We are approaching the end of the 2024 WikiCup's second round, with a little over two weeks remaining. Currently, contestants must score at least 105 points to progress to the third round.
Competitors may submit work for the second round until the end of 28 April, and the third round starts 1 May. Remember that only competitors with the top 32 scores will make it through to the third round. If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, and you hope to get it promoted before the end of the round, please list it on
Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. Please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAN, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs. As a reminder, competitors are strictly prohibited from
gaming Wikipedia policies or processes to receive more points.
Djong (ship) has an RfC for possible consensus. A discussion is taking place. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments on the discus sion page. Thank you.
Merv Mat, I'm not an expert in this kind of article, but I'm worried it may get nominated for
WP:AfD. It relies very heavily on
primary sources and may not demonstrate lasting notability beyond
one event. If you can find any secondary reports or scholarship about the split, that would strengthen the article quite a bit.
Fritzmann (
message me) 02:52, 16 April 2024 (UTC)reply
Hello! Please tell me, how to write a Biography of a living personality involved in Creating awareness regarding health, hygiene and superstitions. --
Uttara Dey Sarkar (
talk) 13:49, 16 April 2024 (UTC)reply
Uttara Dey Sarkar, Wikipedia has strict standards for
biographies about living people. Please make sure to read and understand that guide before you write an article. When you are ready, you should look at
this page on "Your First Article". Click the blue "Article Wizard" button which will guide you through the process.
Fritzmann (
message me) 00:04, 17 April 2024 (UTC)reply
GA Process for Telephone-Pole beetle
Hello! About a month ago I had submitted a DYK nomination for the telephone-pole beetle, and you commented that it has the potential to reach GA status with some work. Would you be able to help me through this process? Thanks!
MichelleLi455 (
talk) 17:43, 16 April 2024 (UTC)reply
MichelleLi455, absolutely! I am currently working with the author of
Thistle tortoise beetle to do the same process. Take a look at the talk page there; I would have a lot of similar comments for your article. See if some of those critiques are applicable and do your best to implement them, and then nominate it for GAN! I will probably be able to start reviewing it in detail sometime next week. Also be sure to carefully read the article and copyedit it for any spelling and grammar mistakes. Glad to have you working so thoroughly on this topic!
Fritzmann (
message me) 23:58, 16 April 2024 (UTC)reply
Hello I made a wiki page and it won't let me change the name to get rid off draft from the name, how do I do it? --
RobertsC812 (
talk) 18:48, 23 April 2024 (UTC)reply
RobertsC812, I've added the template for how you submit on the draft. Please read the instructions there for what is required in the article before it is no longer a draft.
Fritzmann (
message me) 11:40, 24 April 2024 (UTC)reply
Redirect
Hi,
Mandazi is commonly referred to as Mahamri
[1]. How would I create a redirect for the
Mandazi page accordingly?
Any ideas for how to include this fact in the article and whether I can use
this as a reference that Mahamri is often called Mandazi (since it says Mahamri or Mandazi).
Hello
DingDongPingPong,
Mahamri is already a redirect to Mandazi. Reading the article, it also already mentions the other name in the infobox and in the section called "Preparation".
Fritzmann (
message me) 18:21, 25 April 2024 (UTC)reply
Thanks!
But, in general, how do I add a redirect? Pingy/Pongy 20:13, 25 April 2024 (UTC)reply
Help:Redirect gives a very good guide, and you can even create new redirects directly from that page.
Fritzmann (
message me) 22:31, 25 April 2024 (UTC)reply
Hello!
I'm just getting started as an editor. Dipping toe in, I tried to "copy edit" pages suggested by wiki. These pages had been flagged with issues larger than problems with copy. This one for example is highly partisan. Can you suggest a better approach to get started? --
Birdephant (
talk) 23:18, 26 April 2024 (UTC)reply
Birdephant, thank you for your contributions so far! Yes, many pages that need copyediting also have other issues. I recommend looking at
The Wikipedia Adventure, which is kind of a game-ified introduction to wikipedia. It will give you a lot of the skills you need to figure out those articles that are more complex, and even add information to things you are passionate about. I'm also available as a resource if you have more specific questions in the future and can help you with problems you run into. Very Respectfully,
Fritzmann (
message me) 12:40, 27 April 2024 (UTC)reply
Thank you, that’s helpful - I will check it out.
