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Hello, I have prepared a page and saved it as permanent. It has not been published for two months. Why? Do I receive a notification for ? Thanks. --Wedysoft (talk) 14:45, 15 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Wedysoft: Hi, your page is located in the user namespace, you need to move it yourself to the main namespace. It may take some time after that before it gets approved by a new page reviewer though. Shellwood (talk) 15:13, 15 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Ho to do that ? where is the : main namespace.  ? Wedysoft (talk) 15:16, 15 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Wedysoft: This link explains how it's done: H:MOVE. Shellwood (talk) 15:28, 15 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Shellwood! I wanted to know if the process for creating Disambiguation pages is the same as creating other articles on Wikipedia? May I submit it for your review or can I create it anyway? Thanks! --Thisiscarmend (talk) 15:02, 17 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Thisiscarmend: Hi, it depends on what you write on it, but generally it doesn't need any sourcing if it's just a list of links. This is a quick guide on the topic: WP:DDD. You can just submit it and someone will review it, it doesn't have to be me. Shellwood (talk) 15:16, 17 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you @Shellwood! Thisiscarmend (talk) 22:26, 17 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

How would I create a Wikipedia page? --Greenchair222 (talk) 00:49, 19 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Greenchair222: Hi, your account needs to be autoconfirmed before you can publish any articles. That happens automatically after four days and once you have made ten edits. Until then, start by making a draft in your sandbox. This link contains useful information. Shellwood (talk) 12:40, 19 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. I'm unable to edit an wikipedia page. Whenever I edit a Wikipedia page and publish it. It does not appear???. Specifically whenever i edit the Lebanon-UK relations or Lebanon Turkey relations pagePhoeniciaHannibal (talk) 17:25, 1 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@PhoeniciaHannibal: Hi, the pages you mentioned are not protected, so you should be able to edit them. As for your edit to the article about Lebanese nationalism, it was reverted since you removed a chunk of sourced content without explaining why. Also, did you create the accounts Phoenicia1234 and ThePhoenician2? Shellwood (talk) 17:50, 1 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

hello. I did create the account ThePhoencian2. I originally wanted to name it ThePhoencian when I was making the account but said these was all ready a ussr name with that name so I added a 2. But when i logged out of the account I forgot my password so I made this account. I did not create Phoencia1234.

I am unable to edit the wikipedia pages Lebanon-Turkey relations and Lebanon-UK relations.

there are 2 reasons to why this is happening.

A. This is only happening to me.

B. This is some sort of error.

Could you please do me a favour and try to edit both pages and see if your edit is saved or not when after pressing the publish button and then tell me the outcome. Of course you dont have to do this but you would be helping me. Thanks PhoeniciaHannibal (talk) 18:18, 1 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@PhoeniciaHannibal: The reason I asked about these accounts is that they all share similar names, a similar edit pattern and have been asking the same questions [1]. Administrators can check whether they come from the same IP address. You are allowed to create multiple accounts and there can be several legitimate reasons for doing so. Forgetting a password is understandable and a common reason for creating a new account. However, if you do so, you must be open and honest about it, see WP:SOCK. Another thing worth keeping in mind is something we call the three-revert rule (3RR), which states that one must not make more than three reverts within 24 hours on a page. Breaking this rule can lead to users being blocked and pages being locked. As for why you can’t edit these pages, I really can’t say. I see nothing in the edit filter being triggered. I suggest you ask at the Teahouse, where someone might have an idea if this problem persists. Shellwood (talk) 21:09, 1 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

it's ok the problem has been solved. OK about the accounts. This is new and I did not know this until now. Someone who lives with me made an account called Phoencia1234 because they were interested in Wikipedia however they abandoned it. I became interested after I heard they made one. Me and this person have very similar interests just so you know so that's why me and this person have been editing and asking about similar things and topics. I was aware they made this account but not the name until I asked them. Thank you for your help I really appreciate it have a good day PhoeniciaHannibal (talk) 21:36, 1 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! I am submitting the Wikipedia article for the musician and artist, Kelli Love. I am not Kelli Loce but I used a similar username Because I have been tasked with doing this in preparation for some bigger major releases she is gong to be featured on this year at the request of the label she will be featured on, We need to beef up the information for the public and go publishing purposes. Can you help me And let me Know when this will be visible! --KelliLove888 (talk) 00:11, 2 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@KelliLove888: First, you need to declare your conflict of interest and state who is paying you to edit, see this link:WP:COIE. We strongly discourage people from editing topics where they have a conflict of interest. Then there are the notability and verifiability issues. User-generated sources are not considered reliable sources and should never be used in biographies of living people. For example, Discogs is not okay, see WP:DISCOGS. The draft in its current form will never pass, there is not enough independent and reliable coverage of her. My advice to you is to find some other platform to promote her. Shellwood (talk) 00:35, 2 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for ur time and attention to this matter. Im

