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RFA2024 update: Discussion-only period now open for review

Hi there! The trial of the RfA discussion-only period passed at WP:RFA2024 has concluded, and after open discussion, the RfC is now considering whether to retain, modify, or discontinue it. You are invited to participate at Misplaced Pages:Requests for adminship/2024 review/Phase II/Discussion-only period. Cheers, and happy editing! MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 09:38, 27 September 2024 (UTC)

Question from Athiyagourav on File:MS Word 2007.png (14:46, 28 September 2024)

Ms word --Athiyagourav (talk) 14:46, 28 September 2024 (UTC)

Question from Theballadsosoft (21:22, 3 October 2024)

How do I mark a page that is in need of edits? Like, there's that bar at the top of some pages that says something like "needs citations" or "Page is written like its an advertisement:"

How do I add those recommendations/tags (I don't think they are called tags but that is the closest thing I can think of to call them) --Theballadsosoft (talk) 21:22, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Theballadsosoft, these template messages (also called maintenance tags, cleanup tags, cleanup messages) can be placed like any other template. If you're using source editor, insert the template right after the hatnote and before everything else, remembering to use curly brackets (as in {{more citations needed}}) instead of square brackets that are for links. If you're using visual editor, you can open the "Insert" dropdown and click "Template", then you can fill out the information and insert the template where the cursor is at. You can find more information and a list of such templates at Misplaced Pages:Template index/Cleanup. Liu1126 (talk) 07:17, 4 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Idris Yahaya Bikimcha (21:35, 3 October 2024)

hello, thank you for being here --Idris Yahaya Bikimcha (talk) 21:35, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Fallguy21 (22:53, 5 October 2024)

Hi there, I have a story that i want to share that will inspire millions of people I do have newspaper and Television news footage of my story, I fell 232 feet from a building back in 1990 and i was waist down paralyzed, I now walk that's my truthful story. can you help me share my inspiring story please and thank you. --Fallguy21 (talk) 22:53, 5 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Techlege77 on Trent Harris (14:15, 7 October 2024)

hi, very new to this and having read through the page i'm having trouble picking out the subjective wording. any general tips for a newbie editor or specifically on this page what i should be on the lookout for? many thanks :) --Techlege77 (talk) 14:15, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Techlege77, the tag was placed in 2020 and the article has improved quite a lot over the years, so I've removed the tag. In general, the identification of subjective wording is, ironically, quite a subjective process itself, but if you see an article sounding like an advertisement, or appear to be praising the subject without attributing the praise to a specific source, that's probably inappropriate language. This is explained in a bit more detail at MOS:PUFFERY. Feel free to ask or discuss with other editors if there're any cases you're unsure about. Liu1126 (talk) 14:26, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

great, thanks for the info! Techlege77 (talk) 14:32, 7 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Sam.tr.99 (09:15, 11 October 2024)

Hello , just started here, but i would like to create from zero , at least a draft of a japanise car company(they do modifications on luxury brands), because this page doesn't exist yet.Do you know if i am allowed to do it? --Sam.tr.99 (talk) 09:15, 11 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Sam.tr.99, you are certainly allowed and welcome to create new articles. The easiest way to do this is by using the Misplaced Pages:Article wizard. It will help you create a draft page on which you can prepare your article. When you're done you can submit the draft for review, and if it passes review it will be posted to mainspace for everyone to see. Good luck! Liu1126 (talk) 09:25, 11 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Sabio Viejo (01:28, 16 October 2024)

Hello! How do I create a page for my friend's band? Thank you. --Sabio Viejo (talk) 01:28, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Sabio Viejo. Firstly, you should check if your friend's band satisfies the general notability guideline and the subject specific notability guideline for bands. Then, you can use the Misplaced Pages:Article wizard to help you create a draft and submit it for review. This is both because you are a new editor and because you may have a conflict of interest. When writing your draft, please keep in mind the Manual of Style and the verifiability policy. Good luck! Liu1126 (talk) 09:23, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from W0lsZcZ4n (09:53, 16 October 2024)

Hi, thanks for the offer! I've been wondering for a while now, as I am trying to translate a few articles from English to my native language, but for as far as i see, the non-english articles are somewhat lacking, so I don't really believe that translation is the origin of those. Personally during my everyday use i turn to English article versions due to their vastly more extensive scope, and I'd like to see other language versions closer to those, and I'm wondering why is that not the case, and if there are maybe some legal restrictions that might be causing that. --W0lsZcZ4n (talk) 09:53, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi @W0lsZcZ4n, variations in article quality across different language editions may have many causes: differing editorial standards, the number and quality of editors, availability of sources in that language, etc. Legal restrictions may very well be one factor (see Censorship of Misplaced Pages for past examples), but the Wikimedia Foundation does its best to prevent government institutions from interfering with article content. A recent example was the 2024 Kolkata rape and murder article, where despite the Indian Supreme Court issuing a take down order for the name and photo of the victim, the Foundation deferred to the community RFC instead of forcefully removing the content. Liu1126 (talk) 11:17, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Lawcole (05:48, 20 October 2024)

