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Question from - Hello Swazilond - (13:13, 24 January 2025)

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YANN AND DOUBLEGRAZING IS BLOCKED FROM EDITING BECAUSE THEY DELETED ALL OF MY FILES! --- Hello Swazilond - (talk) 13:13, 24 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. Nothing you have produced has been deleted. See the rationale here as to why your article was declined. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:24, 24 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations from the Military History Project

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 The Military history A-Class medal 
On behalf of the Military History Project, I am proud to present the A-Class medal for HMS Beaulieu, Henry Macandrew, and Henry de Hinuber. Hog Farm (talk) via MilHistBot (talk) 00:30, 26 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Flambardwilliams09 (06:37, 29 January 2025)

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hi, i need some guidance regarding where to begin editing in order to build a reputation as an editor.

I'd be thankful if you can help! --Flambardwilliams09 (talk) 06:37, 29 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Flambardwilliams09: Hi, you might find Help:Starting editing a useful place to begin. My advice would be to start small; you don't need to write a whole article straight away! Fix typos, add citations, and slowly build yourself up. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 19:45, 30 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Alright! Thanks for the help! Flambardwilliams09 (talk) 05:37, 31 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Revision Deletion query

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Hi Pickersgill-Cunliffe, apologies for bothering you, but your name is listed as an Editor who is prepared to look at Revision Deletion queries. I have today, for the first time, encountered what I think (but am not convinced) is revision deletion, on the View History page of Wormleighton Manor... Is this indeed RevDel, and if so, do you know what might have been so scurrilous in the ealy drafts of an article on a mediaeval building that we can't see anything before 2020, please? For the avoidance of doubt, on my screen, every revision prior to 23:56 17 December 2020 has its date only shown in strike-through and its compare selected revisions radio button is greyed out. Thanks. CharlesSpencer (talk) 17:36, 29 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@CharlesSpencer: Hi! The content in Wormleighton Manor was revision deleted because of a long-standing copyright violation in the article (see this edit summary). Thanks, Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 00:27, 30 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Gustavus Guydickens

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The article Gustavus Guydickens you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Gustavus Guydickens for comments about the article, and Talk:Gustavus Guydickens/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Zawed -- Zawed (talk) 09:04, 30 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Sharleenk (07:40, 31 January 2025)

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Hello Cunliffe. Apparently your my mentor, I have a question....does Wiki pay for info --Sharleenk (talk) 07:40, 31 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Sharleenk: Hi! No, all editors are volunteers. We are not paid. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 09:08, 31 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from My25life\ (12:00, 31 January 2025)

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hello,can i add edits on someones research? --My25life\ (talk) 12:00, 31 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@My25life\: Hi, anyone can edit! Please make sure any additions you make are referenced using reliable sources. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 12:03, 31 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Juggernaut8989 on User:Juggernaut8989 (13:13, 31 January 2025)

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Who is earhole ellison --Juggernaut8989 (talk) 13:13, 31 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Admin's Barnstar
For dealing with the impersonation of me here, as well as the other disruption and harassment in that specific sock case. Thank you so much! JeffSpaceman (talk) 15:35, 31 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

No problem, happy to be of help. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 16:18, 31 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from HistoryLover1231 (16:07, 31 January 2025)

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What is your total views on articles youve edited? --HistoryLover1231 (talk) 16:07, 31 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I have no idea! Probably not very much, I don't edit in a very popular area. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 15:30, 5 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – February 2025

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (January 2025).

Administrator changes

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  • Administrators can now nuke pages created by a user or IP address from the last 90 days, up from the initial 30 days. T380846
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Question from HAIL FAME (03:13, 6 February 2025)

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Bonjour, Comment créer une biographie ? --HAIL FAME (talk) 03:13, 6 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Bonjour, bienvenue sur Wikipédia ! Il existe un site Web français distinct à l'adresse fr.wikipedia.org. Vous préférerez peut-être ceci. Sinon, consultez Help:Your first article. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 21:04, 6 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from AbigailHannah (05:35, 7 February 2025)

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Hi pickersgill-cunnliff, What is the easiest way to add the conservation status box to the Wiki page of a species? For instance, as my first edit I wanted to add a conservation status box to the Blue tongued skink’s page. But found the process confounding.

Does one have to know how to edit the code? I considered copying the template over from another page such as say the Ivory Billed Woodpecker’s. But found that too confusing.

Thanks, AH --AbigailHannah (talk) 05:35, 7 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 7 February 2025

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Question from Kaminazalil (14:50, 11 February 2025)

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Hey if i want to edit like they did something new in their carrer can i edit it? --Kaminazalil (talk) 14:50, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Kaminazalil: Hi, welcome to Wikipedia! If you have a reliable source saying something new about a subject then you can add it to the article. Make sure you include the citation when you do so. This page explains how! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 14:52, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Four G5 deletions