not being paid. There is no conflict of interest. And all of this is factual with many articles and independent sources online although many of them are obscure ~2026-13327-70 (talk) 00:37, 2 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@2026-13327-70: There is a conflict of interest if you have been tasked with doing this in preparation for some bigger major releases she is gong to be featured on this year at the request of the label she will be featured on. Anyhow, follow the advice in the links above. Shellwood (talk) 00:50, 2 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I have found many of the edits that are appearing in Wikipedia to be tenditious. where someone has changed an entry and presented opinion as fact how can that be challenged. --Louis Zolotov (talk) 14:19, 5 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Louis Zolotov: Everything we write here must be supported by reliable references. We don’t base our contributions on our own opinions, nor do we do original research. Broadly speaking, if someone adds unsourced material, it can be challenged and reverted. You can also start a discussion on the article’s talk page about the changes, see WP:BRD, that is often a good solution. Shellwood (talk) 14:38, 5 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I noticed that an article was inaccurate and I wish to update it. I have the tour schedule for Joe's Drum by John McGrath. I was a member of 7:84 theatre company in 1979 and know that the play toured until the 10th of November 1979. I have the complete schedule for the second tour of the play. The final performance was on the 10th of November 1979 in Cumbernaild theatre.How can I correct the article? --Ladahosen (talk) 15:57, 6 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Ladahosen: Hi, if you spot an error, just change it. I left a welcoming template on your talk page that contains a useful introduction on how to get started here, including how to add references, links to policies and guidelines and how to manage conflicts of interest among other things. Shellwood (talk) 17:40, 6 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hi!

How can I edit the user page of someone other than myself? I noticed that you recently removed the category from my page and I wanted to know how you do it, since I'm still new.

Thanks!

-- SanInsanity SanInsanity (talk) 00:18, 7 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@SanInsanity: Hi, I removed it because of WP:USERNOCAT. There are plenty of user categories that you might add to your user page instead. Shellwood (talk) 11:23, 7 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

SanInsanity (talk) 00:38, 7 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I have an article about a famous Indian entrepreneur, a public figure who I've seen has been covered in a lot of top-tier new media outlets. I wanted to create my first article, so I was trying to create it, but it got deleted. I don't know why. I didn't have ill intent. I just want to contribute to creating articles on wikipedia.

Can you help me do better? --AdarshMshra (talk) 05:01, 10 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@AdarshMshra: Hi, it was deleted under WP:G15 and it appears that you used an AI to write it. You also used user-generated sources, which are not considered reliable. I can't access the draft, so I don't know the exact details. Follow this guide if you make another attempt at creating an article. Shellwood (talk) 13:32, 10 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello. I wanted to help with editing material but I am better at finding sources than actually doing the edits and MLA/APA citations. I saw in another article the 'talk' section where people were just suggesting source links for anyone interested in expanding the wikipedia pages. Am I able to do that? --Makercore974435 (talk) 05:29, 13 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Makercore974435: Hi, I see no reason why you wouldn't be able to do that, go for it. Shellwood (talk) 12:52, 13 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hello! I am a new editor and I've been assigned to you as my mentor. I'm looking forward to learning how to contribute to Wikipedia. Are there any specific articles or tasks you recommend for a beginner like me? --Osiaro Oghogho Samuel (talk) 12:43, 18 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Osiaro Oghogho Samuel: Hello and welcome again. Most new people here start out small, doing copyediting and fixing typos in topics that interest them, and perhaps expanding some existing articles. This link is a great guide for beginners, don't hesitate to ask here again if any questions arise. Shellwood (talk) 13:46, 18 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

How to I source my information? As I've been editing? Multiple of my edits have been taken down for not sourcing them.