Birdephant (
talk) 01:43, 28 April 2024 (UTC)reply
WikiCup 2024 May newsletter
The second round of the 2024 WikiCup ended on 28 April. This round was particularly competitive: each of the 32 contestants who advanced to Round 3 scored at least 141 points. This is the highest number of points required to advance to Round 3 since 2014.
The following scorers in Round 2 all scored more than 500 points:
BennyOnTheLoose (
submissions) with 548 points, mostly from a featured article about the snooker player
John Pulman, two featured lists, and one good article;
The full scores for Round 2 can be seen
here. So far this year, competitors have gotten 18 featured articles, 22 featured lists, and 186 good articles, 76
in the news credits and at least 200
did you know credits. They have conducted 165 featured article reviews, as well as 399 good article reviews and peer reviews, and have added 21 articles to
featured topics and
good topics.
Remember that any content promoted after 28 April but before the start of Round 3 can be claimed during Round 3, which starts on 1 May at 00:00 (UTC). Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on
Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed.
Dear Sir Namaskar, I am new to Wikipedia, I request you to help me like a guru from time to time. --
Sulaimancreater (
talk) 16:32, 2 May 2024 (UTC)reply
I want to create an article about Brawl Stars, a game by Supercell. Can you read this article and tell me how I did?
Brawl Stars is a free-to-play game by Supercell. Brawl Stars consists of many characters to choose from, each having their own abilities. Battle of in Showdown, or maybe try out the new Ranked mode. No matter what player you are, you are sure to have fun. Want a friend to join with you in the battle? With the friend code, you can! Just go to friends, tell them your code, and boom! If Showdown is too boring, than try the other game modes. Supercell is updating the game consistently, so you will always have something new to do. This game may be free-to-play, but it is also pay-to-win. Have some birthday money that you just want to spend? With the shop, there are always new skins, skins, and skins to buy! Let's dive into the Ranked game mode. In Ranked, you will be paired up with people of your similar skill level (like showdown, but different), and the games are chosen randomly. Every time the new season starts, there are modifiers that will change how you play. With all this excitement, what will be next! Let's talk about Gem Grab, a 3v3 match all about grabbing the most gems. When you die, you lose your gems. With this fast-paced game mode, you will be sure to tier up fast. Brawl Ball, the soccer-based game mode about scoring goals. Join in another 3v3 of fun! Thank you for reading this article. I will update this for some of the best characters. --
DexterlyCell (
talk) 13:28, 3 May 2024 (UTC)reply
Due to repeated
vandalism at that article, it is semi-protected from edits by new editors. If you have parts of it you want to improve with reliable sources, place a message on the
talk page with your suggestion.
Fritzmann (
message me) 13:18, 6 May 2024 (UTC)reply
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've
begun reviewing the article
Hypericum aciferum 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
Thebiguglyalien --
Thebiguglyalien (
talk) 08:02, 4 May 2024 (UTC)reply
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've
begun reviewing the article
Hypericum russeggeri 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
Esculenta --
Esculenta (
talk) 03:23, 5 May 2024 (UTC)reply
The newsletter will not be returning to a monthly format (mainly because the author is busy failing every exam imaginable) and is on a bimonthly schedule for the foreseeable future.
The second round of the WikiCup was very competitive, requiring the highest points total to advance since 2014. Two TOL editors, AryKun and Fritzmann2002, advanced to the third round.
The March edition of our
monthly rolling contest was won by simongraham, who amassed 118 points from 21 articles on various species of jumping spider; in second place was Quetzal1964 with 109 points from 53 articles on marine ray-finned fish.
Quetzal1964 and simongraham were also the top two in the April edition, although Quetzal was ahead this time, with 68 points to simongraham's 48. In the annual leaderboard, Quetzal and simongraham are in first and second place respectively, with 291 and 246 points; in third place is Snotoleks, with 76 points.