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The following four images (File:Bulacan State University Student Lounge8.jpg, File:Student Lounge Bulacan State University2.jpg, File:Bulacan State University4.jpg, and File:Rancho Home of Original1.jpg) were undeleted locally by myself after having been deleted on Wikimedia Commons. They remain useful freely-licensed images which were used locally under the {{FoP-USonly}} template. I highly doubt that CSD G5 was intended for freely-licensed images which are in use and merely being back-imported from Commons. Would you mind undeleting the images and repopulating their usage? Thanks. IronGargoyle (talk) 15:49, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@IronGargoyle: Hi! I didn't delete any of the images based on their own merits; this was part of a much larger deletion (after the nuke failed) of files added as part of block evasion by this LTA. The deletions were the result of an discuss at AN here. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 16:03, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Gotcha. They are still collateral damage though. G5 doesn't apply to templates which are transcluded or categories which are populated, so it shouldn't apply to within-scope images which are in use. English Wikipedia doesn't spell that out, but that's probably because most such images are dealt with on Commons (which tellingly, doesn't have an speedy deletion policy for in-scope and freely-licensed files by banned users). IronGargoyle (talk) 16:16, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
You didn't really address the core part of my question, which is whether you'd be willing to undelete them. I am not sure if you are caught up on G5 not mentioning files, but this seems like prime IAR territory. You do say that they weren't deleted on their own merits (and I agree). Given that, if you don't undelete them, I am inclined to re-upload them (as opposed to undeleting them). I undeleted originally because I like to preserve the English Wikipedia edit history when possible (and it's easier), but that is not necessary for license attribution requirements with a file. Re-uploading may also help the files avoid becoming CSD G5 collateral damage in the future, as they will not have the Judgefloro sock in the upload history. IronGargoyle (talk) 17:04, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Revdel

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Hi, I'm here via Category:Wikipedia administrators willing to handle RevisionDelete requests. Would you take a look at this and see if it merits revdeletion? Thanks! Jfire (talk) 20:41, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, I've removed it. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 21:06, 11 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The Bugle: Issue 226, February 2025

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Full front page of The Bugle
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If you are a project member who does not want delivery, please remove your name from this page. Your editors, Ian Rose (talk) and Nick-D (talk) 12:09, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Gina Curmi (23:45, 12 February 2025)

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Hi How can I add a new citation --Gina Curmi (talk) 23:45, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Gina Curmi, have a read of this help page. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 23:47, 12 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from UAZIPPY (19:03, 13 February 2025)

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Hello, in 1979 I was the project manager for the FAA Advanced Simulation Regulations that permitted total airline training in an advanced simulator. I have a short writeup with hyperlinks to the federal document setting the program up, a link to the regulations, and a link to the Air and Space National Archives containing the original documentation of the program. How do I insert this into the appropriate place in the current Simulator Wikipedia document? --UAZIPPY (talk) 19:03, 13 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@UAZIPPY: Hello, welcome to Wikipedia! The first thing to do is identify whether your subject is covered by reliable sources. It looks from your description like you will be using primary sources for this, which usually are not suitable for citing information on Wikipedia. If you have information that is backed up by reliable secondary sources, then you can add it to the article. You might find this page a useful place to start. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:09, 27 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Daqush (19:19, 14 February 2025)

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Hello sir, how can I create a business profile for a brand --Daqush (talk) 19:19, 14 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Daqush: First of all, if you have a conflict of interest and are, for example, employed by that brand, I suggest you do not. Wikipedia articles are not "profile"s; each subject has to be proven notable to be covered here. If you want to write about a notable brand that you do not have a conflict of interest for, then gather reliable sources about it and create the article. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:12, 27 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you Daqush (talk) 16:12, 27 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from UAZIPPY (18:41, 15 February 2025)

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I put my edit into the sandbox with hyperlinks to the documentation. It seems to have deleted the links and said I had no documentation so I resent the post with the documentation at the bottom. This is all very confusing. I need your help.

Thank you! --UAZIPPY (talk) 18:41, 15 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@UAZIPPY: You might find my above comment useful. Nobody else has edited your sandbox so the information there remains as you pasted it in; the problem will be on your end in that regard. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:13, 27 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Steffan.fischer (14:49, 19 February 2025)

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Hello! :)

How can I save my edits before publishing?

Best, Steffan --Steffan.fischer (talk) 14:49, 19 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Steffan.fischer: Hi, there is no function to save an edit as a draft as it were. I suggest making edits in small batches and publishing them to ensure nothing is lost, rather than writing everything in one chunk and losing it before publication. If you would like to work on edits outside of article space and then move them over once you are done, you can use your sandbox. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:15, 27 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Fruitymango26 (19:22, 19 February 2025)

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Hi! I am trying to include a quote, but the quote contains a curse word so it keeps getting removed. That being said, I think it is really important to add to the wikipedia page. Can you help me? --Fruitymango26 (talk) 19:22, 19 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Fruitymango26: Hi, you did the correct thing by writing at the edit filter noticeboard. Because you're a new user those kinds of edits can be get flagged like that. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:17, 27 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Randeepbihari (03:20, 27 February 2025)

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Help please --Randeepbihari (talk) 03:20, 27 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Randeepbihari: Hi, what do you need help with? Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:17, 27 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Operations in the Baltic

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Hi PC.