Hello, I would like to be featured on Misplaced Pages as a prominent African educator with over 40 years of work experience at the UN and other international organizations such as the African Development Bank and the African Union. But there is an issue here of conflict of interest. My name is Lawalley Aba Cole or simply Lawalley Cole. Checking me on google can do a good article for Misplaced Pages. --Lawcole (talk) 05:48, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Lawcole, unfortunately, after searching on Google (and excluding social media sites like Facebook and LinkedIn), I do not believe that you would satisfy the general notability guideline or the subject specific notability guidelines for people and academics. These sources, even if presumed reliable and independent, regrettably do not describe you in sufficient detail. Even after inspecting all these sources, I have failed to gain any information beyond the facts that you are the Executive Director of CAFOR and you have a long experience in education (also fairly vaguely described), which would barely sustain a stub class article anyway. If you still believe that you are notable and have other available sources, you may submit a draft of your article through the articles for creation process, which is best done using the Misplaced Pages:Article wizard. Liu1126 (talk) 10:16, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

I have already sent this article. Please advice me if there are problems. LAWALLEY ABA COLE – SUMMARY PROFILE

Lawcole (talk) 15:04, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

I'll be frank here, this reads too much like a resume. It is filled with peacock terms (influential, distinguished, boasts, progressively responsible, illustrious, prominent, etc.; and that's just from the first two paragraphs), and is completely unsourced (see WP:BLPSELFPUB for rules on using yourself as a source, but even then the information still has to be actually publicly published). While some articles do have external links sections or bibliographies, your list of speeches, publications and links are overly extensive. I recommend that you read the Manual of Style and the verifiability policy before redrafting your article. Liu1126 (talk) 17:44, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

Okay, thanks. This was what I will call a very basic preliminary draft that needed to be refined to become an article that would match Misplaced Pages standards. I will certainly read the documents you recommend. 196.191.223.170 (talk) 20:11, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

I have tried to follow the Misplaced Pages guidelines as much as I can. How about this revised article, which can also be improved further with the guidelines? Lawalley Aba Cole

Occupation: Educator, Consultant, Executive Director

Nationality: Gambian

Lawalley Aba Cole is a Gambian educator and development consultant, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Coalition on Media and Education for Development Africa Forum (CAFOR), an organization that promotes reforms in African education systems. With over four decades of experience in international education and development, Cole has worked with organizations such as UNICEF, the African Development Bank, and the African Union.

Career

Lawalley Cole began his career as a teacher and later transitioned to roles focused on education policy and development. From 1991 to 2007, he served as Chief of Education at UNICEF, where he managed several educational programs, including emergency education initiatives in conflict zones like Zambia and Burundi. During this time, he spearheaded the "Back to School" campaign in Burundi, which helped over 500,000 children return to school after a civil war.

From 2007 to 2017, Cole worked as the Coordinator for Communication for Education and Development at the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), under the African Development Bank. In this role, he contributed to education and development programs across the continent, including efforts to address the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic on education in Zambia.

Cole has frequently collaborated with international organizations, including the World Bank and Commonwealth Secretariat, and has been involved in formulating strategies to improve educational outcomes in Africa. His work has often focused on aligning education systems with labor market needs and enhancing vocational training opportunities.

Contributions to Education

Throughout his career, Cole has been recognized for his contributions to education policy in Africa. His work has centered on improving access to education, particularly for marginalized groups such as girls and young people in post-conflict settings. In Zambia, he played a key role in implementing the Basic Education Sub-Sector Investment Program (BESSIP), which addressed the intersection of education and public health challenges, particularly in the context of HIV/AIDS.

Cole has also been involved in several initiatives aimed at promoting skills development and employability for African youth. His advocacy for integrating technology into education systems has been a hallmark of his recent work, especially during his time with CAFOR, where he continues to drive reforms in technical and vocational education and training (TVET).

Public Speaking and Advocacy

Lawalley Cole is a frequent speaker at international conferences on education and development. He has delivered keynote addresses at various forums, including:

• Pécs African Studies Conference, Hungary (2018)
• Africa Geospatial Forum, South Africa (2015)
• African Union-sponsored forums on youth development (2023)

He has also contributed to discussions on the macroeconomic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa and its implications for the continent's education systems.

