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If there is any area of interest I could help you get started in, please let me know.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to ask me on [[User talk:Sam Sailor|my talk page]]. Happy editing. ~~~~ {{Plsping}}
Hi and welcome, I hope you'll enjoy it here. Please allow yourself plenty of time to learn the ropes. I noticed you placed a PROD on [[BUNNYBUNNY]]. Patrolling and tagging for deletion is something I think you should wait a while with. If there is any area of interest I could help you get started in, please let me know. And if you have any questions, you are always welcome to ask me on [[User talk:Sam Sailor|my talk page]], although you are guaranteed quicker feedback at the [[Wikipedia:Teahouse]]. Happy editing, ~~~~
*Thank you, that's very kind. You are always welcome here if you have any questions, although you are guaranteed quicker feedback at the [[Wikipedia:Teahouse]]. Happy editing, ~~~~
Please don't monkey about with joke edits, such as your edit to BUNNYBUNNY. We try hard here to produce something we can all be proud of, and silliness doesn't help. Articles are monitored, and users messing around could be blocked. Why not try contributing something useful instead? Have a look at the links below and get stuck in properly:
Hello, and thank you for your contributions to Wikipedia. This is just a note to let you know that I've moved the draft that you were working on to BUNNYBUNNY. This has been done because the Draft namespace is the preferred location for Articles for Creation submissions. Please feel free to continue to work on it there. If you have any questions about this, you are welcome to ask me on my talk page. Thank you. -- Sam SailorTalk! 21:58, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
[[File:Information.svg|25px|alt=Information icon]] Hi {{SAFESUBST:<noinclude />BASEPAGENAME}}! You had submitted your sandbox as a draft, but I thought it might serve better as your user page, and I have moved it to [[User:{{SAFESUBST:<noinclude />BASEPAGENAME}}]]. You can find great ideas of how to develop it at [[Wikipedia:User page design center]]. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me on [[User talk:Sam Sailor|my talkpage]]. Again, welcome to Wikipedia, and enjoy your the experience! Thank you. ~~~~
Draft for review
Hi Sam Sailor/Boilerplates! You had submitted your sandbox as a draft, but I thought it might serve better as your user page, and I have moved it to User:Sam Sailor/Boilerplates. You can find great ideas of how to develop it at Wikipedia:User page design center. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me on my talkpage. Again, welcome to Wikipedia, and enjoy your the experience! Thank you. Sam SailorTalk! 21:58, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
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AFCRHS.js
Hi {{subst:BASEPAGENAME}}. For replying to redirect requests at [[WP:AFC/R]], [[User:Enterprisey|Enterprisey]]'s [[User:Enterprisey/AFCRHS|AFCR Helper Script]] is a timesaver. Install it by adding the following to [[Special:Mypage/common.js|your <tt>common.js</tt> file]]: <code>{{tlsp|js|User:Enterprisey/AFCRHS.js}}</code>, save and [[Wikipedia:Bypass your cache|bypass your browser cache]]. This script handles both redirect and category requests, and [[WP:RCAT|categorizes]] the former. ~~~~
Hi {{subst:BASEPAGENAME}}. For copy-violation checks, [[User:The Earwig/copyvios.js|copyvios.js]] works well. Install it by adding the following to [[Special:Mypage/common.js|your common.js]] or [[Special:Mypage/skin.js|your skin script file]]: <code>{{tlsp|js|User:The Earwig/copyvios.js}}</code>, save and [[Wikipedia:Bypass your cache|bypass your browser cache]]. It will add a "Copyvio check" link to the tools portlet that runs the current page through [[toollabs:copyvios|Earwig's Copyvio Detector]]. Regards, ~~~~
Hi {{subst:BASEPAGENAME}}. We have a little script, [[User:Writ Keeper/Scripts/deletionFinder.js]], that checks to see if a page has been previously deleted or discussed at AfD; if it has, deletionFinder.js provides links to the deletion log and/or AfDs to the right of the article title. Install it by adding the following to [[Special:Mypage/common.js|your common.js]] or [[Special:Mypage/skin.js|your skin script file]]: <code>{{tlsp|js|User:Writ Keeper/Scripts/deletionFinder.js}}</code>, save and [[Wikipedia:Bypass your cache|bypass your browser cache]]. For an example go to [[Emil Nielsen]] where, to the right of the article title, you see the blue {{Small|{{Color|blue|prev dels}}}} and {{Small|{{Color|blue|prev AfDs}}}} links when the script has been been loaded. Regards, ~~~~
