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Gman124 21:29, 9 June 2009 (UTC)

Spider-Man 4 reply

Ok looking at this 1) It was completely unsourced. The lead had a line saying

Filming is expected t
In September 2008 

I don't think the filming has started yet and that doesn't even make a full sentence.

2) Did you just copy the entire page from somewhere? as I can see the following

Contents 1 Production of the film 2 Villains for the film 3 Fake Advertisements 4 References  

You know if you want to copy something from wikipedia make sure you hit edit and then copy.

3) what is the references section supposed to be. they are all jumbled up and for what are they for? they aren't linked to any line.

4) Do you really have a source saying which villians will apear rather than just what people wish they want. Currently it is an extremly bad article and not better than what's in the series page section of Spider-Man 3. So I have redirected to the series page again.

Also see WP:NFF regarding future film articles. I copied one line from it: "Films that have not been confirmed by reliable sources to have commenced principal photography should not have their own articles. Budget issues, scripting issues and casting issues can interfere with a project well ahead of its intended filming date."

So please don't start that article until you can provide enough info and until the filming starts. --Gman124 01:49, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

I have moved the article to Spider-Man 4 since that's the correct name. Though the article is really poor. Also you should look at WP:REFB to learn about the correct format about referncing. You are supposed to put the referene next to the lines not at the bottom of the page. And use the correct names next time. Gman124 21:51, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

As you have been linked to it already, I remind you that WP:NFF requires, in most cases, production to start in before creating articles about films. As such, I"m reverting spider-man 4 back to a redirect until the filming starts. ThuranX (talk) 23:38, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

It seems you aren't listening to others. What part of the WP:NFF guideline do you have trouble understanding? perhaps I can answer your questions? ThuranX (talk) 02:10, 15 June 2009 (UTC)

How to use Helpme

{{helpme}} Just copy the text as it is on your userpage (not the source text in "edit this page")--Edward130603 (talk) 21:08, 14 June 2009 (UTC)

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Your question.
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--Edward130603 (talk) 21:18, 14 June 2009 (UTC)

How does X work?

{{helpme}} After you click the reference button at the top, what do you type in it? --Red Slayer 20:56, 15 June 2009 (UTC)

The one that brings up <ref>Insert footnote text here</ref> when you click it? Its in the "edit" mode. Well, you insert a reference in the part that says "insert footnote text here". See also WP:CITE to learn about how to cite sources. Killiondude (talk) 21:10, 15 June 2009 (UTC)

RE: Protection

Once you all reach a consensus on the issue you can request unprotection at WP:RFUP. Until then, they should remain protected - edit warring is disruptive and not helpful in any way. - Rjd0060 (talk) 02:07, 16 June 2009 (UTC)

How does X work?

{{helpme}}

I want to replace a picture that has been put on one of the pages. How do I do that?

For replacing two separate images that are uploaded, see Help:Images and other uploaded files. Note that on books you should keep the first edition cover, and not update to more recent paperback images. I'm guessing that is the case I would recommend reverting File:Pointblanc.JPG and File:Stormbreaker.JPG back to the first edition cover. -Optigan13 (talk) 00:08, 17 June 2009 (UTC)

How does X work?

{{helpme}}

How do I move the contents in a sandbox and does the content in the sandbox get removed?

Which contents are you referring to? You can create personal sandboxes (for example at User:Valkyrie Red/sandbox) as many as you like in your userspace (refer to Misplaced Pages:User page for details). Those pages will not be deleted or cleaned unless you choose to do so or the content violates our policies. On a side note, please sign your posts on talk pages like this one using ~~~~. Regards SoWhy 11:29, 17 June 2009 (UTC)

How do I add a picture to a page that doesn't have one?

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I want to add a picture to page which doesn't have one, how do I do it?

• If you want to add an existing image to an article, type ] to the article – replacing File name.jpg with the actual file name of the image, and Caption text with a short description of the image. See our picture tutorial for more information.
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Proposed deletion of Runescape Riots

A proposed deletion template has been added to the article Runescape Riots, suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process because of the following concern:

No assertion of actual notability, no references.

All contributions are appreciated, but this article may not satisfy Misplaced Pages's criteria for inclusion, and the deletion notice should explain why (see also "What Misplaced Pages is not" and Misplaced Pages's deletion policy). You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{dated prod}} notice, but please explain why you disagree with the proposed deletion in your edit summary or on its talk page.

Please consider improving the article to address the issues raised because, even though removing the deletion notice will prevent deletion through the proposed deletion process, the article may still be deleted if it matches any of the speedy deletion criteria or it can be sent to Articles for Deletion, where it may be deleted if consensus to delete is reached.  Blanchardb -- timed 17:20, 4 July 2009 (UTC)

Can someone please help me fix this article?

{{help me}}

I wrote an article called Runescape Riots, and it is very accurate, however, I don't get the whole references thing and so I failed at adding references. Can someone please add the references. The site I used for all of the information was www.runescape.wikia.com

Please help!

Please see our guideline on using reliable sources, and see WP:CITE for info on how to cite things. There are only certain times that it is acceptable to cite a wiki, because it is a sefl-published source. Killiondude (talk) 21:46, 6 July 2009 (UTC)

To learn how to add footnotes, please see Misplaced Pages:Footnotes. For moreinformation about citing sources, please see WP:CITE. I'd say the best way to add your references is to use the {{cite}} template within a ref tag, like <ref name=name-of-source>{{cite web|title=...|url=...|date=...|accessdate=...}}</ref>. If you need to footnote another place with a source you have used before, you can simply use <ref name=name-of-source />—C45207 | Talk 21:49, 6 July 2009 (UTC)

You would need to find better sources, as explained above - such as published books or newspapers. For help with how to actually make the references, have a look at my own guide, user:chzz/help/ref. Cheers,  Chzz  ►  21:52, 6 July 2009 (UTC)

The problem is that you were using a primary source. To evaluate whether a topic is fit for coverage by Misplaced Pages, you must show the existence of secondary sources. Now on the deletion discussion page of the article, you have stated, basically, that you do not expect to be able to find secondary sources. The bad news is, this means Misplaced Pages cannot keep your article unless you are proven wrong about that. -- Blanchardb -- timed 22:25, 13 July 2009 (UTC)

July 2009

Welcome to Misplaced Pages. Please do not remove Articles for deletion notices from articles, or remove other people's comments in Articles for deletion debates, as you did with Runescape Riots. Otherwise, it may be difficult to create consensus. If you oppose the deletion of an article, please comment at the respective page instead. Thank you. -- Blanchardb -- timed 12:11, 13 July 2009 (UTC)

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Please do not add content without citing verifiable and reliable sources, as you did to Mario. Before making any potentially controversial edits, it is recommended that you discuss them first on the article's talk page. Please review the guidelines at Misplaced Pages:Citing sources and take this opportunity to add references to the article. Either provide a source for Mario being called "Mr. Nintendo" or stop adding it. If anything it should be placed somewhere else in the article, not in the first sentence. The lead is for telling the reader what they are about to read. Nicknames and such are not important for this.--Blake (talk) 18:42, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

I am "caring so much about it" because it is trival information that shouldnt be in the article if it doesnt have a good source, but even if you do have a source, it still shouldnt go in the first sentence of the whole article. It would be more in the form of "So and so has called Mario "Mr. Nintendo" due to his big role in Nintendo games." --Blake (talk) 18:51, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

I would suggest that you "stop arguing over this mere little thing" if you dont want to be blocked from editing, because of WP:3RR, as you have reverted this 4 times. --Blake (talk) 20:15, 15 July 2009 (UTC)