-Thank you! --Comrade Borscht (talk) 21:11, 19 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Comrade Borscht: This link explains how it's done. Shellwood (talk) 22:21, 19 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! Comrade Borscht (talk) 20:17, 20 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

hello!! i'm editing a rejected submission in preparation of resubmission, can i publish to save my progress or will that automatically resubmit it?

kind regards

tadcu --Tadcu (talk) 18:31, 22 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Tadcu: Hello, you can work on the draft, save your progress and then resubmit it. I suggest you read the notice the reviewer left at the top of the draft. A declined draft typically gets deleted after six months if there has been no editing to it, so there is no rush. Shellwood (talk) 19:04, 22 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

i see, thank you! :) Tadcu (talk) 19:07, 22 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

hey, I'm new here. Is there anything specific or unexpected about etiquette that I should know? --FireL0rdZuk092d (talk) 23:56, 24 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@FireL0rdZuk092d: Hi, there is a Universal Code of Conduct that we follow here when it comes to how we interact with each other. When it comes to editing, this page contains a lot of useful information. Shellwood (talk) 12:21, 25 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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Two of my pages are in the process of being deleted George Dunn he is a former adelaide oval curator and the Page Adelaide Oval curator can you help? --Ashie6213 (talk) 10:44, 9 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Ashie6213: Hi, I’m afraid I can be of no assistance, as I have no knowledge of cricket or that position. Perhaps search for some mention or entry of him in the sources used in the article about the other curators. Shellwood (talk) 11:23, 9 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I think a editor is hounding my work 11:55, 9 April 2026 diff hist −718 Stan Williams (Australian footballer) →Adelaide Oval's curator: remove trivial mentions. thank Tags: Reverted 2017 wikitext editor 11:52, 9 April 2026 diff hist −225 Arthur Lance no need for 1 sentence sections in such a short biog. Remove trivial mention of going on holiday. thank Tags: Reverted 2017 wikitext editor 11:08, 9 April 2026 diff hist −164 Albert Wright (Australian cricketer) remove some minor content / links, improve SPAG thank Tag: 2017 wikitext editor 11:02, 9 April 2026 diff hist −1,463 Albert Wright (Australian cricketer) →The Royal Visit: remove excessive links, another report which makes no mention of Wright thank Tags: Reverted 2017 wikitext editor 10:52, 9 April 2026 diff hist −216 Charlie Checkett →Adelaide Oval's curator: remove irrelevant trivia thank Tags: Reverted 2017 wikitext editor 10:34, 9 April 2026 diff hist +458 George Dunn (Australian curator) Nominated for deletion; see Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/George Dunn (Australian curator). thank Tag: Twinkle 10:23, 9 April 2026 diff hist +225 George Dunn (Australian curator) Proposing article for deletion per WP:PROD. thank Tags: Twinkle Reverted 10:11, 9 April 2026 diff hist −1,417 Albert Wright (Australian cricketer) →Legacy: not sure what these links are meant to be, but certainly not encycopedic thank Tag: 2017 wikitext editor 10:05, 9 April 2026 diff hist +144 Curator of Adelaide Oval Proposing article for deletion per WP:PROD. thank Tag: Twinkle 10:04, 9 April 2026 diff hist −269 Damian Hough →Adelaide Oval's curator: ce, remove more advertorial content thank Tags: Reverted 2017 wikitext editor 10:01, 9 April 2026 diff hist −497 Damian Hough →Adelaide Turf Solutions: remove advert thank Tags: Reverted 2017 wikitext editor --Ashie6213 (talk) 08:04, 11 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

he also left the pages of the 1st, 3rd and 9th curators alone showing he is picking and choosing Ashie6213 (talk) 08:34, 11 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I also found evidence of him editing other peoples user spaces recently

• 17:52, 7 April 2026 diff hist  −1  User:BilledMammal/Boilerplate Olympian stubs (Lugnuts) →Details (mass redirection of Olympians): assume this is a typo thank Tag: 2017 wikitext editor
• https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3AContributions&target=Spike_%27em&namespace=2&tagfilter=&start=&end=&limit=50

Ashie6213 (talk) 08:42, 11 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

he just called a assault a diary entry despite it making it into the newspaper around 8-10 times

• curprev 09:45, 11 April 2026 Spike 'em talk contribs  12,285 bytes −1,463  Reverted good faith edits by Ashie6213 (talk): Re-remove trivial content, WP:NOTDIARY. undothank Tags: Twinkle Undo Mobile edit Mobile web edit Advanced mobile edit
• he removed In 1930 during the Carnival the Oval was a mud patch the next time this happened was in 1951 under Curator Stan Williams. In May 1935 at around 10pm a boy came up to Wright and said that someone was locked in the carpark when Wright came out William John Tremellen jumped and struck Wright and knocked him to the ground. Tremellen resisted arrest and was charged with assaulting and using insulting words against Wright. Tremellen had to pay a fine of £10 and pay others costs totalling £18. In mid December 1935 wright was unable to do his job as he was confined to his bed. he added In May 1935 Wright was assulted by William John Tremellen, who was later prosecuted for the crime.