Hi Sam Sailor/Boilerplates. We have a little script, User:Writ Keeper/Scripts/deletionFinder.js, that checks to see if a page has been previously deleted or discussed at AfD; if it has, deletionFinder.js provides links to the deletion log and/or AfDs to the right of the article title. Install it by adding the following to your common.js or your skin script file: {{subst:js|User:Writ Keeper/Scripts/deletionFinder.js}}, save and bypass your browser cache. For an example go to Emil Nielsen where, to the right of the article title, you see the blue prev dels and prev AfDs links when the script has been been loaded. Regards, Sam SailorTalk! 19:00, 10 May 2016 (UTC)
googleTitle.js
Hi {{subst:BASEPAGENAME}}. We have a little script, [[User:Writ Keeper/Scripts/googleTitle.js]], that adds a link next to an article's title that will open a new tab with a Google search for that title (with -wikipedia.org, suppressing results from Wikipedia itself, and without any tags, like (disambiguation)), making it easier to find sources. Install it by adding the following to [[Special:Mypage/common.js|your common.js]] or [[Special:Mypage/skin.js|your skin script file]]: <code>{{tlsp|js|User:Writ Keeper/Scripts/googleTitle.js}}</code>, save and [[Wikipedia:Bypass your cache|bypass your browser cache]]. Then go to any article where, to the right of the article title, you see the blue {{Small|{{Color|blue|Search Google}}}} link when the script has been been loaded. Regards, ~~~~
Hi Sam Sailor/Boilerplates. We have a little script, User:Writ Keeper/Scripts/googleTitle.js, that adds a link next to an article's title that will open a new tab with a Google search for that title (with -wikipedia.org, suppressing results from Wikipedia itself, and without any tags, like (disambiguation)), making it easier to find sources. Install it by adding the following to your common.js or your skin script file: {{subst:js|User:Writ Keeper/Scripts/googleTitle.js}}, save and bypass your browser cache. Then go to any article where, to the right of the article title, you see the blue Search Google link when the script has been been loaded. Regards, Sam SailorTalk! 19:00, 10 May 2016 (UTC)
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Both parameters should be specified for this template; while it will work without the second parameter specified, it is considered poor form on most noticeboards to not include a reason, or to at least sign and datestamp it. At Wikipedia:Editor assistance/Requests (WP:EAR) at least, such timestamps are used for determining when to archive a thread.
Request was: Although it is very obvious that the title of the article is wrong, I have met very strong opposition from several users. These users started by presenting very weak arguments, and when I pointed out those weaknesses, they refused to respond and adopted an uncivil behaviour that violates Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. I have told them about these violations but they have ignored me. Some of these users are very experienced editors, including one who is in the top 3000 list. I have searched the help for ways of resolving this problem, but I have found so many options that I am overwhelmed. I'd like to get some advice about the best way of solving this problem.
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*The best and most proper way is to file via [[WP:RM|Requested moves]]. Other content [[WP:DR|dispute resolution]] processes (such as Third Opinion, Dispute Resolution Noticeboard, and Formal Mediation) will generally not take cases involving article names since RM has a built-in process for resolving disputes involving those issues. Issues involving conduct should be resolved by either talking with an [[WP:SYSOP|administrator]] or, after carefully reading and following the instructions, filing at [[WP:ANI|ANI]]. ''This'' noticeboard, however, is not for the purpose of resolving disputes.
The best and most proper way is to file via Requested moves. Other content dispute resolution processes (such as Third Opinion, Dispute Resolution Noticeboard, and Formal Mediation) will generally not take cases involving article names since RM has a built-in process for resolving disputes involving those issues. Issues involving conduct should be resolved by either talking with an administrator or, after carefully reading and following the instructions, filing at ANI. This noticeboard, however, is not for the purpose of resolving disputes.
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New user asking if they can create an article about themselves
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:{{Helped}}
:Welcome to Wikipedia, {{SAFESUBST:<noinclude />BASEPAGENAME}}. If you mean, writing an article about yourself, that is not what Wikipedia is for. There are plenty of sites like Facebook and LinkedIn where you can write about yourself, but Wikipedia is different - a project to build an [[WP:ENC|encyclopedia]], and writing about oneself is ''strongly'' discouraged, for reasons explained at [[WP:Wikipedia is not about YOU|Wikipedia is not about YOU]] and [[Wikipedia:Autobiography]].
