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Archive 1

ITN recognition for Ron Barassi

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Thanks for the warm welcome! I'll make sure to check that all out

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Thanks! Ultraodan (talk) 06:08, 27 October 2023 (UTC)

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Hey there!

Cool work on the large semi-protected edit requests backlog! You could perhaps deal with edit requests more easily with some tool like User:Jackmcbarn/editProtectedHelper, to answer them with a single talk page edit. It's up to you, though. Happy editing! ObserveOwl (talk) 16:20, 27 December 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for the recommendation. That looks like it'll be very helpful! Ultraodan (talk) 03:21, 28 December 2024 (UTC)

December 2024

Thank you for contributing to the article Kulfi. However, please do not use unreliable sources such as blogs, wikis, personal websites, and websites and publications with a poor reputation for checking the facts or with no editorial oversight. These sources may express views that are widely acknowledged as pushing a particular point-of-view, sometimes even extremist, being promotional in nature, or relying heavily on rumors and personal opinions. One of Wikipedia's core policies is that contributions must be verifiable through reliable sources, preferably using inline citations. If you require further assistance, please look at Help:Menu/Editing Wikipedia, or ask at the Teahouse. Thank you. -Ram1751 (talk) 06:20, 28 December 2024 (UTC)

That's my bad for not checking the source properly, sorry Ultraodan (talk) 06:24, 28 December 2024 (UTC)

Please review my editorial adjustment

I have replied to your question and concern on the Alison Weir talk page, and would like to ask to respond there to my reply and to the adjustment I have made to the edit request in light of your criticism.

Thanks! Kenfree (talk) 06:30, 2 January 2025 (UTC)

I have reviewed your most recent response on the Alison Weir talk page, and have made the requested adjustments to sources. Please review and take action on this edit request. Kenfree (talk) 16:42, 2 January 2025 (UTC)

Thank you for finalizing this edit. Kenfree (talk) 00:10, 3 January 2025 (UTC)

No worries Ultraodan (talk) 00:58, 3 January 2025 (UTC)

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Beeblebrox ^Beebletalks 08:56, 6 January 2025 (UTC)

Thank you! Ultraodan (talk) 09:35, 6 January 2025 (UTC)

Trudeau page

I’m trying not to clutter up the Trudeau talk page to badly, should a make a new edit request and you can delete my old one? 2001:1970:4AE5:A300:B0FF:84F8:E4C3:3828 (talk) 06:55, 8 January 2025 (UTC)

A bit of clutter on the talk page of someone who is in the news right now is expected. If needed we can reduce the archive threshold. So just make a new edit request. Deleting good faith edit requests isn't something I like doing. Ultraodan (talk) 08:18, 8 January 2025 (UTC)

Question from Hohcs on User:Hohcs (10:50, 14 January 2025)

Hello I have been assigned to you as your mentee --Hohcs (talk) 10:50, 14 January 2025 (UTC)

@Hohcs Welcome to Wikipedia! If you have any questions please shoot me a message. Ultraodan (talk) 11:58, 14 January 2025 (UTC)

Template:Overseas Vietnamese

Please change this template content! --League of World (talk) 11:35, 15 January 2025 (UTC)

@League of World What's the change? Ultraodan (talk) 11:53, 15 January 2025 (UTC)

I want you to repost my original file! League of World (talk) 12:24, 15 January 2025 (UTC)

Oh! I didn't realise you sent the version you wanted. It would be a lot easier to just send it using {{textdiff}}. I'll do that now. Ultraodan (talk) 13:30, 15 January 2025 (UTC)

--League of World (talk) 15:42, 15 January 2025 (UTC)

This just looks like you're rearranging the order for no apparent reason. Ultraodan (talk) 03:44, 16 January 2025 (UTC)

Question from Byte logical (03:24, 19 January 2025)

who is the best blog in history --Byte logical (talk) 03:24, 19 January 2025 (UTC)

Hi there @Byte logical, welcome to Wikipedia! I've moved what you put at the top below this so it's organised. In future you can reply to your own message with something like that.

There is no "best" blog or source for anything, only if a source is reliable or not. Blogs aren't usually a good reliable source on Wikipedia.

Your ideas all seem to be "blog" style titles to advertise a topic, some are also very specific so I doubt there's enough for an article. I recommend taking a look at this introduction to Wikipedia and this guide to making your first article. Ultraodan (talk) 06:13, 19 January 2025 (UTC)

List of ideas

= Here are ten engaging article ideas focusing on digital marketing, each highlighting its importance and various aspects. Let me know if you want me to expand on any of these articles.

