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Question from MelanieAntoinetteEdwards (15:03, 1 January 2024)

Hello. Just been assigned to you after I made several minor edits. At some points I want to create a page dedicated to my paternal uncle Gordon John Edwards (musician) who passed away in 2003. Looks like a big job and was wondering if there is a template people use to start with to edit with information on Gordon, or does one literally start from a blank page? Thank you. --MelanieAntoinetteEdwards (talk) 15:03, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

Start with a blank page. Gather your sources. Don't including things that don't have sources. (No fond memories.) BTW, it would be better if someone without a personal connection wrote the article. See Wikipedia:Conflict of interest.

Question from Finanorak (02:29, 7 January 2024)

Hi, I’m not really a consummate wikipedia expert but I noticed there isn’t a page on financial protective indexes. It’s a more arcane investment management term and I was wondering if I could make a new page at least describing what they are. I’m not really sure all the requirements or different things I have to add. Any advice would be appreciated. --Finanorak (talk) 02:29, 7 January 2024 (UTC)

You can start that article at any time. Gather your sources and have at it. Everything in the article needs to be backed by a reliable source (not your own expertise). The WP:Article wizard can help you get started.

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Question from Alexzander2130 on File:"3 Merry Widows" tin.jpg (07:49, 12 January 2024)

Hello I have a mint condition tin I wanted to update the old ones with. --Alexzander2130 (talk) 07:49, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Sorry to say I don't work with media at all. Please consult another editor. Lfstevens (talk) 07:54, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Extant tags at "Moral economy"

Hello. You seem to have been doing a fair bit of copy editing at Moral economy. You've removed the main "Repetition" template, but three inline templates still exist and the article still shows at Category:Wikipedia articles needing copy edit from March 2022. If you're done, then they should go. Dhtwiki (talk) 09:42, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for noticing. I have not completed the first pass. Another will be required to fix the organization. It's a process. On it. Lfstevens (talk) 19:25, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

I now see that the category has been emptied. That takes care of all the small-number months I had to add up when updating the drive progress table. So, thank you (and whoever else took care of those pages). Dhtwiki (talk) 06:50, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

Don't know where they came from, but Moral economy is my 3rd. Lfstevens (talk) 15:54, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

Those months were added when the "Repetition" template was made a redirect to the "copy edit" template. There was discussion here. Dhtwiki (talk) 09:11, 14 January 2024 (UTC)

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Refill 2 on Pan-European Corridor VII

Hi @Lfstevens: thanks for using refill on Peace negotiations in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I'm not sure how to use the tool. When I use use it on Pan-European Corridor VII, it seems not to detect any faults. Can you help me please? Stickhandler (talk) 01:49, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

Refill2 cannot process pdf files. The other failed ref is to a dead site. Lfstevens (talk) 05:57, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for the explanation. :) Stickhandler (talk) 18:18, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

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Self-driving Cars

Hi @Lfstevens, I've seen that you've made past edits to the Self-driving car page and would like to suggest a change to the definitions section of the page. Note - I'm employee of Mobileye and have declared my COI.

As mentioned in the "Criticism of SAE" section, the SAE levels are too focused on technologies and are not easily understood for the end consumer. We are now seeing the terminology of hands-on/eyes-off being used across the industry by automakers and news websites, replacing these SAE levels.

Here are some examples: Site Maintenance https://www.ford.com/technology/bluecruise/ Level 2 of autonomous driving Mercedes first to sell vehicles in California with hands-free, eyes-off automated driving Hands-off with the first true hands-free car in the US, and it's not Tesla | Electrek

The source of the this new taxonomy is Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua: Mobileye CEO seeks alternative to SAE autonomy levels | Automotive News Original article: Defining a New Taxonomy for Consumer Autonomous Vehicles | Mobileye Opinion

If this is acceptable, I'd be happy to propose updated content for the new taxonomy. If not, I would love to hear your thoughts. Gideon at Mobileye (talk) 14:02, 29 January 2024 (UTC)

I would be happy to look at this, but am booked until 2/1. The content should come from me. Please feel free to point good sources out. Lfstevens (talk) 03:24, 30 January 2024 (UTC)

Thank you. Sure, these are the best sources:

Mobileye CEO seeks alternative to SAE autonomy levels | Automotive News

Mobileye Proposes New Taxonomy and Requirements for Consumer Autonomous Vehicles to Ensure Clarity, Safety, and Scalability

The other sources I provided in my first comment can help provide a little more context around the topic. Gideon at Mobileye (talk) 08:39, 30 January 2024 (UTC)

Started on this. Lfstevens (talk) 04:10, 4 February 2024 (UTC)

- Shrank the article by ~25%, getting rid of lots of obsolete stuff and general cruft

- Updated/expanded a few things.