Ashie6213 (talk) 09:50, 11 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

he also said We don't need every single source that mentions him. There are an excessive amount covering minor incidents in his life (such as the assault on him, which I don't think even needs a mention), see WP:REFBOMB. Spike 'em (talk) when I offered to post 37 trove sources of albert into the talk page earlier that day Ashie6213 (talk) 10:30, 11 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

You mentioned someone going on holiday in an article, please explain how that is important? I have to say, your articles are of a poor standard and do not meet notability standards. You have created 5 or 6 articles in a similar manner and all of them either need to be deleted or heavily pruned. I have left multiple comments on your talk page and article talk pages to explain the community standards, but you seem to pay them no notice. Spike 'em (talk) 10:56, 11 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Ashie6213: I see no evidence that anyone is hounding you. Not every fact or detail about a person is relevant to include here, and when your edits have been reverted, explanations have been provided with references to the relevant policies. As you are new here, I suggest you read the links posted on your talk page, as well as what has been discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/George Dunn (Australian curator), to help avoid similar situations in the future. Shellwood (talk) 11:21, 11 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Shellwood, I've been assigned you as my mentor and hoping you might be able to help with something.

I submitted a COI edit request on the talk page of Amadeus IT Group on 2 February 2026. I'm a PR professional and Amadeus is a paying client, so I've followed WP:COI and WP:PAID and requested the change via the talk page rather than editing directly.

The request is a factual update to the company's office locations and employee count, supported by four published sources (including the company's own 2024 Global Report and its public locations page). The talk page note at the time said there were 480 requests in the backlog, and it has now been two months without a response. I completely understand volunteers are stretched, but I wanted to ask:

• Is there anything I can do to improve the chances of the request being reviewed?
• Is the request formatted correctly, or is there anything that might be causing it to be deprioritised?
• Is there a more appropriate noticeboard or WikiProject I should flag it to?

The talk page request is here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Amadeus_IT_Group#c-DJMCwiki-20260202153400-Edit_request:_update_employee_count_and_key_sites_/_regional_offices

Thanks very much for any guidance. --DJMCwiki (talk) 14:21, 13 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@DJMCwiki: Hi and thanks for being open about your conflict of interest. As your edit request was denied, I would like to emphasize that we rely on secondary sources when editing. You can read more about this at here, including why using primary sources such as your client's website is not appropriate. The article falls within the scope of several WikiProjects, but I wouldn't use any noticeboards for this. The article's talk page is the best place to resolve any concerns. Shellwood (talk) 18:56, 13 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Shellwood, thank you so much for the feedback. I'll review the guidance you linked to and revisit the sourcing before resubmitting. I'll focus on finding independent secondary sources to support the proposed changes. DJMCwiki (talk) 13:13, 14 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Shellwood! I'm trying to get a wikipedia page for the company I work for create (Lob) https://www.lob.com

I created the article in the Sandbox and added the citations. It allowed me to publish and submit for review. Is there anyway to expedite the review process? Is this something you could do?

Thanks,

Aaron --Aarongingras (talk) 15:55, 14 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Aarongingras: You need to declare your conflict of interest and also tag the draft if it gets accepted. This link explains how to do that: WP:COIE. We discourage people from editing about their employers. There is no way to speed up the process, as the reviewers are all volunteers and there is a queue, so this can take some time. Shellwood (talk) 16:11, 14 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hi I want to create a Wikipedia page about an upcoming footballer that has played pro and for the national team level. I saw him on a media page and noticed he didn’t have a Wikipedia --Cameron78883 (talk) 00:20, 15 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Cameron78883: Hi, you should start by creating a draft in your sandbox. This is a useful guide: Help:Your first article. Also, make sure the subject is notable enough to warrant an article, see Wikipedia:Notability (sports).Once you're done, I recommend submitting your draft for review at Articles for Creation. Good luck! Shellwood (talk) 10:09, 15 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hi I submitted it last night. Let me know if there is anything I can improve on. Thank you ~2026-23229-66 (talk) 15:03, 15 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello, I've created the best citations and references I could for https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Alex_Fitzalan article. Is there any feedback you can give me? --Messytoni (talk) 15:50, 22 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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HI Shellwood - Are you a person or AI? --Lizkentleon (talk) 13:30, 24 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Lizkentleon: Real person here. Shellwood (talk) 14:31, 24 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! This is my 2nd Wikipedia account. My 1st one was hacked at some point in the years I wasn't using it. In my 1st account I wrote three articles. One was declined and I'm not sure why or what I need to do to fix it. It was about the ANRC [2]. Can you help me? I would like to fix it so it can be published. Lizkentleon (talk) 13:37, 28 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Lizkentleon: Hi, your other two articles seem well written, even though I'm not an expert in this field. My advice is to create a new draft and take a look at WP:ORG. Do you have any affiliation with this organization? Shellwood (talk) 10:06, 30 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