Lavery, Brian (2015). Nelson's Victory - 250 Years of War and Peace. Barnsley: Seaforth Publishing. p. 152. ISBN 978 1 84832 232 5. says that Victory was delayed in joining the Swedish Fleet at Karlskrona because she was covering transports sent to remove 12,000 Spanish troops from Langeland, Funen and other islands. I presume these are the ones under the command of el Marquis de la Romana. Clowes, William Laird (1997) [1900]. The Royal Navy, A History from the Earliest Times to 1900, Volume V. London: Chatham Publishing. p. 248. ISBN 1-86176-014-0. notes that on 19 August 1808 (which is about the right time), Saumerez, with 4 ships-of-the-line was anchored off Langeland, but doesn't say what he was doing there. Do you have any sources that further discuss Victoy's involvement in these operations? --Ykraps (talk) 16:19, 27 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Ykraps: I unfortunately don't have many good sources for the Baltic, but have dug up what I can:
  • p. 124: "The provision of protection for the Baltic trade after Tilsit made tremendous demands upon the fleet sent there in 1808...Aboard Victory, usually anchored in Vinga Sound, Vice-Admiral Saumarez was therefore preoccupied by two different, if inextricably inter-linked problems. The first was the diplomatic and strategic task of maintaining an alliance with Sweden whilst containing the Russians without unduly antagonising them. The second was the war with Denmark which was defensive, occupying his cruisers with the incessant demands of convoy protection."
  • p. 125: "Saumarez had entered the Baltic originally to escort Sir John Moore's abortively dispatched army, with a fleet consisting of his flagship, Victory, 100, nine 74-gun third rates, two 64s, five frigates and a numerous and changing quantity of sloops, bomb vessels and gunbrigs, supported by subordinate rear-admirals. Moore's army having been sent home, by August 1808 Saumarez had depoloyed his ships in the Great Belt, off Langeland and Nybord, and in The Sound near Copenhagen."
  • p. 126: (after the capture of Vsevolod) "Arriving off Ragersvik on the 30th to join Nauckhoff and Hood, Saumarez in Victory, with Mars, Goliath, and Africa, found Hanikov had moored his ships to the shore and fortified his anchorage with chain booms and guns on East Raga Island...although Hanikov escaped to Kronstadt before the onset of winter, there were to be no further fleet actions in the Baltic."
  • Sullivan, Anthony (2017). Man of War: The Fighting Life of Admiral James Saumarez. Barnsley: Frontline. ISBN 978-1-52670-651-5.
  • p. 153: "It was eventually agreed that Saumarez could have Victory as his flagship. Now over forty years old, she was still regarded as one of the finest three-deckers in the navy and was highly sought-after. Following Trafalgar the ship had undergone a lengthy refit to repair battle damage. It was also decided to take the opportunity to lighten the ship to save her ageing timbers. Her heavy oak masts and spars were removed and elm and ash replacements installed. The 24-pounders on the middle deck were replaced with lighter 18-pounders, two lower-deck 32-pounders were removed completely and the four 68-pounder carronades...were replaced by smaller 32-pounders. With her draft now reduced from twenty-one to nineteen feet Victory was well suited for operations in the Baltic."
  • p. 153: "On 16 April Saumarez received his final instructions from the Admiralty. He had specific orders to prevent the passage of French troops and their supplies from the Continent into Zealand; to protect Skane (Danish territory lost to Sweden in 1660), to watch the Jutland and to prevent the passage of any French troops into Norway. He was also 'to cause the coast of Norway to be menaced by the ships which may be stationed in the Cattegat as far as is consistent with a due attention to other important objects to be provided for'."
  • p. 155: "Having received his final instructions from Mulgrave, Saumarez left London for Sheerness, hoisting his flag aboard Victory on 18 March. On the 31st Saumarez's baggage was taken aboard his flagship from the gun-brig Escort and the following day she proceeded to the Nore, anchoring alongside Namur and Dictator. On 30 April Victory weighed anchor and sailed for the Baltic in company with the gun-brigs Rose and Wrangler. Held up by bad weather the ships arrived in Gothenburg on 7 May. Hood had been in the Sound with Centaur, Goliath, Vanguard, Orion, Implacable, and Dictator since early April and the arrival of Victory brought the Baltic Fleet up to seven ships of the line."
  • p. 156:(After failure of Moore's negotiations) "Moore eventually escaped [Stockholm] dressed in civilian clothes and, after a journey of four days, arrived aboard Victory, at anchor in Flemish Road, on the evening of 29 June in the middle of a ball Saumarez was holding for the ladies of Gothenburg. Moore told Saumarez he intended to return home and the next morning, Victory weighed anchor and withdrew to Vinga Sound, some fourteen miles from Gothenburg."
  • p. 156: "On 3 July Moore transferred to Audacious and the order was given for his ship to weight anchor and return to Yarmouth with the transports. Saumarez was somewhat relieved to see the back of Moore for ever since his arrival in the Baltic Victory had been in use as a headquarters for both army and navy, disrupting Saumarez's daily routine."
  • p. 158: "Still awaiting fresh instructions from the Admiralty, Saumarez now decided to sail for the Baltic. Prior to Moore's return home Saumarez had to hold his main force at Vinga in support of Moore and had only been able to send small detachments under Hood and Keats into the Great Belt and Baltic to assist in convoy protection. But now he was free to take his fleet into the Baltic to support Swedish operations in Finland and to engage the Russian fleet if the opportunity arose. Victory and Superb weighed anchor on 5 July."