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- 1. The Evolution of Digital Marketing: From the Dot-Com Boom to Today**

- Explore the history and development of digital marketing. - Highlight its transformation into an essential business strategy in the modern digital age.

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- 2. Why Digital Marketing is a Must for Small Businesses**

- Discuss how small businesses can leverage digital marketing to compete with larger companies. - Include case studies or success stories of small businesses thriving through digital campaigns.

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- 3. Top 10 Digital Marketing Trends to Watch in [Year]**

- Analyze emerging trends such as AI, influencer marketing, voice search, and interactive content. - Highlight how businesses can adapt to stay ahead.

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- 4. SEO 101: How Search Engine Optimization Powers Digital Marketing**

- Provide an in-depth look at SEO and its role in digital marketing success. - Highlight tips and tools for beginners.

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- 5. The Role of Social Media in Shaping Modern Digital Marketing**

- Examine the impact of platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn on marketing strategies. - Include insights into creating successful social media campaigns.

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- 6. Measuring Success: The Importance of Analytics in Digital Marketing**

- Discuss the critical role of data and analytics in refining marketing strategies. - Highlight popular tools like Google Analytics and HubSpot.

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- 7. Content Marketing: The Heart of Digital Marketing**

- Explore the role of blogs, videos, podcasts, and other content types in engaging audiences. - Include tips for creating compelling content.

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- 8. How Digital Marketing Drives E-commerce Success**

- Highlight the synergy between digital marketing and online shopping. - Discuss strategies like retargeting ads, email marketing, and customer reviews.

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- 9. Common Digital Marketing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them**

- Identify pitfalls such as neglecting mobile optimization, ignoring analytics, or overloading audiences. - Offer practical solutions to overcome these challenges.

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- 10. The Future of Digital Marketing: What to Expect in the Next Decade**

- Predict future trends, such as the integration of AR/VR, increased automation, and hyper-personalization. - Highlight the importance of staying adaptable in an ever-evolving landscape.

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Let me know which topic you'd like me to start drafting or if you'd prefer to adjust these ideas!

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Thank you

My interaction with you was the most pleasant I've had on Wikipedia and I've been on here for five years. A million times thank you! Napoleonjosephine2020 (talk) 09:58, 22 January 2025 (UTC)

@Napoleonjosephine2020 No problem! Ultraodan (talk) 10:03, 22 January 2025 (UTC)

Question from Mithillessh (10:08, 23 January 2025)

Hi I am trying to write a wiki page on my website, we have newspaper articles and all that, can you help me with that? --Mithillessh (talk) 10:08, 23 January 2025 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia @Mithillessh! Firstly, make sure you declare your conflict of interest in some way when doing this (see WP:DISCLOSE), just saying it here won't get noticed.

There is a general guide for COI editing that could help you. For making the article, you should do this through the articles for creation process. Ultraodan (talk) 10:13, 23 January 2025 (UTC)

Question from Anupamdas1985 (17:36, 29 January 2025)

Hi. I am new to Wikipedia. Thanks for being my mentor. I believe that I have noticed some articles about an Individual or an organization that are only for promotional purposes. They do not have any other sources in the internet that can be used for citation. What to do in this situation? --Anupamdas1985 (talk) 17:36, 29 January 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Anupamdas1985 and welcome in! If you notice purely promotional articles, you can tag them with {{Template:Promotional}} or {{Template:POV}} at the top of the page. If its something that has no independent citations and no independent citations exist, then it might lack WP:Notability and should be considered for deletion at WP:AFD.

If you aren't sure, I'm happy to take a look at any specific articles you're worried about. Ultraodan (talk) 04:33, 30 January 2025 (UTC)

@Ultraodan Thanks for the guidance. Appreciate it. Anupamdas1985 (talk) 05:35, 30 January 2025 (UTC)

Question from Wow.ads (12:17, 30 January 2025)

Who is best digital marketing strategist --Wow.ads (talk) 12:17, 30 January 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Wow.ads, I don't think it's possible to call anyone in a specific field the best. These categories could be helpful: Category:Internet marketing people and Category:Digital marketing companies. If this doesn't help, you might get more help asking at the miscellaneous reference desk. Ultraodan (talk) 05:45, 31 January 2025 (UTC)

Question from Yorhpmo (01:47, 31 January 2025)