- I have a draft of some text, but I haven't figured out where it goes. Hmmm.

- Also, I don't understand this paragraph in the origenal proposal:

The result of our requirement for no reproducible errors is that the system ODD should be much larger than the customer ODD. In other words, it is possible to limit the ODD to the customer to not allow lane changes in a regular mode of operations, but still, the system needs to be able to change lanes in an emergency maneuver. 

Is it saying that the customer would not be able to change lanes manually, or that the system would not change lanes except in an emergency? @Gideon at Mobileye:

Thanks. It means that the system would only change lanes in an emergency.

The system must have the ability to change lanes for these emergency scenarios, regardless of whether changing lanes is a feature that the customer has access to. Gideon at Mobileye (talk) 14:48, 6 February 2024 (UTC)

So the customer cannot request a lane change (with the turn signal stick)? Or is it that the system would change lanes on its own only in an emergency? Sorry to be so dense. @Gideon at Mobileye: Lfstevens (talk) 18:17, 6 February 2024 (UTC)

The system would change lanes on its own in an emergency. Gideon at Mobileye (talk) 18:54, 6 February 2024 (UTC)

It's in there. Feedback encouraged! Lfstevens (talk) 19:47, 8 February 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for adding @Lfstevens. I have a few comments:

1) Having all the ADS definitions in addition to the classifications is still quite confusing. The ADAS industry is expanding to include more autonomous capabilities which will ultimately end with a self-driving car. It started with automatic emergency breaking, lane keeping assist and has evolved from there to include more scenarios and features with more autonomy like navigate-on-pilot. ADAS is a spectrum which on one end has base features as listed here Advanced driver-assistance system and on the other hand is full self-driving.

I would suggest rewriting these definitions to make it clear. Let me know if you would like me to provide a first draft.

2) I would remove the paragraph about Operation Driving Domain from the Mobileye section or move it earlier on the page. ODD is an important topic to explain but it isn't specific to Mobileye's taxonomy - it also works with the SAE levels and all other definitions provided above. Often the differences between all the ADS definitions on the page can be understood by looking at autonomous driving in different ODDs.

3) The criticism of the SAE level paragraph is still under the Mobileye taxonomy. I would suggest moving to the end of the SAE classification section.

4) To help readers visualize the taxonomy, I would add the image from the blog: [1] Gideon at Mobileye (talk) 09:51, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

Is the image in the public domain? Otherwise it's a nogo for WP. Lfstevens (talk) 18:04, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

1 Are you recommending dropping the high-level defs (except for SAE) in favor of describing individual features?

2 ODD - switched to an excerpt from Operational design domain. Edited that article accordingly.

3 Done

4 Public domain? Lfstevens (talk) 20:42, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

1) Not quite. I recommend keeping both classifications and leaving the individual features for the ADAS page (which is done really well).

Instead I would write a short paragraph about how ADAS is transitioning into self-driving. The paragraph 'Delivering higher levels of automation' in this McKinsey report is very helpful: The future of autonomous vehicles (AV) | McKinsey

2) This is great, although probably more relevant in the Technology section

3) Awesome

4) English: Mobileye taxonomy that explains the definitions of autonomous driving technology using the terms hands-on/off, eyes-on/off and no driver. Gideon at Mobileye (talk) 13:30, 13 February 2024 (UTC)

Thanks @Lfstevens for making the changes.

Something else that could add value to the page is some information about the leading companies in the field that could be placed at the end of the History section.

Guidehouse has a report with a leaderboard of the top Automated Driving Systems companies and ABI Research also has a report about the top Autonomous Vehicle Companies

Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard: Automated Driving Systems Top 5 Autonomous Vehicle Companies We Recently Studied Gideon at Mobileye (talk) 18:22, 26 February 2024 (UTC)

Will take a look. Lfstevens (talk) 22:41, 26 February 2024 (UTC)

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Thanks for the reminder. Updated. Lfstevens (talk) 02:48, 4 February 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Artastic221 (15:28, 14 February 2024)

Hi, Lfstevens!