  • p. 159: "Victory and Superb's progress through the Belt was held up by light and contrary winds together with the difficulty of navigating two large ships in shallow waters. On 25 July Saumarez fell in with Hood's ships off Møn."
  • p. 160: "[On 31 July Saumarez] decided to return to Stockholm as Victory had on board the subsidy that had been promised to Sweden by the British government"
  • p. 160: "Not long after Moore's departure from the fleet Saumarez had received despatches intended for the general asking if he could assist in the evacuation of Spanish troops from Funen. The troops, 10,000 men commanded by the Marques de la Romana, were part of Marshal Bernadotte's Hanseatic Army that had assembled in Holstein for the Invasion of Sweden...On 24 June news reached Funen that the Spanish royal family had been forced into exile by Napoleon and his brother Joseph proclaimed king. With the Spanish troops on Funen refusing to sign an oath of allegiance to their new king, Romana was now contacted by the Scottish Catholic priest and British spy James Robertson, and learned that most of the Spanish provinces were in open revolt against the French. Robertson and Romana now discussed the possibility of British ships assisting in the evacuation of the Spanish troops from Langeland, a small Danish island situated to the south-east of Funen."
  • p. 161: "On 4 August Saumarez reached Karlskrona, where he visited the dockyard, met with the Swedish heads of department and dined with the captains...On 11 August Saumarez received a letter from Gustav requesting that he send all the ships of the line he could spare to participate in joint operations with the Swedish navy in the Gulf of Finland. However, Saumareaz delayed sailing to the Hanko Peninsula to await the arrival of victuallers from England that had been held up by contrary winds. Receiving a report that contact had been made with Romana's troops and that 12,000 men were waiting to return to Spain, Saumarez now decided to sail to the Belt. On 15 August, whilst en route to Funen, Saumarez received word that Keats had begun the evacuation of Romana's men, taking two Danish vessels in the process."
  • p. 161: "On 18 August Victory joined Superb, Mars, Brunswick and Edgar at anchor off Funen and Romana went aboard the British flagship to meet with Saumarez. With the help of Victory's boats, by 21 August the Spanish had completed their embarkation aboard Keats's ships and a hastily assembled flotilla of sixty-odd Danish sloops."
  • p. 163: (after the capture of Vsevolod) "Saumarez now sailed north with Mars, Goliath and Africa in the hope of joining Nauckhoff's fleet off Hango. On 30 August Saumarez fell in with the Swedish frigate Camilla and learned that the Russians had been pursued into Rogervick. The ships were cleared for action and around 2:00pm the Swedish fleet with Centaur and Implacable in company was seen at anchor outside the Russian port. Saumarez's ships dropped anchor and Hood and Nauckhoff came aboard Victory to give Saumarez an update of the situation...the Russians had been busily fortifying their position"
  • pp. 163-164: "[On 1 September Saumarez] embarked aboard Rose with Rear Admiral Hood to reconnoitre the enemy position...Saumarez returned to Victory and later that day his flagship returned to Rogervik in company with Mars, Goliath, and the bomb vessel Thunder. Sailing close to the westernmost enemy shore Victory fired a starboard broadside which was returned by the battery of guns guarding that side of the harbour. Next Thunder was sent in to test the enemy defences...Saumarez now decided to burn the Russian fleet at anchor."
  • p. 164: Whilst waiting for the fireships to be made ready a Russian officer now came aboard Saumarez's flagship under a flag of truce apparently to discuss the exchange of Russian prisoners from Sevolod...Skripeetzen was taken below to see Victory's gun decks cleared for action. Extra shot had been piled up alongside the long guns, some of it 'franked' in chalk by the crew with messages such as 'Post-paid' and 'Free, George Canning'." (fireship attack is eventually called off)
  • p. 167: "Saumarez maintained the blockade of Rogervik until 30 September when, rather than risk being iced in for the winter, he took the bulk of the combined fleet south to Karlskrona"
  • p. 168: "On 4 October Mars reconnoitred Rogervik and observed that the Russian fleet had left the port...Saumarez decided to take the ships under his command and return to Gothenburg."
  • p. 168: "Victory dropped anchor in Hawke Road on 28 October. On his arrival in Gothenburg Saumarez received orders from the Admiralty dated 15 October directing him to return with his ships to the Downs, leavings Keats at Vinga with a reduced squadron...On 3 November Victory sailed for England in company with Centaur and Implacable, escorting a convoy of several hundred merchant ships on the voyage back to the Downs."
  • p. 169: "Victory arrived at the Downs on 8 November 1808."
Sullivan provides much more on the following three years of Victory's service with Saumarez but that covers 1808 for you. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 17:45, 27 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks, Sullivan is particularly useful as he confirms that the troops were la Romana's and that Victory was actively involved in their evacuation; points that weren't made clear by Lavery. He also explains how Moore got back to England, another thing Lavery misses out. I'll weave some of this detail in over the next day or two. --Ykraps (talk) 18:16, 28 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Sir James Erskine, 3rd Baronet