:You have a "User page" at [[User:{{SAFESUBST:<noinclude />BASEPAGENAME}}]] where you can say something about yourself, if you choose, but that should be mainly about yourself in relation to your Wikipedia activities. See [[WP:NOTWEBHOST]]:
<blockquote>"[[Wikipedia:Wikipedians|Wikipedians]] have their own [[Wikipedia:User page|user pages]], but they should be used primarily to present information relevant to working on the encyclopedia. [[WP:UPYES|Limited biographical information]] is allowed, but user pages should not function as personal webpages or be repositories for large amounts of material that is irrelevant to collaborating on Wikipedia. If you are looking to make a personal webpage or [[blog]] or to post your résumé, please make use of one of the many free providers on the Internet or any hosting included with your Internet account."</blockquote>
:There is more guidance at [[WP:UPYES]] about what is appropriate for user pages. I hope this helped, and if you have further questions, you are always welcome to ask me on [[User talk:Sam Sailor|my talk page]], although you are guaranteed quicker feedback at the [[Wikipedia:Teahouse|]]. Regards, ~~~~
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Welcome to Wikipedia, Sam Sailor/Boilerplates. If you mean, writing an article about yourself, that is not what Wikipedia is for. There are plenty of sites like Facebook and LinkedIn where you can write about yourself, but Wikipedia is different - a project to build an encyclopedia, and writing about oneself is strongly discouraged, for reasons explained at Wikipedia is not about YOU and Wikipedia:Autobiography.
You have a "User page" at User:Sam Sailor/Boilerplates where you can say something about yourself, if you choose, but that should be mainly about yourself in relation to your Wikipedia activities. See WP:NOTWEBHOST:
"Wikipedians have their own user pages, but they should be used primarily to present information relevant to working on the encyclopedia. Limited biographical information is allowed, but user pages should not function as personal webpages or be repositories for large amounts of material that is irrelevant to collaborating on Wikipedia. If you are looking to make a personal webpage or blog or to post your résumé, please make use of one of the many free providers on the Internet or any hosting included with your Internet account."
There is more guidance at WP:UPYES about what is appropriate for user pages. I hope this helped, and if you have further questions, you are always welcome to ask me on my talk page, although you are guaranteed quicker feedback at the Teahouse. Regards, Sam SailorTalk! 09:49, 5 April 2016 (UTC)
New user asking why their article about a company was speedy deleted under A7 and G11
*Remember to modify if no very close match is found on company web page, and never directly out the user.
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:{{Helped}}
:Hello, {{SAFESUBST:<noinclude />BASEPAGENAME}}, and again welcome to Wikipedia! [[BUNNYBUNNY]] was [[WP:CSD|speedy deleted]] for being [[WP:G11|unambiguous advertising or promotion]] and [[WP:A7|without an indication why its subject was important or significant]]. Should you wish to recreate it, I suggest you use the [[Wikipedia:Article wizard|]] after having read [[Wikipedia:Your first article|]].
:As your username, {{{{{|safesubst:}}}BASEPAGENAME}}, resembles a named employee found [http://BUNNYBUNNY-WEBPAGENAME.com/ on the company web page], please be reminded that if you have an external relationship with the people, places, or things [[Special:Contributions/{{{{{|safesubst:}}}BASEPAGENAME}}|you write about]] on Wikipedia, you may have a [[conflict of interest]] (COI). Editors with a COI may be unduly influenced by their connection to the topic, and it is important when editing Wikipedia articles that such connections be completely transparent. See the '''[[Wikipedia:Conflict of interest|conflict of interest guideline]]''' and [[Wikipedia:FAQ/Organizations|FAQ for organizations]] for more information. In particular, we ask that you please:
*'''avoid editing or creating''' articles related to you and your family, friends, school, company, club, or organization, as well as any competing companies' projects or products;
* instead, you are encouraged to '''propose changes''' on the Talk pages of affected article(s) (see the {{tl|request edit}} template);
* when discussing affected articles, '''disclose''' your COI (see [[Wikipedia:Conflict of interest#Declaring an interest|WP:DISCLOSE]]);
*'''avoid linking''' to the Wikipedia article or to the website of your organization in other articles (see [[Wikipedia:Spam|WP:SPAM]]);
*'''exercise great caution''' so that you do not violate Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Core content policies|content policies]].
:In addition, you must disclose your employer, client, and affiliation with respect to any contribution for which you receive, or expect to receive, compensation (see [[Wikipedia:Paid-contribution disclosure|WP:PAID]]).