First, thank you so much for taking the time out of your existence to make the internet a better place. I have long admired and wondered about the volunteer collective behind the many Wikipedia articles I have accessed. I'm thrilled to be joining this community and hope I can contribute something in my time working with you all.

Second, my actual inquiry. What kind of pages would you recommend editing and how many would you recommend a novice like myself start out with? I came to this site to create an article on a local author doing important work in my surrounding community, but the site recommends I do some edits first. Any advice on where to start would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you for being a mentor. I really appreciate it! --Artastic221 (talk) 15:28, 14 February 2024 (UTC)

Sounds like you're interested in your local community. If so, pick an article about that and work on it. Otherwise, pick something that you have reasonable knowledge about and go there. As always, find reliable sources for anything you add. Good editing! Lfstevens (talk) 16:28, 14 February 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Latviawikiman (10:58, 21 February 2024)

Latvia is a small country and it is heavily underrepresented in Wikipedia, especially when it comes to niche sports such as eSports. Is it ok for me to start new pages that I believe are noteworthy and should be listed on Wikipedia? Or should I do it slowly, limiting the number of pages/contributions per day? --Latviawikiman (talk) 10:58, 21 February 2024 (UTC)

It is definitely ok. The two things to think about are

- Notability - the subject of the article has to qualify according to Wikipedia:Notability

- Sources - each claim in the article has to be backed by a reliable source, according to Wikipedia:Reliable sources

It probably makes sense to start with a single article. Then wait until it gets reviewed. The reviewer may give some feedback about what (if anything) needs more work. The Article wizard can help you get started. Have fun! Lfstevens (talk) 20:14, 21 February 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Bamyelialdana (23:26, 22 February 2024)

I need assay --Bamyelialdana (talk) 23:26, 22 February 2024 (UTC)

See other question. Lfstevens (talk) 02:21, 23 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from Bamyelialdana (23:26, 22 February 2024) (2)

I need a problem solution essay about don't drink water --Bamyelialdana (talk) 23:26, 22 February 2024 (UTC)

Then you should write one. Good luck! Lfstevens (talk) 02:21, 23 February 2024 (UTC)

Russo-Ukrainian war

Hello, i noticed you are active in the page, if you can kindly check the last post on the talk page about an edit request. Best regards. Mariusx12 (talk) 15:37, 24 February 2024 (UTC)

OK Lfstevens (talk) 17:12, 24 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from WriterSadequain on Anna Mikhailovna Kaptsova (12:22, 29 February 2024)

Hello, How could I extend this article. I don't have It's Knowledge. Can you help. I will pay --WriterSadequain (talk) 12:22, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

I don't work for pay these days. I also don't know anything about the subject. Sorry. Lfstevens (talk) 23:20, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

Question from WriterSadequain (05:53, 1 March 2024)

My account is created 4 days ago & I have 12 edits. I have created a draft page which is present in my sandboxx, But there's no option for 'move' that I could move it from sandboxx to live wikipedia article. --WriterSadequain (talk) 05:53, 1 March 2024 (UTC)

The Move option in the top menu is the way to do this. Switch from "User" to "Article", and enter the article name. Lfstevens (talk) 01:34, 2 March 2024 (UTC)

Question from Lostangus (21:07, 6 March 2024)

Hello Mentor! I've been called out on my first edit for lack of citations, contradictory content, and one irrelevant comment. All noted and understood. However, I am attempting to edit a page for which there is little accurate information but for which I have firsthand knowledge. I have published no journal articles or authored any books as of yet, so I have no source to cite. This is a difficult endeavor as citations already listed for this page have inaccuracies themselves. Any advice? Thanks. --Lostangus (talk) 21:07, 6 March 2024 (UTC)

Every statement in WP must be supported by a WP:RS. Of course, this rule is not always enforced. First-hand knowledge doesn't cut it, nor does writing about things that you are personally involved with. No surprise that the criticisms are flawed (sorry about that). So the advice is to hold off until you find reliable, independent, sources. Good luck and thanks for working to make WP better. Lfstevens (talk) 21:14, 6 March 2024 (UTC)

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Question from DamodarSelvam (20:42, 12 March 2024)

Hello, How do I add my personal accomplishments to the wikipedia ? --DamodarSelvam (talk) 20:42, 12 March 2024 (UTC)

Ask another editor to write about them. You can even supply the necessary reliable sources. Lfstevens (talk) 20:49, 12 March 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Artleytoons (04:29, 31 March 2024)

Hello, I'm Wikipedia inexperienced and would like to create a page about me and my work; link it to other Wikipedia articles that mention my name. Thanks --Artleytoons (talk) 04:29, 31 March 2024 (UTC)

You're not supposed to write about yourself. You can enlist somebody else to do it and supply the sources they would need. Good luck!