Hello, thank you so much. No question yet. --Yorhpmo (talk) 01:47, 31 January 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Yorhpmo and welcome to Wikipedia! If you ever have any questions feel free to ask me, or at the teahouse. I've just put a welcome message on your talk page with a bunch of useful links to help you get started, don't feel pressured to read through them all in their entirety though (it is a lot). Ultraodan (talk) 05:47, 31 January 2025 (UTC)

Question from Yorhpmo on Anika Omphroy (20:07, 31 January 2025)

I noticed you placed a tone tag on the page. I read the link you sent. Please explain the tone that you see an issue with? --Yorhpmo (talk) 20:07, 31 January 2025 (UTC)

@Yorhpmo Sure. Things like describing her election as a significant turn of events and that This unexpected outcome reshaped the political landscape. Also saying she demonstrated her energy and passion. There might be others but at a glace. The issue is that these present her in a highly positive tone (must be neutral) instead of focusing on the details of what happened. If these can be attributed to someone it would be fine. For example Political analysist John Doe described her election as a significant turn of events Ultraodan (talk) 22:35, 31 January 2025 (UTC)

Thank you. I will add where the language came from. It comes from the editorial sited. I will use the direct language. Is it normal to flag rather than inbox a new person learning? Yorhpmo (talk) 00:18, 1 February 2025 (UTC)

@Yorhpmo If it's an issue with a single edit the norm is to mention it on your talk page. I added the tag so that anyone could notice and deal with the issue. Ultraodan (talk) 00:28, 1 February 2025 (UTC)

Thank you for helping me learn. Yorhpmo (talk) 00:36, 1 February 2025 (UTC)

My pleasure! Ultraodan (talk) 00:39, 1 February 2025 (UTC)

@Yorhpmo I've just seen your edit. Very good job! Ultraodan (talk) 07:42, 1 February 2025 (UTC)

January 2025 GOCE drive awards

		The Cleanup Barnstar
		This barnstar is awarded to Ultraodan for copy edits totaling over 12,000 words (including bonus and rollover words) during the GOCE January 2025 Backlog Elimination Drive. Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions! Dhtwiki (talk) 11:27, 3 February 2025 (UTC)

		Guild of Copy Editors Leaderboard Award: Total Articles, 3rd Place
		This Leaderboard Barnstar is awarded to Ultraodan for copyediting 15 articles during the GOCE January 2025 Backlog Elimination Drive. Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions! Dhtwiki (talk) 11:27, 3 February 2025 (UTC)

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Question from Oculam on Perplexity AI (04:13, 22 February 2025)

Write a RRL of this our title:"Narrative of Acceptance: LGBTQIA+ Adolescents Sharing and Coming Out Journeys" Include also the references --Oculam (talk) 04:13, 22 February 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Oculam, this is not Perplexity AI. You want to go to their website to use it. I think that's the mistake here. Ultraodan (talk) 06:50, 26 February 2025 (UTC)

Question from CanadianClassic (20:31, 24 February 2025)

Hey I'm working on a project in sandbox and I was wondering what is the command to create a line to separate text? --CanadianClassic (talk) 20:31, 24 February 2025 (UTC)

Hi @CanadianClassic, there's a few things you could be looking for. I'm gonna assume you're working in the source editor (since that's what I'm familiar with) but if you use visual say and I'll see if I can figure it out in that.

If you want a simple break between lines:

Foo
More Foo

you can use

<br/>

If you want a line across the page. This isn't normally done outside of section headings (like the one above your question). To get something like that you can use == Foo ==. Ultraodan (talk) 06:56, 26 February 2025 (UTC)

Thanks Ultra! Your help means the world. Look forward to factually contributing to Wikipedia for many moons to come!

with care,

CanadianClassics CanadianClassic (talk) 17:48, 26 February 2025 (UTC)

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Question from Yuusufcolow on LGBTQ rights in Somalia (18:56, 4 March 2025)

I said I am a Somali and I pray for you. I am LGBT, especially Bottom. --Yuusufcolow (talk) 18:56, 4 March 2025 (UTC)

Question from Anupamdas1985 (11:29, 9 March 2025)

Hello. Why am I not able to send a message? Am I barred? --Anupamdas1985 (talk) 11:29, 9 March 2025 (UTC)

@Anupamdas1985 I'm not sure what you mean. You were able to send this message and you don't have any blocks so you should be able to talk on any non-protected talk pages. What exactly mean by not being able to send a message? Ultraodan (talk) 11:35, 9 March 2025 (UTC)

Never mind I just looked at your filter log. I've started another thread at WP:EF/FP/R#Anupamdas1985 2 Ultraodan (talk) 11:49, 9 March 2025 (UTC)

Don't fully understand what is happening but thanks.