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Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Sir James Erskine, 3rd Baronet you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Zawed -- Zawed (talk) 07:43, 28 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Likoswe on Peter Mutharika (17:59, 3 March 2025)

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Hello how can I get help from that boss on building my favorite business --Likoswe (talk) 17:59, 3 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think you're in the right place. This is Wikipedia, not a networking site. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:22, 8 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Doublezerotwoandnine (11:47, 4 March 2025)

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Hello! I just wanted to ask how I could know if I can edit a certain article (eg. Generation Alpha here in Wiki)? --Doublezerotwoandnine (talk) 11:47, 4 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You can edit any article! Some articles, such as Generation Alpha, have to be protected because of vandalism or disruptive editing. To edit that page right now you would need to be autoconfirmed or you can post to the take page about changes you would like to make. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:22, 8 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – March 2025

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (February 2025).

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Follow-Up on Charles Hamilton Revision Request

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Hello Pickersgill-Cunliffe,

I wanted to follow up to see if you received my request for a revision on the Charles Hamilton article. I appreciate the time and effort that goes into maintaining accuracy on Wikipedia, and I’d love to understand if there’s any way I can support in ensuring the revisions meet the guidelines.

Charles Hamilton has several relevant career points that I believe should be included to provide a more complete and balanced overview of his contributions. His work is well-documented and adds important context to his career.

Please let me know if there are specific guidelines I should address to improve the request. I appreciate your time. ChronicleUser77 (talk) 03:59, 7 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@ChronicleUser77: Hi, I haven't received any request like that. If you have suggestions for changes you should write them on the talk page of the article here where other editors can add their opinions as well. I don't disagree that more information could be added on Hamilton's wider career, but you cannot remove the information about his dismissal as part of this. Wikipedia articles are neutral and must provide both sides of the coin, as it were. Please ensure anything you are looking to add is cited to a reliable source. I recommend looking at some other articles on military figures to understand how we look to cover them, such as Randy George (although there I would note that we also generally frown upon listing awards at the end like that!). Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:28, 8 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Pickersgill-Cunliffe,
Thank you for your response and for clarifying the best approach to submitting revision suggestions. I appreciate the guidance on using the talk page so that other editors can weigh in.
I completely understand the need for neutrality and balanced coverage, and I have no intention of removing any relevant or verifiable information. My goal is simply to ensure that Hamilton’s broader career contributions are also reflected, in line with Wikipedia’s standards. Thank you. I’ll review other military figure articles, as you suggested, to better align with formatting and sourcing expectations.
I’ll also ensure that any additions are properly cited with reliable sources. Thanks again for your time and for helping me navigate the process!
Best,
ChronicleUser77 ChronicleUser77 (talk) 02:19, 10 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Nivaan Alva (09:24, 7 March 2025)

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hello i want to edit un editable pages --Nivaan Alva (talk) 09:24, 7 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Some pages are protected. If you can't edit them you should consider making edit requests or suggestions on the talk page as appropriate. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:30, 8 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Iranshahi.Amir Ali (12:08, 9 March 2025)

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How do I add an article to the Related Content category? --Iranshahi.Amir Ali (talk) 12:08, 9 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Iranshahi.Amir Ali: Hi, I recommend using HotCat. This makes adding and changing categories very easy. You can check whether an article has any categories by scrolling to the bottom of the page. You might find the video here useful to understand how categories work and where they go. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 11:36, 10 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you Iranshahi.Amir Ali (talk) 12:52, 10 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Iranshahi.Amir Ali (12:26, 9 March 2025)

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Does the Shemshak Group article have any categories? --Iranshahi.Amir Ali (talk) 12:26, 9 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Precious anniversary

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Precious
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Thanks Gerda! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 11:33, 10 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Question from Niharikagupta85 (11:34, 11 March 2025)

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Hello Pickersgill Cunliffe

How many pages can I edit in one day? If I edit 10 pages in one day, is it possible my account will be banned? --Niharikagupta85 (talk) 11:34, 11 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You can edit as much as you want. There is no limit. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 11:46, 11 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Marianne Overton MBE (01:36, 12 March 2025)

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I think I uploaded my photo onto Commons, then edited it into the page on Mayor for Lincolnshire, but it does not appear. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Greater_Lincolnshire_mayoral_election Where have I gone wrong? --Marianne Overton MBE (talk) 01:36, 12 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Marianne Overton MBE: I have removed the edit in question for the time being, because it broke the page's formatting; I'll post more info on your talk page. Thanks, Jessicapierce (talk) 02:40, 12 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Sir James Erskine, 3rd Baronet

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The article Sir James Erskine, 3rd Baronet you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Sir James Erskine, 3rd Baronet for comments about the article, and Talk:Sir James Erskine, 3rd Baronet/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Zawed -- Zawed (talk) 08:45, 15 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The Bugle: Issue 227, March 2025

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Question from Viuk14m9lsxg$a on Wikipedia:Writing better articles (14:05, 20 March 2025)

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Eu gosto muito disso yout mento s --Viuk14m9lsxg$a (talk) 14:05, 20 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Yes, indeed. Confusing series of edits... Joshua Jonathan - Let's talk! 19:48, 21 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Can you all help me I'm really struggling for my family --Daniel disabled (talk) 17:01, 22 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from RobertHazen9105 (13:41, 24 March 2025)

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I've been asked my my Institution, the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington DC, to help add biographies of distinguished scientists, both living and dead. I also noticed that my own wiki page for "Robert Hazen" is woefully out of date and has a couple of errors.

Is there a way I can help with these items?