Selected Publications

• Education for African Development (2017)
• Credit Support for Gambian Women: Improving Women's Access to Credit (2019)
• Some Issues with Higher Education in Africa, Hungarian Journal of African Studies (2023)

External Links

• Lawalley Cole on YouTube
• Interview with Lawalley Cole

Lawcole (talk) 10:37, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from AvidObserver (09:29, 21 October 2024)

Hi Liu,

I have been given you as a mentor. I hope you are well and firstly thank you for your time. I want to give you a perspective into my journey so you can appropriately prepare for any time or work required from you. Thus creating an immediate respect for your time.

I am simply on a journey of learning, my habit is reviewing science, history, economics and technology information. The material is quite diverse. I would like to try sharing the knowledge, one of my early lessons is, if you can teach something you will never forget it.

I want to be able to host vast amounts of knowledge personally. A bit of an addiction. I would in that spirit appreciate any and all knowledge you can provide.

Speak whenever you have a chance, I appreciate it. --AvidObserver (talk) 09:29, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi @AvidObserver, good to have you with us. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Liu1126 (talk) 10:45, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Lawcole (13:12, 22 October 2024)

Hello, please check this article. Can I publish it?

Lawalley Aba Cole Occupation: Educator, Consultant, Executive Director Nationality: Gambian Lawalley Aba Cole is a Gambian educator and development consultant, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Coalition on Media and Education for Development Africa Forum (CAFOR), an organization that promotes reforms in African education systems. With over four decades of experience in international education and development, Cole has worked with organizations such as UNICEF, the African Development Bank, and the African Union. Career Lawalley Cole began his career as a teacher and later transitioned to roles focused on education policy and development. From 1991 to 2007, he served as Chief of Education at UNICEF, where he managed several educational programs, including emergency education initiatives in conflict zones like Zambia and Burundi. During this time, he spearheaded the "Back to School" campaign in Burundi, which helped over 500,000 children return to school after a civil war. From 2007 to 2017, Cole worked as the Coordinator for Communication for Education and Development at the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), under the African Development Bank. In this role, he contributed to education and development programs across the continent, including efforts to address the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic on education in Zambia. Cole has frequently collaborated with international organizations, including the World Bank and Commonwealth Secretariat, and has been involved in formulating strategies to improve educational outcomes in Africa. His work has often focused on aligning education systems with labor market needs and enhancing vocational training opportunities. Contributions to Education Throughout his career, Cole has been recognized for his contributions to education policy in Africa. His work has centered on improving access to education, particularly for marginalized group --Lawcole (talk) 13:12, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

The language is much better, but you still haven't provided any sources. I would recommend creating a draft using the Misplaced Pages:Article wizard so that you can submit it for review directly from there, since I can't publish articles in your stead. Liu1126 (talk) 21:15, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Whitefang98 (16:40, 23 October 2024)

Heyy ... Can u help me how to edit?? --Whitefang98 (talk) 16:40, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Whitefang98, can you be more specific on what aspects of editing you need help with? You can find technical information on editing Misplaced Pages at Help:Editing and more general information on how and what you may contribute at Misplaced Pages:Contributing to Misplaced Pages. Liu1126 (talk) 18:02, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from S Pratheesh91 (09:31, 26 October 2024)

give me tamil articales only --S Pratheesh91 (talk) 09:31, 26 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from 300000kmoersecond on User:300000kmoersecond (14:43, 26 October 2024)

How do I change the page name --300000kmoersecond (talk) 14:43, 26 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi @300000kmoersecond, since you asked this question from your userpage, I presume you're referring to your userpage's title? If you want to change your username, you can request a rename at Misplaced Pages:Changing username. If you just want to change your userpage's displayed title without changing your username, you can do so using the {{DISPLAYTITLE:}} magic word (see WP:DISPLAYTITLE for more information; note that this doesn't actually change the page's name, it just changes what is displayed as the title). Liu1126 (talk) 16:50, 26 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Nawalbelkhirmahi (09:00, 27 October 2024)

Hello, I would like to write an article. How to start ? --Nawalbelkhirmahi (talk) 09:00, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Nawalbelkhirmahi, Help:Your first article is a fairly comprehensive guide to writing articles, which should get you off to a start. If you have any more specific questions, feel free to ask. Good luck! Liu1126 (talk) 11:04, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Baldheadedassassin (10:33, 27 October 2024)

Hey, I'm just trying to add images that I've already uploaded to wiki commons into my article. Can't seem to do it. --Baldheadedassassin (talk) 10:33, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Baldheadedassassin, please check that you have added all necessary elements of the extended image syntax, including the pipes and the double square brackets. In your first attempt to add an image to your userpage, you only used a single closing square bracket.