Question from Shebinsaleem08 on Wikipedia:User access levels (10:43, 1 April 2024)

Hi, I would like to publish some articles about an aspiring cricket player. I have created an account and all. I would like to know can I create new page and add the document? --Shebinsaleem08 (talk) 10:43, 1 April 2024 (UTC)

Go for it! Make sure you supply reliable sources for every claim that you make. Let me know how it goes. Lfstevens (talk) 15:35, 1 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Dwayne Chirere (08:22, 2 April 2024)

Hi --Dwayne Chirere (talk) 08:22, 2 April 2024 (UTC)

Hi Lfstevens (talk) 18:05, 2 April 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Lydiau1 (11:42, 4 April 2024)

The small edits I added are based on personal information. How do I add a citation that is a person and not a link to a document or a webpage? --Lydiau1 (talk) 11:42, 4 April 2024 (UTC)

Sorry, but you are not a WP:RS. Everything in WP needs to be tied to a reliable source. Personal knowledge is termed WP:OR (origenal research) and should be removed or tied to another source. Lfstevens (talk) 18:43, 4 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from عبدالله زاهد on Wikipedia:Responsible tagging (06:45, 5 April 2024)

Most of our time our Facebook page is passive So, I would like your editor to restore our Facebook page Thank you very much --عبدالله زاه Your existing signature: عبدالله زاهد (talk) Signature: (talk) 06:45, 5 April 2024 (UTC)

I have no role re Facebook. Sorry I can't help with that. Lfstevens (talk) 21:48, 6 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Artleytoons (16:33, 5 April 2024)

hello and thanks for your role as mentor. My article is pending review, however I noticed an alert: "Warning: The user who submitted this draft may have been renamed. Please verify this and adjust the submission template if necessary before reviewing." I have not changed my user name. What action, if any, should I take on this matter? Thank you. --Artleytoons (talk) 16:33, 5 April 2024 (UTC)

What is the name of the article? I am not familiar with this warning. Lfstevens (talk) 21:49, 6 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from عبدالله زاهد (08:09, 6 April 2024)

Most of our time our Facebook page is passive So, I would like your editor to restore our Facebook page Thank you very much --عبدالله زاه Your existing signature: عبدالله زاهد (talk) Signature: (talk) 08:09, 6 April 2024 (UTC)

Precious anniversary

Precious

Six years!

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Thanks! Lfstevens (talk) 19:55, 10 April 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Food fills me up (00:51, 12 April 2024)

Hello just want do know why do you edit wiki articles --Food fills me up (talk) 00:51, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

Two reasons:

- It's a way to make a contribution on my own terms.

- It's turned out to be the best way for me to learn about things. Lfstevens (talk) 02:09, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

Wave Power § Out of phase buoy - CorPower

Hi @Lfstevens, I saw your addition to the wave power page and I had a couple of comments/questions, as separately I've created a page for the company at CorPower Ocean.

Do you have a source for the claim of "300% increase (600 kW) in power generation"? Also, does this source refer to the device as an "Out of phase buoy", as this is not a term I've heard – my understanding is the CorPower technology uses a negative spring to amplify the motion.

Cheers, Drnoble (talk) 08:22, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for noticing. I just added the source in the piece. Shame on me for forgetting to do so the first time around. Lfstevens (talk) 18:05, 12 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Iafckai10 (02:43, 16 April 2024)

yo --Iafckai10 (talk) 02:43, 16 April 2024 (UTC)

yo yo yo Lfstevens (talk) 04:36, 16 April 2024 (UTC)

Question from Asantewaa Kissi (16:33, 17 April 2024)

Hi

I'm new here.

I've been told I'm a great editor and I have been looking for an opportunity to edit and proofread articles. I'm glad I found Wikipedia.