... that the cherry blossom was used symbolically in Japanese World War II
propaganda, with falling petals representing "young soldiers' sacrifice for the emperor"? (8 March)
... that the Kīlauea lava cricket disappears from a lava field as soon as any plants start to grow there? (13 March)
... that
Julian Assange's lawyer argued that the rules set by the
Ecuadorian embassy requiring Assange to take care of his pet cat Michi were "denigrating"? (13 March)
... that
mule deer sometimes prefer the flavor of one Rocky Mountain juniper tree, like "ice cream", over another? (21 March)
... that the skeleton panda sea squirt was known on the Internet for its skeleton-like appearance years before its formal description? (26 March)
... that only one fruit but several thousand seeds were known when Allenbya collinsonae was named? (26 March)
... that while named for
alliums, the fossil Paleoallium(pictured) was not necessarily directly related to any allium species? (27 March)
... that the extinct genus Mixtotherium, meaning 'mixed beast', has traits of both extinct primates and
hyraxes? (28 March)
... that the fossil fern Dickwhitea was described from a single block of
chert? (28 March)
... that only six years after its 2016 discovery, the Meratus blue flycatcher(pictured) was found being sold in Indonesian songbird markets? (30 March)
... that the spirit liverwort is called such because of its proximity to the Māori afterlife? (31 March)
... that cultures of the fungus Lentinus brumalis have been flown on three different satellites? (31 March)
... that the English herbalist
Nicholas Culpeper claimed that eating alkanet leaves would make a person's spit deadly to serpents? (31 March)
Eufriesea purpurata
Korowai gecko
Paleoallium billgenseli fossil
Male Meratus blue flycatcher
April DYKs
... that despite its name meaning 'unscented', Hypericum × inodorum can smell strongly of goat? (1 April)
... that color-changing cats(artist's impression pictured) could help us communicate with the future? (2 April)
... that the white-tailed jay(example pictured) found in Ecuador and Peru was once thought to have been brought to Mexico by
pre-Columbian trade? (5 April)
Hey,
I hope you will be fine. I need you guidance on adding a biography on Wikipedia how can I add and any tips? --
KainatBatool12 (
talk) 07:35, 8 May 2024 (UTC)reply
Hello.!
I noticed that the rapper 21 Savage is not in this Category, I would like if he been added in the Category --
Adamindch (
talk) 13:29, 9 May 2024 (UTC)reply
Request for Review and Feedback on Michelle Valberg Article
Hello!
I am currently working on a new Wikipedia article about Michelle Valberg, a prominent Canadian wildlife and nature photographer. Given your experience and expertise, I would greatly appreciate your review and feedback on this draft to ensure its accuracy, neutrality, and compliance with Wikipedia's guidelines.
The article covers various aspects of Michelle Valberg's career, her contributions to photography, and her philanthropic efforts, particularly through Project North. I aim to create a well-rounded and informative article that reflects her significant impact on both photography and community support in the Arctic regions.
I would be grateful for any suggestions you might have on improving the article, especially regarding the balance of content and adherence to Wikipedia’s style and standards.
Thank you so much! Best regards
Bojamon (
talk) 16:46, 10 May 2024 (UTC)reply
Bojamon, I'm not particularly well-versed in
BLP articles, but after giving it a quick look it seems to be in pretty good shape. Here are just a few things I noticed:
There are a lot of subsections in the Career part; can you merge any of them? You can probably just have each of the topics be its own paragraph within the Career section, without needing any of the subheadings.
Parts of the personal life section should not be included, like where she spends her time
There is a lot of commentary on Valberg's motivations or commitments. These should be trimmed down and the article should focus solely on what she has done, or what recognition she has received
Other than that, let me know when you submit the draft for review and I can assist with anything the reviewer might point out that I missed.
Fritzmann (
message me) 13:50, 12 May 2024 (UTC)reply
Thank you so much for taking the time to look at it, I really appreciate the pointers and will make those changes. I'll let you know once I've submitted the draft for review! Thanks again.
Bojamon (
talk) 20:52, 12 May 2024 (UTC)reply
Hello,
I would like to ask about adding citations and references. How to add it? I have added a reference on
MTV Splitsvilla (season 15)
article Ideal Matches section and that looks odd <a smiling face with a drop of sweat, conveying slight embarrassment>. Kindly help me learn and fix it.
love love.
Dr. Trafalgar D Water Law (
talk) 07:07, 16 May 2024 (UTC)reply
Hello Fritzmann2002! I was curious how long (generally) does it take for my edits to be verified by Wikipedia and be approved? Thank you. --
UBCYR829 (
talk) 06:42, 22 May 2024 (UTC)reply
@
UBCYR829: all pending edits on articles that have edit protection are approved by volunteers, so the time it takes can vary. In your case, another editor reviewed your edits within about half an hour, but they were reverted for a few reasons. The biggest one is that the
lead of an article is supposed to be a short summary of its contents; in-depth details and commentary don't belong there. Those should go in the body of the article, where the bulk of the content is. If you have more questions about editing, feel free to let me know!
Fritzmann (
message me) 14:52, 22 May 2024 (UTC)reply
Hello. My edit for Bride of Christ keeps getting removed. Could you please help me understand why? I’ve included citations. Thank you!