All I ask is that if you (Wikipedia articles - Not talking about any individual) are keeping my information and other sources that I provided, then why not the source of my website which has the same information. Still, if Wikipedia say that they are not going to include my website, then there is nothing I can do about that.

Then there is a person who replied me via - info-en@wikimedia.org. Nothing against him personally but he told me that I have used some Philippines immigration website. A statement that is completely wrong. Anupamdas1985 (talk) 12:06, 9 March 2025 (UTC)

It is a long message that I was trying to send. I tried again and I can't send. It is some "automated filter" that is preventing me. So, issue is - I edited a page - 'Pomelo' - segment is 'In Culture'. Alongside some sources I added my website as source. The segment is being shortened and my website is removed. Although, many of the information and other sources that I provided are still there. But my website is gone. I tried to raise that issue to 'False Positive' page and send an email to info-en@wikimedia.org. I have been told via that email that I have used an immigration website as a source which is completely wrong. My website is not an immigration website. Anupamdas1985 (talk) 11:56, 9 March 2025 (UTC)

I think the best solution is to see what comes out of the filter report. The Pomelo content should be discussed on the article's talk page with the editors who shortened the section and removed your website. Although using your own website as a source is a horrible idea for neutrality and reliable sourcing. Ultraodan (talk) 12:00, 9 March 2025 (UTC)

I tried article talk page but it barred me.

Yes I agree that it is not neutral and I was trying to create some back-links. But I will argue by saying that - information is relevant and it is firsthand. It is not spam. We celebrate 'Chatth Puja' and use 'Pomelo' fruit for ritualistic purpose. I also experienced firsthand that other Asian cultures uses Pomelo for rituals. So, using my website (and other relevant websites) that has relevant information, is value addition to the Wikipedia article and its community.

2+ 2 = 4. Does not matter who says it, it is true.

But as Wikipedia is the owner, their word is final.

Thanks any way. Anupamdas1985 (talk) 12:21, 9 March 2025 (UTC)

I haven't looked through your website but you obviously cannot judge if you are an expert or not. Since it is your website, you are free to say whatever you want on it, true or not, which raises reliability concerns. Ultraodan (talk) 12:28, 9 March 2025 (UTC)

Copy edit tag

Hi Ultra! Did you forget to remove the copyedit tag on 2005 German visa affair? You've mentioned it as completed on your drive article list. I'm not going to remove the tag just in case you still want to copyedit the article TNM101 (chat) 11:10, 14 March 2025 (UTC)

@TNM101 Thank you so much for catching that. I've just removed it. Ultraodan (talk) 23:56, 14 March 2025 (UTC)

No problem! TNM101 (chat) 03:47, 15 March 2025 (UTC)

Question from Foxi.1995 (17:25, 20 March 2025)

Hello! It's the first time I'm actually trying to help on Wikipedia and I want to know about the general stuff I should know. For example: how to put a citation, what pages I should start for, etc. please reply when you have the time to. --Foxi.1995 (talk) 17:25, 20 March 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Foxi.1995 and welcome to Wikipedia! I can see someone already put a welcome message on your talk page with a bunch of useful links for getting started - those are really useful. There's a list of helpful guides at Help:Getting started.

For putting a citation, there is a "cite" button on the editor that helps you do this. It's very useful for the most common types of citations.

I recommend starting working on pages on topics that you are passionate about (but don't have a conflict of interest with).

If you've got any specific questions please feel free to ask me. Happy editing! Ultraodan (talk) 06:09, 21 March 2025 (UTC)

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Question from Estoesta Mg (01:37, 25 March 2025)

Can I make The Lingo Show the Movie. The Movie is Rated G. --Estoesta Mg (talk) 01:37, 25 March 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Estoesta Mg and welcome to Wikipedia! You can absolutely make an article for that movie if it is notable. The notability requirement for films is explained at WP:NFILM.

For your first article I highly recommend using the Articles for Creation process. You can read more about that at WP:AFC.

I've also just posted a welcome message to your talk page with a bunch of helpful links. Feel free to ask me any questions you have or ask at the Teahouse. Happy editing! Ultraodan (talk) 06:55, 25 March 2025 (UTC)

Happy First Edit Day!