On another note in relation to your userpage, please read Misplaced Pages:Autobiography and the list of acceptable uses of userpages. Excessive autobiographies inside userspace may be deleted under the U5 criterion of speedy deletion. Liu1126 (talk) 11:11, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from IvanTimofeev01 (13:47, 5 November 2024)

Can I make a fictional page of a fictional character? --IvanTimofeev01 (talk) 13:47, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

Hi @IvanTimofeev01, the determining criteria for whether a subject, fictional or not, deserves an independent article is its notability. To quote the general notability guideline: "A topic is presumed to be suitable for a stand-alone article or list when it has received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject." So for example, well known fictional characters that have been discussed in numerous sources, like The Doctor, James Bond (literary character), Sherlock Holmes, etc, do have their own articles. Less notable characters that are part of independently notable fictional works may be described in less detail in the article of the fictional work, like the the Main characters section of The Chronicles of Narnia. Liu1126 (talk) 13:56, 5 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Shangeg36 (23:13, 6 November 2024)

how do u start your own pages on this Misplaced Pages --Shangeg36 (talk) 23:13, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Shangeg36, you can find a fairly comprehensive guide to creating your first article at Help:Your first article. If you have any more specific questions, feel free to ask. Good luck! Liu1126 (talk) 23:34, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

Thanks Shangeg36 (talk) 23:55, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from NLMTA (14:55, 11 November 2024)

How do I create a wiki page on someone --NLMTA (talk) 14:55, 11 November 2024 (UTC)

Hi @NLMTA, a general guide for creating articles is Help:Your first article. For articles about people specifically, a stricter set of rules at Misplaced Pages:Biographies of living persons also apply. You can also determine the notability of the subject using the subject specific notability policy for persons in addition to the general notability guideline. If you have any more specific questions, feel free to ask. Liu1126 (talk) 15:41, 11 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Filmpassion6 (10:47, 13 November 2024)

Why is some one trying to attribute the title 'Naidu' to one caste, despite there is a history of more than 1000 years of the title Naidu and several castes are found to be using it??? Why is such editing's with fake information allowed??? --Filmpassion6 (talk) 10:47, 13 November 2024 (UTC)

@Filmpassion6, can you give a specific example of the issue? Any information on Misplaced Pages needs to be supported by reliable sources; please check if the current claim in the article is supported by cited reliable sources, and if your counterclaim is also supported by such sources. Additionally, in case you're not aware, caste-related articles are currently under the "South Asian social groups" community-authorised discretionary sanctions regime; please take extra care to follow Misplaced Pages's various policies and guidelines and any possible page-specific editing restrictions. Liu1126 (talk) 13:14, 13 November 2024 (UTC)

Dear Sir, I being a Naidu from Rayalaseema have cited several authentic resources and evidence as links to my edits in the above article 'Naidu'. However, a few miscreants are trying to own it selfishly to their caste are deleting the evidence & links that I have given without even explaining why they are doing so. Therefore, I request you to lock this page from such stupid edits by anonymous, so that the current, genuine info about the info will be displayed & Misplaced Pages's reliability & trustworthyness will be protected. Filmpassion6 (talk) 19:15, 13 November 2024 (UTC)

I have partially reverted your last edit to Naidu. You used multiple unreliable sources, including Misplaced Pages itself, in the second half of your edit. In your second paragraph, asides from the usage of unreliable sources, you also were drawing conclusions from those sources that are not explicitly state, which is considered original research and hence prohibited. Finally, the language in your edit summary amounts to a personal attack on a certain group of people. Repeated or egregious personal attacks may lead to sanctions including blocks or even bans. Otherwise, I have no comment on the content itself, as this is not my primary field of editing. You are encouraged to seek discussion and consensus on the article's talk page. Liu1126 (talk) 20:55, 13 November 2024 (UTC)

Dear sir, please don't mis-understand or judge me, it is not an attack on anyone, it is all about projecting facts and truth. You don't know the plight of our girls who are getting lured and brain washed on this subject of confusion on matrimonial sites, what Naidu means, that, I have come across therefore I have decided to take a stand. You are saying I have cited from unreliable sources this shows your ignorance on the subject and poor knowledge. The problem is this, when you are an admin or an in charge of this page, you can cross check every link I have cited, if not you can write to me, I'll explain pin to pin with all the needed proofs you want. There is nothing like personal attack or spreading of hatred here, it is all about standing for truth. Therefore, this response from me, I have tons of work than fighting with you or anyone to that matter, I have nothing against anyone here, but if someone tries to twist the facts, I'll not let it go, just like that, I'll go to any extent to protect my identity and facts. Filmpassion6 (talk) 15:31, 15 November 2024 (UTC)