a warning that editors restoring that content risk sanctions for unknowingly blundering into BLPRESTORE, just as I did. I doubt I am the only one unfamiliar with this obscure policy.

also, in no way did I cast aspersions on any participants in that article, and most especially not to game an RFC. there was no BATTLEGROUND behavior. soibangla (talk) 22:56, 22 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Omnipresentnight (19:23, 26 February 2025)

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Hello, i wanted to ask if youtube interviews are considered as a source? For example an actors's interview on youtube about a movie or their company etc. --Omnipresentnight (talk) 19:23, 26 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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WikiCup 2025 March newsletter

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The first round of the 2025 WikiCup ended on 26 February. As a reminder, we are no longer disqualifying the lowest-scoring contestants; everyone who competed in round 1 will advance to round 2 unless they have withdrawn or been banned from Wikipedia. Instead, the contestants with the highest round-point totals now receive tournament points at the end of each round. Unlike the round points in the main WikiCup table, which are reset at the end of each round, tournament points are carried over between rounds and can only be earned if a competitor is among the top 16 round-point scorers. This table shows all competitors who have received tournament points so far.

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Question from Rema36 (20:38, 27 February 2025)

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Hello Elli, greetings. I just created my first page. How do I know if/when it gets approved or not? And is there a way to speed up the process? --Rema36 (talk) 20:38, 27 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

2025 German federal election

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Hello and thanks for the revert. I'd just like to ask if there's any way to revdel the move summaries per WP:DENY and other WP:NOTHERE reasons? Borgenland (talk) 05:01, 28 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Borgenland It's possible under WP:RD2, but I didn't think it was warranted here. Elli (talk | contribs) 05:12, 28 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
No worries. Probably me being too prudish at the F-word. Borgenland (talk) 05:39, 28 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Chanapudjorasa (06:18, 28 February 2025)

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สวัสดีครับคุณเอลลี่ ยินดีที่รู้จักครับ ผมเรียนรู้เรื่องพื้นฐานและแหล่งกำเนิดและเรียนรู้พร้อมทั้งอยากสมัครการทำงานอินเตอร์เน็ตเขียนบทความแบบมีรายได้ด้วยนะครับผมเคยได้ยินมาว่ารวยได้ง่ายๆ --Chanapudjorasa (talk) 06:18, 28 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Stalking

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Elli, Thank you for your action at MSincccc yesterday. Unfortunately I find myself in a similar situation today, with a user with whom I have had some history before (I have had to take the step of telling them never to post on my talk page again). Last night they appeared at two articles I have worked on previously: Burke and Hare murders (which I took to FAC) and the London Monster, which I am working on in user space. The thread at Talk:London_Monster#Recent_reverts contains an admission that they have been stalking through my edit history but don't seem to think there is anything wrong with it, which I find deeply disturbing. I have been targeted by a stalker on Wiki before, and I really don't want to go through it all over again. Thanks. - SchroCat (talk) 19:33, 3 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@SchroCat thanks for pointing this out to me; I've left them a warning. Elli (talk | contribs) 19:50, 3 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you: it's much appreciated. - SchroCat (talk)

Administrators' newsletter – March 2025

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File:Walter Gladwin.jpg listed for discussion

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A file that you uploaded or altered, File:Walter Gladwin.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Files for discussion. Please see the discussion to see why it has been listed (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry). Feel free to add your opinion on the matter below the nomination. Thank you. RoySmith (talk) 22:51, 4 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Walter Gladwin

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Don't feel bad, it's not your fault. The source got it wrong. I'm just lucky I happened to spot the same photo with a different name on it somewhere else. If it makes you feel better, I've seen this same photo with Gladwin's name on it in a few places. RoySmith (talk) 23:08, 4 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@RoySmith I'm not too beaten up about it. Just always hurts a bit when we propagate a falsehood, ya know? Elli (talk | contribs) 23:15, 4 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I hear you. RoySmith (talk) 23:17, 4 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from HappyLips (09:37, 8 March 2025)

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Do you make money editing? --HappyLips (talk) 09:37, 8 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@HappyLips no. Elli (talk | contribs) 16:14, 8 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Below very much (19:15, 9 March 2025)

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Hello 👋 How do you create an article on Wikipedia --Below very much (talk) 19:15, 9 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Below very much hi! Help:Your first article should help :) Elli (talk | contribs) 19:16, 9 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Question from WilliamTCHS (15:25, 11 March 2025)

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Hi there,

How do I remove a photo from our school page. It's a photo that shows it is from 2019 and it's not even our students. --WilliamTCHS (talk) 15:25, 11 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@WilliamTCHS hi and apologies for the late reply. I don't see a picture at the page? Can you clarify where the problem is? Elli (talk | contribs) 22:31, 17 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hi there, when someone does a Google search for Teurlings, the info that appears on the right side of the screen , above the text, has some students in front of a brick wall. Those are not our kids. It's a picture of visitors at TCHS. How do I just remove the photos entirely? https://www.google.com/search?q=teurlings&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1026US1026&oq=teur&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyEAgBEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQYjgUyBggCEEUYOTIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIHCAkQABiABNIBCTMxODBqMGoxNagCCLACAfEFSRUEp5wmLTg&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on WilliamTCHS (talk) 19:12, 20 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Monkword (07:35, 12 March 2025)

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Hello Sir/Mam. How I do create ciditon --Monkword (talk) 07:35, 12 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Monkword hi! Wikipedia:Citing sources should help :) Elli (talk | contribs) 22:32, 17 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Captured Nature photos

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Pleas help me my own word Monkword (talk) 07:37, 12 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Monkword hi! Not sure exactly what you'd like help with; can you please clarify? Elli (talk | contribs) 22:32, 17 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

"Template:Transl" listed at Redirects for discussion

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The redirect Template:Transl 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 March 13 § Template:Transl until a consensus is reached. —CX Zoom[he/him] (let's talk • {C•X}) 08:06, 13 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Tawondaburks (14:51, 14 March 2025)

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I am trying to self publish and seems like I'm running into issues. --Tawondaburks (talk) 14:51, 14 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Tawondaburks hi! It seems like you were writing an article on yourself. This is strongly discouraged as you have an inherent conflict of interest. Your page was deleted as overly promotional. Please let me know if you have any more questions :) Elli (talk | contribs) 22:34, 17 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Analopezsepero (13:50, 17 March 2025)

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Hola Elli quiero aprender a editar pero me aparece todo en ingles y no se como cambiar el idioma para editar, puede ayudarme? gracias por la ayuda. --Analopezsepero (talk) 13:50, 17 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Analopezsepero: Wikipedia en Español. Elli (talk | contribs) 22:36, 17 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Kevliuliu (04:33, 18 March 2025)

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Hi Elli,

An editor has nominated my article (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dim_Tu_Tac) for deletion. It is recognized as "not a notable restaurant," although I have included reliable sources in the article.

Could you give me advice on how to improve the article? I would be pleased to update the article to comply with Wikipedia's policy.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards. --Kevliuliu (talk) 04:33, 18 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Liber AL vel Legis (17:46, 20 March 2025)

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CAN YOU SEND UPDATES ABOUT WIKI MISSING PUZZLE PEAS?omega up omega in coming from phi personnel only i requst updates sent to everyone involved with affliations of gold ages. --Liber AL vel Legis (talk) 17:46, 20 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Ynagang042 (14:21, 21 March 2025)

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How can I create an artist page --Ynagang042 (talk) 14:21, 21 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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