Other interpretations
The New Jerusalem
As discovered in
Revelation 21:9-11, the only clear identification of the Bride of Christ in the New Testament refer to the New Jerusalem in the Book of Revelation. This would agree with the many Old Testament images depicting Yahweh God as being wed to biblical Israel.
With reference to the identification of the Bride of Christ as the Church, the following comments may be made:
It should be noted that the purpose of
Ephesians 5 is to describe the unity Christ has with “his body”, which is compared to the unity between a husband and wife. The point is not that the church is the bride, but that the church is united with Christ.
In
Romans 7:4, the Greek word translated by the KJV as “
married” is actually “to become” or “to belong to” and is used nowhere else in scripture to mean “married”.
Referring to 2 Corinthians 11:2-4, it is seldom noticed that
2 Corinthians 11:1 states clearly that Paul considers these verses to be an act of “
foolishness”. That is, he is being imaginative in order to make a point about the church’s dedication to God. He may not be saying that the church is literally the Bride; he is certainly demonstrating the folly of a church that is unfaithful to her Lord.
The only clear designation of the identity of the Bride of Christ in the Bible is found in
Revelation 21:9-11, where she is ident --
BKBrigham (
talk) 02:25, 23 May 2024 (UTC)reply
Women in Red June 2024
Women in Red | June 2024, Volume 10, Issue 6, Numbers 293, 294, 308, 309, 310
I need to change it from FLEXcon to Flexcon. The instructions I find online do not seem to match up with what I see while editing. Thanks!
James J Flexcon (
talk) 18:02, 23 May 2024 (UTC)reply
Hello. I got blocked for not citing sources, butI thought I did include a reliable source in my last link in the post. Could you please tell why
https://comeandreason.com/new-jerusalem-bride-of-christ/ New Jerusalem
does not qualify? I also cited interlinear bible sites to explain the meanings of relevant Greek words. Thank you.
Hello, Still newbie! I couldn't find a link you previously sent me for communications. I ran into some bugs with the gamified training you had suggested to me but was able to complete some of it. Also some of the test edits were in source only viewing formats. I'll need to review wiki code.
I haven't been able to enter the "talk" for an article. I see here that The Flintsones television program is described as an "animated television series." I considered substitute the word "cartoons" as this is both accurate and widely understood.
regards, --
Birdephant (
talk) 17:47, 24 May 2024 (UTC)reply
Hello Fritzmann2002 - Flexcon recently rebanded and I need to change the FLEXcon wikipedia page name from FLEXcon to Flexcon (capitalization change only). How do I do this?
Thanks!
Jim --
James J Flexcon (
talk) 18:59, 28 May 2024 (UTC)reply
Hello, I would like to add a bio page for a professional football coach & former player
I have attached link to verifyhttps://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/schnellsuche/ergebnis/schnellsuche?query=deane+gavin --
Opti92 (
talk) 23:15, 1 June 2024 (UTC)reply
Hello,
I would really love to get The Caribbean's Top Food Influencer by Forbes listed here. Can you help? --
AJagat (
talk) 23:37, 3 June 2024 (UTC)reply
AJagat, I recommend reading this article about
notability. If you believe that the subject meets the requirements, create an article using the wizard at "
Your first article". Follow the instructions and let me know if you have questions along the way!
Fritzmann (
message me) 09:52, 10 June 2024 (UTC)reply
TFA
Would July 12 work for you for the Hypericum? - Dank (
push to talk) 05:37, 4 June 2024 (UTC)reply
Dank, sorry for the late reply, I've been out of the country. Yes, that's perfect for me, let me know if there are any last steps or fixes before it runs!
Fritzmann (
message me) 09:50, 10 June 2024 (UTC)reply
Hello, how do I fix the grammar here? --
Sipho Lukhele (
talk) 20:44, 5 June 2024 (UTC)reply
Sipho Lukhele, feel free to click the "edit" button and make whatever fixes you see fit! Let me know if you have further questions about editing.
Fritzmann (
message me) 09:50, 10 June 2024 (UTC)reply
Hello Fritzmann2002, You have been paired at
good article review circles to review
R. Ames Montgomery. At the same time, another user will be reviewing the article you nominated. Please wait 24 hours or until all users have accepted their nomination before starting your review in case a user in your circle decides to decline their invite.
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've
begun reviewing the article
Hypericum huber-morathii 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
GMH Melbourne --
GMH Melbourne (
talk) 01:04, 12 June 2024 (UTC)reply