No affiliation. Lizkentleon (talk) 16:19, 30 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

This was really helpful - thank you!!! Lizkentleon (talk) 16:30, 30 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, my draft keeps getting declined. It has 20 solid references yet they keep declining it. I removed what they considered irrelevant or so called lack of encyclopedia worthiness. His costars on two tv shows have smaller pages with only one paragraph and have been approved. Please as my "mentor" guide me or help fix this situation --Messytoni (talk) 11:50, 25 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Messytoni: As you have made some edits to the article since it was declined, I can't access all of the sources, but Variety is generally considered a reliable source, see RSPSOURCES. I suggest that you reach out to the reviewer who declined your last submission. However, the article has now been published by someone else and is currently in the new page feed. Shellwood (talk) 10:34, 30 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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Thank you for your message and guidance, Shellwood.

I've redrafted my first article and intentionally kept it brief while aiming to meet Wikipedia standards, since the first draft was rejected. I'd very much appreciate your editorial advice to ensure this version is acceptable, and learn how best to contribute to Wikipedia in general.

I'll post the draft article in my Sandbox now and then try editing some other articles to practice.

Kind regards GreenMarginalia --GreenMarginalia (talk) 05:05, 27 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@GreenMarginalia: Hi, I suggest you contact the reviewer who declined your draft, as it has just been declined again. I can see some coverage in reliable sources such as CNN and ABC News, but Plastic Free Foundation and Plastic Free July are primary sources. I'm not familiar with the organization or this field of work. Shellwood (talk) 11:01, 30 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you @Shellwood. I've made significant changes to the first draft including adding secondary sources, and believe I've addressed the issues flagged. I'm still fumbling my way around the communication process, but I think I'm gradually getting the hang of it. @GreenMarginalia GreenMarginalia (talk) 06:16, 1 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello, I keep getting "Content provided is not properly deflated" when I try to publish something. --Piensolindo (talk) 23:37, 8 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Piensolindo:Hi, I've never heard of this before, so I did some digging in the Teahouse archives and found this thread: Wikipedia:Teahouse/Questions/Archive_1245#"Content_not_properly_deflated"_sign, I hope this helps. Shellwood (talk) 16:25, 13 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

How do I create an article that is currently non-existent on Wikipedia --Shadowsnow (talk) 13:26, 12 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Shadowsnow: You can't create any articles until your account becomes autoconfirmed. Use your sandbox to make drafts until then. This is a good guide. Shellwood (talk) 16:24, 13 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 23:38, 14 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Precious

Eight years!

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:23, 15 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

How do I create a citation? --Anhalliday (talk) 15:24, 17 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Anhalliday: Hi, as noted on your talk page, this is a useful guide:Help:Referencing for beginners. When writing about living people, we must take extra care in selecting sources, see WP:BLP. Also, what is your connection to Alexander Halliday? Shellwood (talk) 16:03, 17 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I am Alexander Halliday and I am trying to update my Wikipedia page, which is out of date and inaccurate. Anhalliday (talk) 10:56, 18 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Anhalliday: Thanks for clarifying this. The reason I asked is because on Wikipedia we strongly discourage people from editing topics where they have a conflict of interest. In such cases, it's recommended that you use the talk page to make an edit request. However, per the BLP policy as outlined above, any unsourced content in an article about a living person can be challenged and removed by anyone at any time. I recommend that you use the article's talk page to explain your removal if you come across unsourced or incorrect content. It may seem a bit silly, but this applies even if you are the subject, see WP:TRUTH. All content must be verifiable. Another important point to keep in mind is the three-revert rule, which states that you must not make more than three reverts within a 24-hour period if your edits are being reverted. Violating this rule can lead to your account being blocked. Shellwood (talk) 15:06, 18 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Shellwood! Hoping you can help. I need to update this page, which is the organisation that I work for. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_of_Workplace_and_Facilities_Management