Thanks,

Bob Hazen --RobertHazen9105 (talk) 13:41, 24 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@RobertHazen9105: Hi, welcome to Wikipedia. For the articles of other people, assuming you do not have a conflict of interest with them, e.g. work with them, you can go through the process as anyone else would. Ensure that any topics you write about are notable; this page is a good place to start. For Robert Hazen, you should not attempt to edit the article directly. Post on the talk page here if you want to highlight errors or provide reliable sources for any new inclusions. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 15:40, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Justacoolshadyguy (23:36, 24 March 2025)

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Hi nice to meet you --Justacoolshadyguy (talk) 23:36, 24 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Question from Spy2908x (19:56, 25 March 2025)

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Hi, I just joined, and I'm working on improving my editing skills. I wanted to ask what the best practices are for verifying sources and avoiding accidental plagiarism when summarizing information. Also, Wikipedia keeps suggesting articles for me to spell check, etc, but I can't find the Copyedits. Do I need to turn it on? --Spy2908x (talk) 19:56, 25 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Spy2908x: Hi, unfortunately I don't get the same suggestions you do so can't directly help there. If you want to help with minor fixes like that it might be better to look at article you have a personal interest in and fix those instead. Avoiding plagiarism is usually simple; don't copy and paste anything and always write in your own words, referencing every source you use in the process. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 15:42, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Justinian Nutt

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Your GA nomination of Justinian Nutt

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The article Justinian Nutt you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Justinian Nutt for comments about the article, and Talk:Justinian Nutt/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of MSincccc -- MSincccc (talk) 10:02, 27 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Filmographer2 (22:55, 27 March 2025)

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I’m a film reviewer trying to do an actors entry so it can link to a wiki page from the film’s cast list. What needs to be done to create the bio? --Filmographer2 (talk) 22:56, 27 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Filmographer2: An article should only be created if the subject is notable. Please ensure that this is the case before doing anything else. Then have a look here for the article creation process. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 15:44, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Parsy1976 (10:50, 28 March 2025)

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Hello, I would like to create a page for my brand AguaPARS and I am in a kind of a loop because I don't find the way to create a page other than with my account name. Can you help me with that?

Many thanks in advance --Parsy1976 (talk) 10:50, 28 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Parsy1976: Please do not attempt to create an article about your own brand. Best practice is to just wait; if it is notable then another user will come along and do it. Editing on Wikipedia with a conflict of interest is tricky and should be avoided, especially when it might be considered promotional. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 15:46, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Jean Pierre DESB (20:19, 28 March 2025)

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Bonjour J'ai ouvert un compte car je voudrais pouvoir lire les articles en Français. Mon ordinateur est ancien et, après un gros problème matériel, a été réinitialisé et son OS (10.11.6) n'a pu supporter que la version anglaise de Firefox. Par suite, wikipedia ne me propose que des pages en anglais. J'ai quelques bases dans cette belle langue mais pas assez pour tout comprendre et être à l'aise. Je viens de demander le français mais ça ne marche pas. J'ai compris que votre mission n'était pas d'aider à résoudre ce genre de problème mais je tente, au cas où vous pourriez m'orienter. Bonne journée Jean-Pierre Desbordes PS : Je suis donateur régulier à Wikimedia --Jean Pierre DESB (talk) 20:19, 28 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Jean Pierre DESB: Bonjour! Tapez manuellement "https://fr.wikipedia.org" pour accéder à Wikipédia en français. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 15:48, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Merci. 92.143.199.93 (talk) 16:19, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Niharikagupta85 (09:35, 29 March 2025)

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Hello sir,

I added only one software name on a page whose name is data recovery. I just added a name, is this possible? If it looks like a promotion that my account will be banned. I just added some information that I searched on Google and chatbots. --Niharikagupta85 (talk) 09:35, 29 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Niharikagupta85: Hi, please do not use chatbots to obtain information for Wikipedia. This is unreliable and often incorrect, if not entirely fabricated. Cite any addition you make using only reliable sources. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 15:49, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]
thank you so much sir @Pickersgill-Cunliffe Niharikagupta85 (talk) 05:53, 15 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Gunners.2step on Kwengface (19:55, 31 March 2025)

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How to I fix a typing error --Gunners.2step (talk) 19:55, 31 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Gunners.2step: Hi, click the "Edit source" button in the top right on the page in question, and fix the error in the editor. Once you're done, click "Publish changes" at the bottom of the page, ensuring that you have added an edit summary so others know what change you have made. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 15:50, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations from the Military History Project

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Promotion of Henry de Hinuber

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Question from Bsquad09 (01:02, 9 April 2025)

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Hello, I was wondering what are some good things to start editing and if I make multiple edits at a time on an article and submit them do they all get cancelled if one is not needed or incorrect to do they pick the correct ones and have those changes be made. --Bsquad09 (talk) 01:02, 9 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Bsquad09: Hi, if you want to get used to editing and learn the basics, I suggest starting by searching for typos and other simple errors to fix. That way you can ease yourself into the process, learning how editing works without jumping straight in the deep end. If you make an edit, save it, and then make another edit, both will be published. If you want to undo edits you can go to the "View history" tab on the page. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 15:52, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks, since writing that message I have learned a bit more about how editing works so now I am more accustomed to it. So I now have no questions at the moment but will continue to ask if I have any. Bsquad09 (talk) 02:42, 26 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Question from Chepesani Mtonga (01:03, 13 April 2025)

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Hello How do I add my biography on media My profile And also post my own content --Chepesani Mtonga (talk) 01:03, 13 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Chepesani Mtonga: Please do not do this. If you are notable then another editor will come along and create the article at some point. Wikipedia is not here for self-promotion and is not social media. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 15:54, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Udoaka Francis (12:24, 15 April 2025)

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Hello, i look forward to learning more about Wikipedia from you. Thank you. --Udoaka Francis (talk) 12:24, 15 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The Bugle: Issue 228, April 2025