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Question from Владимир журавлев (18:38, 29 March 2025)

Привет, как написать про себя? --Владимир журавлев (talk) 18:38, 29 March 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Владимир журавлев, if you want to write in Russian, you can write on the Russian Wikipedia. If you're here to write in English, please respond in English and I'll give you more help. Ultraodan (talk) 23:02, 29 March 2025 (UTC)

Question from Hasuna252 (03:53, 30 March 2025)

Hello Hiro , I hope you're doing well I just wanted to ask for advice for editing and translating some articles in Wikipedia , I am Arabic and want to translate articles in the website that doesn't have Arabic translate , so if you have advice it would help me make some Topics more widespread among Arab Thanks for your time --Hasuna252 (talk) 03:53, 30 March 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Hasuna252, I've got no experience in this but for translating articles from English to Arabic I think you would find more help at the Arabic Wikipedia. There's a guide about translating from English at WP:TRANSLATEUS and into Arabic at ar:ويكيبيديا:ترجمة مقالات ويكيبيديا. I hope this helps you. Ultraodan (talk) 05:50, 30 March 2025 (UTC)

Question from Soosee.yo (19:11, 30 March 2025)

Hi! Thank you for your assistance. Should I know anything essential before translating a Wikipedia page? I also wanted to know if I can add anything that's not in the original article. Thank you again! --Soosee.yo (talk) 19:11, 30 March 2025 (UTC)

@Soosee.yo Hi, the most important part is making sure you clearly state on the talk page where you translated the article FROM. You are absolutely welcome to add content that is not in the original, provided you have reliable sources (the standards for these vary between Wikipedias). Ultraodan (talk) 07:36, 31 March 2025 (UTC)

Question from AndrewKnowledge (13:46, 25 February 2025)

Hi Ultra. I am working on a draft of a page in my sandbox however I am struggling to get images to render in the correct way. I'm happy to share the code or if possible you can check out the sandbox https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:AndrewKnowledge/sandbox that I've built before publishing. Happy to discuss more or answer any questions - appreciate the mentorship. --AndrewKnowledge (talk) 13:46, 25 February 2025 (UTC)

Hi @AndrewKnowledge, I've just had a quick look. I can see three images on your draft. The third one is fine.

The logo is displaying but in infoboxes you don't want the image box as well. So instead of having | logo = [[File:PG-Full-Logo-Original(png).png|thumb]] you would use | logo = PG-Full-Logo-Original(png).png. Makes it display much nicer.

The other image in the infoxbox needs to be uploaded to work. How to do this is fully explained at WP:UPIMAGE. However, I don't think that image is actually needed. I can't see it adding anything that the existing logo doesn't already contribute.

I hope this answered your question. Let me know if you've got any others. Happy editing! Ultraodan (talk) 07:02, 26 February 2025 (UTC)

Thanks, Ultra!

Interested if you could expand on your 'can't see it adding anything' comment. My opinion on general pages is that there is more texture when information is demonstrated differently, and using a sample of Monster.com (similar industry - job boards) where they do have a corporate HQ image, which is why I was thinking to add the same for this sandbox. I take it you feel a bit differently? Interested to hear your stance in more detail. AndrewKnowledge (talk) 13:11, 26 February 2025 (UTC)

@AndrewKnowledge I stand very corrected. I think I was looking at the wrong image saying that, but what I said about needing to upload it still applies. You should be able to add it under the image parameter in the same way as the logo for the image at File:HQ_NemoursBldg.jpg but if that doesn't work let me know. Ultraodan (talk) 06:15, 27 February 2025 (UTC)

Very helpful @Ultraodan!

Sorry if I am being pedantic but I want to get this right by the formatting and Wiki SOPs; you mention 'image' parameter but I note that I have it as 'File:...' -- would this still be okay or am I using the wrong type/extension?

Also, semi-obviously, I intend to move this out of Sandbox and into production/public domain at some point. I've been providing what I deem as small edits across other Wikipedia pages I have some familiarity with where I know I am contributing to the greater overall knowledge; is there anything else I should be doing for prepping my page and my user account for the day when it is ready to publish? Being a contributor I know is looked at positively, just want to continue being a positive and active contributor.

Thanks for helping me learn. AndrewKnowledge (talk) 12:17, 27 February 2025 (UTC)

@AndrewKnowledge For the image parameter I mean the parameter in the infobox template. So the bit in the source editor that says |image = . You don't need to specify that it's a file when using this (and actually shouldn't). There's |logo_size = to take care of the size of the image. So instead of |image = [[File:Example.png]] you can just use |image = Example.png.

