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drafts?

Hi Rusty:

Although Primetec said he restored my username I'm still getting dialog boxes saying “Wikipedia does not have a user page with this exact title,” and “A page with this title has previously been moved or deleted.”

I got a message from you talking about drafts.

On my Wiki page I see links titled Homepage, User Page, and Talk.

But I do not see a link called drafts.

Do you mean I should NOT add content to my User Page.?

Are you saying I should be adding content to a Drafts page and saving that draft by clicking Publish?

Could you please clarify this? Randal K (talk) 18:08, 28 May 2024 (UTC)

@Randal K:

Primefac restored the content to a Draft page. You will not see a link for "Drafts," but you can access the page through the search bar like you would any article, but prefixing the title with "Draft:" like "Draft:Polka Dot Alley."

Generally, a user page's purpose is to give information about the editor themselves, but some users also use it to develop drafts. The "Draft" space is designed just for developing articles.

Also, I noticed that the content you currently have written on your user page doesn't exactly read like an encyclopedia article. We have a Manual of Style and I can give you a few suggestions on the article formatting if you'd like them. Rusty4321 ^{talk contribs} 23:13, 28 May 2024 (UTC)

Hi Rusty,

My content has been restored to “Draft:Polka Dot Alley.”

When on Draft:Polka Dot Alley, if I click the Edit button and make an edit my only choice to save seems to be clicking the Publish button and I’m hesitant to do so. In the past, clicking Publish sent my article to a space where others reviewed it and of course it’s not ready to be reviewed. So I’m wondering, on Draft pages why is there not a Save button?

And will every Draft edit be reviewed?

Is the Publish button what I should use to save my work in the Draft space?

Thank you, Randal K Randal K (talk) 17:31, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

@Randal K:

Each namespace is always subject to review, even draft space. However, there is a difference in standards between these namespaces.

For example, if I write "John is ugly," it doesn't matter where on Wikipedia, it would be deleted.

If I write simply "Smith is a famous YouTuber" in article space, it might be deleted, or moved to draft space. In draft space, however, this article would be allowed to develop until it is suitable for publication in the main space.

It's possible that it was deleted initially because "Unencyclopedic" content in user space, especially by new users, can be viewed as a misunderstanding that Wikipedia could be used as a website hosting service.

Addressing your concern, there is only a publish button because of how Wikipedia works. By clicking on the publish button you are putting your work out into the world–giving it to the Wikipedia community–where anyone can see it and/or improve it.

Here are some relevant links that may help you with article creation:

• Our layout guideline
• An overview of our style guide
• Help:Your first article

If you have any specific questions regarding article layout, feel free to ask.

--Rusty4321 ^{talk contribs} 23:14, 3 June 2024 (UTC)

Polka Dot Alkey

Hi Rusty, You asked that I use a ´reply’ button but all I see is an ´add topic’ button. So I took a screenshot but can’t figure out how to attach it here. You then said my plan sounds good but I’ve again been speedily deleted, all my content is gone, and I cannot figure out how to be reinstated - wondering what am I dong wrong? Randal K Randal K (talk) 17:34, 30 May 2024 (UTC)

@Randal K: You could request another restore (at WP:REFUND). I'd recommend restoring it into Draftspace (Draft:Polka Dot Alley), as a page like this (unencyclopedic) in userspace is more likely to be deleted especially when it's in userspace. As for the "reply" button, I see "[ reply ]" links even when logged out, so that is interesting. Rusty4321 ^{talk contribs} 17:40, 30 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Futbucker29 (03:30, 2 June 2024)

Hello Rusty. I was under the impression that I can add a subject. I am happy to contribute to already existing articles, however, I'd be happy to also suggest my own. If you have a certain guidelines,please let me know. --Futbucker29 (talk) 03:30, 2 June 2024 (UTC)

why was my edit to the Adolf Fredrick article changed back to what it said before???

why was my edit to the Adolf Fredrick article put back the way it was before. Even though the facts were true. And I just thought I'd edit it an add Real facts to the article! 140.141.142.210 (talk) 16:53, 2 June 2024 (UTC)

The edit I made was full of true Facts, So why was it deleted and changed back??? 140.141.142.210 (talk) 16:57, 2 June 2024 (UTC)

I reverted the initial edit you made because I thought the first wording was better. In the sentence following it states "Popular stories about his death having resulted from a large meal...are considered propaganda by modern writers."