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103.158.140.121 is not vandalising

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Hello. I have looked up the symbol that 103.158.140.121 was using. It turns out that it is an Islamic honourific. While inappropriate, the edit was not vandalism. If a symbol is added to Muhammed, there is a good chance that it is an honourific. QwertyForest (talk) 15:42, 16 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for letting me know! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 15:43, 16 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Aswathi S Nambair (11:02, 17 April 2025)

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how many edits can i make a day --Aswathi S Nambair (talk) 11:02, 17 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Aswathi S Nambair: As many as you like! There is no limit. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 11:14, 17 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of HMS Hyperion (1807)

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Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article HMS Hyperion (1807) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Ykraps -- Ykraps (talk) 06:02, 18 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Email sent

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@Gog the Mild: Just a ping to note that I did respond to the original email - I don't know whether it might have landed in your spam! Both have now been replied to anyway. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:22, 19 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Very odd. Neither have arrived. In spam or elsewhere. Gog the Mild (talk) 13:37, 19 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]
@Gog the Mild: I've sent the email directly to you, rather than as a reply. Let me know if that makes a difference. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:39, 19 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Nope. Still not turned up. I sent myself a Wikipedia email as a test and that went straight through. Gog the Mild (talk) 14:57, 19 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Have sent a new email directly to you. We might have to make use of a talk page or sandbox instead if this continues to not cooperate! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 20:53, 19 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Easter!

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Wishing you peace, joy, and renewal this Easter season. Thank you for all you do to keep Wikipedia growing and thriving.

Stay well, and happy editing! MSincccc (talk) 18:41, 19 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

To you too! Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 20:53, 19 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of HMS Hyperion (1807)

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The article HMS Hyperion (1807) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:HMS Hyperion (1807) for comments about the article, and Talk:HMS Hyperion (1807)/GA1 for the nomination. Well done! If the article is eligible to appear in the "Did you know" section of the Main Page, you can nominate it within the next seven days. Message delivered by ChristieBot, on behalf of Ykraps -- Ykraps (talk) 08:24, 20 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Dominic Dut (09:57, 20 April 2025)

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How would I upload image ? --Dominic Dut (talk) 09:57, 20 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Dominic Dut: Hi, see Wikipedia:Uploading images. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 10:02, 20 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Tshepo Windvoel (21:59, 23 April 2025)

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how to write new article --Tshepo Windvoel (talk) 21:59, 23 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Tshepo Windvoel: Hi, take a look at this. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 22:23, 23 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Mac Edmunds (10:10, 24 April 2025)

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Hi. I recently created the article Grant Williams (racing driver). However, it does not show up when I search any combination of Grant Williams into a Google or any other search engine. Have you got any advice to rectify the issue? TIA. --Mac Edmunds (talk) 10:10, 24 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Mac Edmunds: Hi, indexing articles for Google is on their end rather than that of Wikipedia. You don't appear to have done anything wrong, but there's equally nothing you can do. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 11:07, 24 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. Is there a usual wait for Google to index an article, or could it be anytime? Mac Edmunds (talk) 13:47, 24 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]
My understanding it is generally quite quick, but again it's not up to editors, and there's no rule for it. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 13:48, 24 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you. Mac Edmunds (talk) 17:04, 24 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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A barnstar for you!

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For taking care of the vandalism over at Ralph Waldo Emerson. Thanks! JeffSpaceman (talk) 21:04, 24 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

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Thanks for putting an end to that vandalism, it's highly appreciated. JeffSpaceman (talk) 19:44, 26 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Admirals who flew their flag aboard Victory

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Hi PC, Do you have any sources for this article which is currently languishing in my sandbox 2. The few I have, either only give the year or appear to contradict what the current entries. Back in 2012, when I first worked on the Victory article, the National Museum of the Royal Navy listed all the admirals and dates on their website at http://www.hms-victory.com/index.php?option=com content&view=article&id=94&itemid=479 but unfortunately it doesn't appear to have been captured by Wayback Machine. --Ykraps (talk) 06:37, 27 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Ykraps: I know there's a book on Victory that has a list of flag officers up to a certain point, but I don't remember what it was called. I think it was one of those large print books one finds on ships of this period, but I only remember reading it in PDF form. Sorry this isn't much help... Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 14:56, 28 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Okay, I'll see what I can do with the sources I have available. Thanks anyway. --Ykraps (talk) 05:17, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
FYI I have found this: [[1]] --Ykraps (talk) 06:48, 2 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Dina Mallingham (14:57, 27 April 2025)

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Hello, I have joined Wikipedia in the hope of editing the page relating to a person of whom I have direct knowledge. I find the present page relating to this person full of inaccuracies, downright untruths and irrelevant material. How do I set about correcting these? Thanks for your help. --Dina Mallingham (talk) 14:57, 27 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Dina Mallingham: Welcome to Wikipedia! As you know this person directly you have a conflict of interest with them and should avoid editing the page about them directly. What you can do is post on the talk page of the article with explanations for the changes you think should be made. Please ensure that any such edits are linked to reliable sources that are verifiable. Just because you personally think you know something to be true, it doesn't mean you can change it on Wikipedia. Read the linked page above on reliable sources to understand what level we look for. Thanks, Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 15:02, 27 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

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Hello, thank you for your suggestion. I have already opened the report on the indicated board. Best regards. CarlosEduardoPA (talk) 17:52, 27 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Nanda Raj bhatt on Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (04:50, 30 April 2025)

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Mobile --Nanda Raj bhatt (talk) 04:50, 30 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks!