You've got the logo caption placed in the image caption. That would definitely need to be fixed to add another image there. You also have an external link in the image, if you want an image of the headquarters it would need to be replaced with that.

As for what you need to work on. You have a lot of statements (even entire sections) that lack sources. This needs to be fixed first. Ultraodan (talk) 00:25, 28 February 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Ultraodan

For the sourcing that you mentioned I've scoured to look for reliable fact-based sources. Is there a typical amount of citing needed per length of article? At least one, based on your comment? AndrewKnowledge (talk) 15:55, 4 March 2025 (UTC)

@AndrewKnowledge There's no sort of rule for citations per length. You need to have a citation for every claim made in the article. A reader should be able to look at your article and see what source you found every claim in. Ultraodan (talk) 02:58, 5 March 2025 (UTC)

Hey @Ultraodan

Thanks again for all your comments so far. I think I've digested the definition of a 'claim' and where one exists to add a substantive citation. Would there be anything more I am overlooking for the basis of a page that you can think of that would help make this the most appropriate at time of publication? AndrewKnowledge (talk) 15:22, 18 March 2025 (UTC)

@AndrewKnowledge I can't see any other immediate major problems from a quick look. The draft submission process can take a while so the earlier you submit it the earlier you'll either get it accepted or get more feedback. Ultraodan (talk) 03:49, 19 March 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Ultraodan

Tried to submit my page and it was rejected rather quickly - in less than four hours. Full description below. I don't want to lose my content so I've made some minor changes to give it a fresh update. I of course believe this is following policy and worthy of inclusion and hope to build many pages like this in the future, but am not sure what I am missing. Any insights? I've asked the AfC chat but couldn't hang in there more than 30min, no replies to my question to the general string.

Appreciate any comments you may have.

Submission declined on 1 April 2025 by Sophisticatedevening (talk).

This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies.

If you would like to continue working on the submission, click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.

If you have not resolved the issues listed above, your draft will be declined again and potentially deleted.

If you need extra help, please ask us a question at the AfC Help Desk or get live help from experienced editors.

Please do not remove reviewer comments or this notice until the submission is accepted. AndrewKnowledge (talk) 15:13, 1 April 2025 (UTC)

@AndrewKnowledge I'm not used to writing articles on companies so I'm not super familiar with how they are usually done. I recommend removing or rewording anything that could sound like it's advertisement - such as a detailed list of services, unless something is specifically relevant. If you want more help you can ask on the talk page of the reviewer. Ultraodan (talk) 06:00, 2 April 2025 (UTC)

Question from Saltflatbike (23:15, 6 April 2025)

Hi Ultra: I would like to add to the Harley Davidson XR750 page. It is course a race bike and I own the World's Fastest, in Gas and Fuel. I will gather my record books for exact speeds and governing body. Any subjections for me ? I will be gone for a little bit and will check back.

Thank You Mickey --Saltflatbike (talk) 23:15, 6 April 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Saltflatbike, you can absolutely add to the page. Just make sure what you write is from a neutral point of view and has citations from reliable sources. My only worry is that your record books would need to be publicly accessible to be cited. Ultraodan (talk) 04:54, 7 April 2025 (UTC)

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Question from Daniel Therrien Massi (14:04, 8 April 2025)

hello i will like some help to edit my wikipedia please --Daniel Therrien Massi (talk) 14:04, 8 April 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Daniel Therrien Massi, I recommend taking a look at WP:I for how guides on how to get started. If you are looking to edit an article about yourself, please read and follow WP:AUTOBIO. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask me. Ultraodan (talk) 05:36, 9 April 2025 (UTC)

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Question from Suveergowda (06:07, 19 April 2025)

How do I create a page on a person --Suveergowda (talk) 06:07, 19 April 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Suveergowda and welcome to Wikipedia! The first step is to check an article for this person doesn't already exist. You need to make sure this person is notable by Wikipedia's standards and that you can find reliable sources. If you know this person make sure you discolse that and if this person is alive you must follow the WP:BLP policy. To actually write the article there's a very good guide at WP:FIRST, since you're new you will have to use the WP:AFC process. I recommend editing existing articles for a bit first to get a hang on how articles are written. If you've got any questions please feel free to ask me. Ultraodan (talk) 06:13, 19 April 2025 (UTC)

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