Your second edit wasn't reverted by me, I recommend asking the reverting user Maungapohatu. Rusty4321 ^{talk contribs} 18:31, 2 June 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Axendwyth on Bill Nolan (footballer, born 1927) (05:43, 10 June 2024)

How do I add a picture? --Axendwyth (talk) 05:43, 10 June 2024 (UTC)

@Axendwyth: On the Visual Editor you can click on "Insert" and then "Images and media" to add an already-uploaded image. If you'd like to upload a free image, Wikimedia Commons is the place to do so. Rusty4321 ^{talk contribs} 17:07, 10 June 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Hummusapiens on ET3 Global Alliance (08:13, 17 June 2024)

Hello, when is it appropiate for there to be a citation? Some sentences have citations and others don't... --Hummusapiens (talk) 08:13, 17 June 2024 (UTC)

@Hummusapiens: Well, if there are two sentences and then a citation, the two sentences could be both supported by that citation. Rusty ^{talk contribs} 14:15, 17 June 2024 (UTC)

Can an entire paragraph be supported by one citation? Hummusapiens (talk) 13:58, 25 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Hummusapiens on ET3 Global Alliance (08:36, 17 June 2024)

Is it possible to add pictures? I would also like to add a citation that is not on the web, is there a way to do it automatically? --Hummusapiens (talk) 08:36, 17 June 2024 (UTC)

@Hummusapiens: Yep to both questions. Pictures under a license that allows reuse can be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons. Once uploaded, they can be used here under the filename you chose when uploading.

If the offline source has some form of identifier (such as a book with ISBN, a scientific paper with DOI), it can be generated automatically. Otherwise, you may have to enter it in manually.

I hope this helped. Rusty ^{talk contribs} 14:23, 17 June 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! Hummusapiens (talk) 13:57, 25 June 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Jordansankey (08:54, 19 June 2024)

Hey! So, how do I create a page? My subject is 'Edgar Elmer Burr', a Pioneer of the Similkameen Valley in British Columbia. --Jordansankey (talk) 08:54, 19 June 2024 (UTC)

@Jordansankey: Hello and welcome to Wikipedia. To create an article, first you need sources. Under our "general notability guideline," A topic is presumed to be suitable for a stand-alone article or list when it has received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject. Then, you can start writing by starting a draft a Articles for Creation. See Help:Your first article for more information. Rusty ^{talk contribs} 14:27, 19 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from Yung Wolf DJ (17:34, 23 June 2024)

Hello sir I just wanted to know if an individual can get paid after editing --Yung Wolf DJ (talk) 17:34, 23 June 2024 (UTC)

@Yung Wolf DJ: No, we are volunteers and don't get paid. If anyone is asking you to pay them for the creation of an article it is a scam. Rusty ^{talk contribs} 22:16, 23 June 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Treivor (05:21, 30 June 2024)

How to edit page --Treivor (talk) 05:21, 30 June 2024 (UTC)

@Treivor: Can't you just press Edit? Rusty ^{talk contribs} 06:03, 30 June 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Frostytails (19:47, 30 June 2024)

Just login on, could you just give me a quick run down of things --Frostytails (talk) 19:47, 30 June 2024 (UTC)

@Frostytails: Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia. We're the world's largest encyclopedia. If you'd like to contribute, that's great! We have a whole guide on it. But don't worry, just be bold and don't be afraid to make mistakes. If you do, someone will probably tell you nicely. Have fun! Rusty ^{talk contribs} 22:46, 30 June 2024 (UTC)