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Thanks for deleting my page I screwed up making it so thanks Jabba550 (talk) 13:04, 30 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

deletion of my sandbox article

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hello Pickersgill

I am very much astonished about deleting my sandbox article about a german NGO KETAAKETI.

There is already a german wikipedia article describing this association and this is a try to create an english version because this association works internationally. I used a "sandbox" because I am still in the developing process and the article is yet not complete...e.g. so far I did not include independent sources etc...

So please explain me in more detail why you think this article is not worse to be mentioned in the english wikipedia because I do not see exactly why this article is like a "blog, web hosting service, social networking service, or memorial site" ?<br>

or please give me some hints what you expect to be deleted or integrated in this article to become a good and valuable article for the english wikipedia.

So far I did only a very few articles (in german) and some contributions to wikipedia - so please be patient and consider myself still as a newbee especially in the english world

greetings - --dieter Dfedra (talk) 17:44, 30 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Dfedra: Hello! The list-like nature of the page, combined with the part where you request that the user check out the company's website, are the biggest factors - looking back, I would have deleted it as a promotional (G11) page rather than U5. I note as well that the German article is completely different to that. You can translate a page already in existence in another language; take a look at Wikipedia:Translation. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 17:49, 30 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Please be so kind to reactivate my sandbox for one day or so so that I can transfer it to my german sandkasten for further editing. Once I'm ready I will contact you again so you can check your assessment (G5 or G11). My plan was to write an (updated) english version to translate afterwards into german (because the original german author is no longer active). Therefore the english version is my "original" (and now it's gone...)
--dieter Dfedra (talk) 19:47, 30 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]
@Dfedra: You should now have full access to User:Dfedra/sandbox. Thanks, Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 19:53, 30 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Many thanks, I did now a copy in my german wiki page https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benutzer:Dfedra
FYI : at the end my article shall contain information like for other NGOs e.g. Médecins Sans Frontières etc. although KETAAKETI is much smaller and of less known.
Do you think this could become a notable article for the english wikipedia? If not, I will focus on the german version only? (although so far I would not understand this difference ?!?)
Otherwise is there a possibility to mark my english sandbox in a way so that everybody knows that this is an article under construction and I have time to work on without being afraid of deletion? I would appreciate your hint very much !
best wishes --dieter Dfedra (talk) 20:36, 30 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]
@Dfedra: You can use Template:Under construction on the page. Consider submitting any article through the articles for creation process. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 20:38, 30 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]
again many thanks - and done :-)
so I will continue to work directly on the english sandbox now and once I feel ready I'll follow the submitting procedure as described.
for now I wish a good night (at my location it's now midnight)
--dieter Dfedra (talk) 20:56, 30 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Cablenz (11:35, 1 May 2025)

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Hi, I recently made an edit under Deshler High School (AL) and it got taken down and I have no idea why. The person that took it down said it was “promotional” and I have less than no idea what that means and how that is related to an article about a high school that I and my dad went to and where my mom was employed for over 20 years and the article consists of a majority of history about said school. I may have cited my sources incorrectly, but that wasn’t the reason they gave. I am beyond confused. --Cablenz (talk) 11:35, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Cablenz: Hi! I see you wrote a lot of text in those edits; your query to the reverting editor will probably provide a better response. That said, wording such as "rich tradition", "continues to honor its historical legacy", "upholding a tradition of excellence that dates back over a century", "school's commitment to comprehensive education", is not neutral. I suggest you read our guideline on neutral point of view, with particular emphasis on writing impartially and understanding what flowery words we avoid. Also, you need to cite your sources within the text, not just as the end. See this page for some assistance on that. The quality of your sources were also low and assisted in making the text appear promotional. References in articles should be reliable, neutral secondary sources. The school's own website, Instagram, and Facebook, are not such, and make it look like you are promoting what the school says about itself, instead of what other sources state. Thanks, Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 11:51, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I understand now. Thank you! Cablenz (talk) 22:50, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Question from Crowsiris (01:39, 2 May 2025)

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How do I move a page from the sandbox and make it a live wiki page. It's about me and my astrology work. --Crowsiris (talk) 01:39, 2 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding your recent block of IP address 2A02:2121:347:9ACE:DDA:E4F7:F230:D6E6

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Look at User talk:2A02:2121:347:9ACE:DDA:E4F7:F230:D6E6, and the messages in edit comments. This kid needs to be blocked from editing his own user page too. 1000mm (talk) 16:47, 4 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for letting me know, I've updated the block. Pickersgill-Cunliffe (talk) 16:49, 4 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you. 1000mm (talk) 16:55, 4 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

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I appreciate your redaction of that material from my user talk page. Thank you for your help. JeffSpaceman (talk) 00:04, 5 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from CitationNeededLOL (02:25, 5 May 2025)

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Hi There, I am new to wikipedia and have a person I would like to create a page for. Can you give me some tips. Thanks! --CitationNeededLOL (talk) 02:25, 5 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Administrators' newsletter – May 2025

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News and updates for administrators from the past month (April 2025).

Administrator changes

added Rusalkii
readded NaomiAmethyst (overlooked last month)
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Interface administrator changes

removed Galobtter

Guideline and policy news

Miscellaneous

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