:Please take a few moments to read and review Wikipedia's policies regarding conflicts of interest, especially those pertaining to [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]] and [[Wikipedia:Verifiability|sourcing]]. I hope this helped, and if you have further questions, you are always welcome to ask me on [[User talk:Sam Sailor|my talk page]], although you are guaranteed quicker feedback at the [[Wikipedia:Teahouse|]]. Regards, ~~~~
As your username, Sam Sailor/Boilerplates, resembles a named employee found on the company web page, please be reminded that if you have an external relationship with the people, places, or things you write about on Wikipedia, you may have a conflict of interest (COI). Editors with a COI may be unduly influenced by their connection to the topic, and it is important when editing Wikipedia articles that such connections be completely transparent. See the conflict of interest guideline and FAQ for organizations for more information. In particular, we ask that you please:
avoid editing or creating articles related to you and your family, friends, school, company, club, or organization, as well as any competing companies' projects or products;
instead, you are encouraged to propose changes on the Talk pages of affected article(s) (see the {{request edit}} template);
when discussing affected articles, disclose your COI (see WP:DISCLOSE);
avoid linking to the Wikipedia article or to the website of your organization in other articles (see WP:SPAM);
exercise great caution so that you do not violate Wikipedia's content policies.
In addition, you must disclose your employer, client, and affiliation with respect to any contribution for which you receive, or expect to receive, compensation (see WP:PAID).
Please take a few moments to read and review Wikipedia's policies regarding conflicts of interest, especially those pertaining to neutral point of view and sourcing. I hope this helped, and if you have further questions, you are always welcome to ask me on my talk page, although you are guaranteed quicker feedback at the Teahouse. Regards, Sam SailorTalk! 13:22, 29 June 2016 (UTC)
IP users making edit requests-type {{Help me}} posts about things they could do if joining the ranks
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:May I suggest that you [[WP:REGISTER|create an account]], join the project, and help out? If you have any questions, you are always welcome to ask me on [[User talk:Sam Sailor|my talk page]]. Happy editing, ~~~~
May I suggest that you create an account, join the project, and help out? If you have any questions, you are always welcome to ask me on my talk page. Happy editing, Sam SailorTalk! 09:49, 5 April 2016 (UTC)
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Avoid excessively high or low expectations, but do make sure that the proposed edit improves the article.
When declining, try to submit enough feedback to allow the submitter to improve their request.
*{{Not done}}: the requested edit appears to be [[WP:PROMO|promotional]] in its [[WP:TONE|tone]]. Please re-submit a [[WP:RS|reliable sourced]] request written from a [[WP:NPOV|neutral point of view]]. See [[Template:Request edit/Instructions]] for more information. ~~~~
*{{Not done}}: please provide [[WP:RS|reliable sources]] that support the change you want to be made. See [[Template:Request edit/Instructions]] for more information. ~~~~
*{{Not done}}: the edit request does not seem to be representing fairly, proportionately, and, as far as possible, without bias, all of the significant views that have been published by reliable sources on the topic. Please re-submit a [[WP:RS|reliable sourced]] request written from a [[WP:NPOV|neutral point of view]]. See [[Template:Request edit/Instructions]] for more information. ~~~~
Not done: the edit request does not seem to be representing fairly, proportionately, and, as far as possible, without bias, all of the significant views that have been published by reliable sources on the topic. Please re-submit a reliable sourced request written from a neutral point of view. See Template:Request edit/Instructions for more information. -- Sam SailorTalk! 22:15, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
4. D. D|R – remove sourced content
{{request edit|D|R}} when changes ask to remove sourced content.
*{{Not done}}: please discuss the requested edit with involved editors first in order to establish a consensus for this alteration. ~~~~
Not done: please discuss the requested edit with involved editors first in order to establish a consensus for this alteration. -- Sam SailorTalk! 22:15, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
4. F. D|S – not specific enough
{{request edit|D|S}} for requests that are not specific enough.
*{{Not done}}: it's not clear what changes you want made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. See [[Template:Request edit/Instructions]] for more information. ~~~~
Not done: it's not clear what changes you want made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. See Template:Request edit/Instructions for more information. -- Sam SailorTalk! 22:15, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
4. G. D|T – belongs on article talk page
{{request edit|D|T}} for requests that belongs somewhere else.
*{{Not done}}: please make your request at the talk page for the article concerned. See [[Template:Request edit/Instructions]] for more information. ~~~~
*{{Not done}}: the value of requested edit is questionable. Please discuss the requested edit with involved editors first in order to establish a consensus for this alteration. ~~~~
Not done: the value of requested edit is questionable. Please discuss the requested edit with involved editors first in order to establish a consensus for this alteration. -- Sam SailorTalk! 22:15, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
4. I. D|C – has been discussed and no clear consensus
{{request edit|D|C}} this issue has been discussed and no clear consensus was reached.
*{{Stale-small}}: the issue has been discussed, no clear consensus was reached, and the discussion appears stale by now. Feel free to reopen the request or file a [[Wikipedia:Requests for comment]] if needed. ~~~~
NStale: the issue has been discussed, no clear consensus was reached, and the discussion appears stale by now. Feel free to reopen the request or file a Wikipedia:Requests for comment if needed. -- Sam SailorTalk! 22:15, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
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