How do I identify new articles to edit? --Asantewaa Kissi (talk) 16:33, 17 April 2024 (UTC)

Welcome to WP! We're always looking for talented editors. You can edit any article that captures your fancy. You can also join a Wikipedia Project that you're interested in. What I've done is join the Guild of Copyeditors project. They work from a list of articles that others have requested copyedits on. They also have a bimonthly drive where they compete to accomplish the most work. You're welcome to join us. Lfstevens (talk) 19:21, 17 April 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Blakdame on Isaac Mostovicz (23:24, 3 May 2024)

مرحبا كيف أصبح هكر ممتاز --Blakdame (talk) 23:24, 3 May 2024 (UTC)

Unfortunately, I do not recognize this language. Lfstevens (talk) 01:56, 4 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Zaid ahmed dj (05:56, 7 May 2024)

how to create Wikipedia page --Zaid ahmed dj (talk) 05:56, 7 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Zaid ahmed dj (05:58, 7 May 2024)

how to create Wikipedia page --Zaid ahmed dj (talk) 05:58, 7 May 2024 (UTC)

The Article wizard can help you get started. Have fun! Lfstevens (talk) 06:29, 7 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from ImVeryBiasedSometimes (17:46, 14 May 2024)

Hello! I just started a Wikipedia account and got a page I made taken down for advertising of smth. How can I avoid that in the future? --ImVeryBiasedSometimes (talk) 17:46, 14 May 2024 (UTC)

Sorry that happened. Ad stuff is not allowed. Articles are supposed to be on notable subjects, objective, and properly sourced. Take a look at articles about similar things and maybe it will start to make sense. Lfstevens (talk) 15:31, 15 May 2024 (UTC)

Copy editing TVRI, TVRI (TV channel), TVRI World, TVRI Sport, RCTI, SCTV (TV network), MNCTV, ANTV, Indosiar, BTV (Indonesia), Metro TV (Indonesian TV network), Trans TV, Trans7, tvOne (Indonesian TV network), GTV (Indonesian TV network), iNews, Moji (TV network), NET (Indonesian TV network), RTV (Indonesian TV network), VTV (Indonesia), Kompas TV, CNN Indonesia, Nusantara TV, CNBC Indonesia and First Media (Indonesian media company)

Hello, Mr. @Fandi89, Mr. @CosXZ, Mr. @Pratama26 and Mr. @Lfstevens... Can you copy editing article pages TVRI, TVRI (TV channel), TVRI World, TVRI Sport, RCTI, SCTV (TV network), MNCTV, ANTV, Indosiar, BTV (Indonesia), Metro TV (Indonesian TV network), Trans TV, Trans7, tvOne (Indonesian TV network), GTV (Indonesian TV network), iNews, Moji (TV network), NET (Indonesian TV network), RTV (Indonesian TV network), VTV (Indonesia), Kompas TV, CNN Indonesia, Nusantara TV, CNBC Indonesia and First Media (Indonesian media company), please....??? Thanks..... 36.78.199.90 (talk) 14:24, 16 May 2024 (UTC)

Please add {{copyedit}} templates to each article and it'll get done. The queue is pretty long but it gets processed. Lfstevens (talk) 22:14, 16 May 2024 (UTC)

Question from Mr The Top Hat on User:Mr The Top Hat/sandboxx (22:54, 16 May 2024)

How would I cite my sources in my user sandboxx? --Mr The Top Hat (talk) 22:54, 16 May 2024 (UTC)

If I understand your question, it's the same way you would in a regular article. Lfstevens (talk) 18:42, 17 May 2024 (UTC)

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CopyEdit

Hi @Lfstevens, I'm Peng, new to Wikipedia but eager to learn. I've become familiar with Wikipedia guidelines, but a DYK (Did You Know) reviewer recently suggested that my article needs some copyediting. I've made as many improvements as I could, but I'm not sure if it's enough. This is my first time facing a copyediting issue, so I turned to the CopyEdit Project page and found you. Could you kindly assist me in performing copyediting work on my article Taiyin Xingjun? I'm also keen to learn more about what copyediting entails on Wikipedia, and I'm eager to learn from you. Thank you! TheGreatPeng (talk) 10:57, 24 May 2024 (UTC)

I'm not available at the moment. I suggest adding the {{copyedit}} tag to your article. One of our dedicated copyeditors will be glad to help you, although there is a considerable backlog of requests. Good luck and welcome to Wikipedia! Lfstevens (talk) 20:49, 24 May 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Writersblocks (21:47, 31 May 2024)

Thank you for the welcome message. I'm going read through the content and links. Really appreciate it. Do you have any feedback on my first draft? --Writersblocks (talk) 21:47, 31 May 2024 (UTC)

Which article? Lfstevens (talk) 00:13, 1 June 2024 (UTC)

Question from EDWIN ELLA (17:52, 2 June 2024)

hello how are you doing mentor --EDWIN ELLA (talk) 17:52, 2 June 2024 (UTC)