I understand that I can't just update it. I've now flagged my conflict of interest etc, but the current content is very out of date. I don't think there's anything controversial, but I do want to update the public record with up-to-date content. Are you able to help with the best way forward? Thanks so much! Mike --Mike at IWFM (talk) 08:44, 18 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Mike at IWFM: Hi, I'm not familiar with the organization and can't offer any further advice beyond what has already been mentioned on your talk page, other than WP:COIE. Shellwood (talk) 16:04, 18 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello Shellwood, my name is Jonathan Mayson, and I am the subject of a Wikipedia page , alerted to it by my daughter, whoever posted it did not seek my permission and I have no idea who it was. I have no objection to its existence but would like it added to to tell the whole story. My daughter edited it to my satisfaction, but someone unknown has removed her editing. I understand that I should not do it myself so how can it be done ? --Jonmaysonnz (talk) 03:48, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Jonmaysonnz: Hi, the text that was removed in 2023 was done so with regards to the biographies of living persons (BLP) policy, which states that any unsourced content in an article about a living person can be removed by anyone. We also discourage people from editing articles where they have a conflict of interest, see WP:COIE, there is no outright ban for you or your daughter not to edit the article about, just strongly discouraged. Moving on from this I recommend that you make an edit request on the talk page if you feel that anything is missing, but the request should be based on reliable references. Shellwood (talk) 11:04, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, thanks for the mentor assignment. I've just disclosed a COI per WP:COI: my user page is at User:JerryBezencon-LinuxLite. I'm the founder of Linux Lite and the article (Linux Lite) is currently a stub. I'm preparing a substantial overhaul in my sandbox, with proper citations to independent reliable sources.

Before I post the draft and the {{request edit}}, would you be open to looking over the sandbox once it's ready? Mainly want a sanity check on (a) the COI disclosure approach, (b) tone/NPOV, and (c) whether the sourcing is strong enough. No rush — I'd rather get it right than fast.

 Thanks JerryBezencon-LinuxLite (talk) 05:05, 23 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

How do i creat a wiki Page,because i'm new and dumb lol,sorry mentor i thought i would be funny --Orhanyuvanc (talk) 18:31, 23 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello,

I would like to ask for guidance on how to properly edit the Wikipedia page of the Colombian artist Nina Rodríguez.

I have noticed that the current article contains several factual errors and outdated information regarding her career, discography, and biography. I would like to contribute corrections, but I want to make sure I follow Wikipedia's guidelines and formatting requirements correctly.

Could you please explain the proper process for updating an artist's page? Specifically:

What is the recommended format for proposing corrections?

What types of sources are considered acceptable for verifying information about musicians and public figures?

If I have access to accurate information, how should I submit it while complying with Wikipedia's conflict-of-interest and verifiability policies?

Thank you for your time and assistance. I appreciate any guidance you can provide. --Pr - Nina Rodriguez (talk) 14:43, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Pr - Nina Rodriguez: Add this template to your user page: {{UserboxCOI|1=Nina Rodriguez}}. On Wikipedia we discourage people to edit topics where they have a conflict of interest. In such cases it's recommended that you make an edit request on the article's talk page. As this is about a living person, one must take extra care when adding new material, see WP:BLPRS. Any unsourced content can be removed by anyone, but use an edit summary if so to explain your actions. Shellwood (talk) 15:29, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I want to publish a page for my father who is an artist --Singh pratap bharat (talk) 16:41, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Singh pratap bharat: Hi, writing about family members is something we advise against, you can read more about it here: WP:COIE. Then there is also the issue of whether your father is notable enough to warrant an article and if so this must be verified by reliable sources and depending on whether he is alive or not, the biographies of living persons policy applies. My advice to you is to focus on something else. If you wish to create an article this is a good guide. I also left a welcoming message on your talk page with more links on how to get started here. Shellwood (talk) 18:41, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

There is currently a discussion at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. The thread is Reverting good-faith corrections to preserve deletion rationale — Kob Fardod. I don't particularly think you need to weigh in, but you are being accused of partaking in canvassing. 45dogs (they/them) (talk page) (contributions) 19:42, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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