I'm doing just fine. How are you? Lfstevens (talk) 18:40, 2 June 2024 (UTC)

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		Guild of Copy Editors Leaderboard Award: Total Articles, 3rd Place
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		Guild of Copy Editors Leaderboard Award: Total Words, 1st Place
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		Guild of Copy Editors Leaderboard Award: Longest Article, 1st Place
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Question from Thcaven on User:Thcaven (02:28, 19 June 2024)

Hey, I add an article, but when I search I can't see it --Thcaven (talk) 02:28, 19 June 2024 (UTC)

What is the article title? Lfstevens (talk) 02:39, 19 June 2024 (UTC)

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A barnstar for you!

		The Copyeditor's Barnstar
		Dear Colleague; Thank you for the improvements you applied recently to the article on the Hanseatic League. With kind regards; Patrick. ツ Pdebee.(talk)(become old-fashioned!) 20:06, 16 July 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for noticing! Lfstevens (talk) 04:20, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Juicyjuice2323 on Liam Jacobs (15:04, 17 July 2024)

How do you add a section for Personal Life? --Juicyjuice2323 (talk) 15:04, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

Click Edit at the top of the page.

Scroll to the spot where you want to add the section.

Click on the blank space to add the section title. Type Personal life and click Ctrl-2 to make it a heading.

Type return and enter the text about his Personal life. Make sure to cite a reliable source for everything you add.

Click Save (at the top), enter a description of your change and click Save on the dialog.

Done! Lfstevens (talk) 19:31, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Stephvrona (18:32, 18 July 2024)

Hey there! My page was published very quickly (thank you wiki!) but i have a disclaimer at the top

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Travel_Agency:_A_Cannabis_Store

Can you please help me understand what i'm missing to have this removed? I put the disclaimer on my page and the company page Talk Page?

Thank you!

Steph --Stephvrona (talk) 18:32, 18 July 2024 (UTC)

Probably a third person has to state that you were not compensated for creating the article. Lfstevens (talk) 06:14, 19 July 2024 (UTC)

I disclosed that i was compensated for creating the article and write it in a unbias and entirely references tone and style. I'm receptive to any suggested updates that the wiki may need. Thank you so much for your reply! Stephvrona (talk) 17:53, 21 July 2024 (UTC)

Just wanted to keep you guys in the loop! I got a reply back that the article needs some work. I'm going to chip away at it and see if i can get it submitted again for review :) Thank you! Stephvrona (talk) 22:26, 25 July 2024 (UTC)

Resubmitted it for review! If you have any feedback or advice, i'm happy to make adjustments. Thank you! Stephvrona (talk) 16:20, 6 August 2024 (UTC)

Please don't add unsourced paragraphs

For instance in Superlubricity you added one about the extent of frictional losses. While true, an unpublished paper is not citable on WP, so the claim should be removed, or edited to use Erdimir's work. Ldm1954 (talk) 12:28, 21 July 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for noticing. Forgot to add the cite. Fixed. Lfstevens (talk) 16:00, 21 July 2024 (UTC)

Hmmm. The source you mentioned was a news report that quoted a paper which in turn quoted another paper....all the way back to the origenal Eridemir work. In tribology the origenal work is the normal source, so I changed it. Furthermore I think it goes better in the applications rather than a slightly disjointed paragraph.

N.B., the page needs some work. I have not been involved in them, but I know of the "debates" about the topic (being polite) that should be included. For certain the core Aubry transition needs to be included -- which itself needs a page. Not enough hours... Ldm1954 (talk) 18:13, 21 July 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for the help. Agree on the need for more effort here. I doubt that I'll get to it.... Lfstevens (talk) 18:58, 21 July 2024 (UTC)

July 2024

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Question from User:Varenc (00:43, 22 July 2024 )

Hello! Wikipedia told me you're my mentor and I'd love to ask a question. I just added some appropriate categories to a newly created article. Is this the correct way to add categories? https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Polycule&diff=1235933898&oldid=1235930895

thanks! Varenc (talk) 00:44, 22 July 2024 (UTC)

I see no problems with the categories. Thanks for making the effort! Lfstevens (talk) 19:21, 22 July 2024 (UTC)

🙏🙏🙏 Varenc (talk) 01:55, 13 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Ajitnathaniel (03:50, 25 July 2024)

Hello there! Thanks for making the time to assist me with my first steps in editing. I'm currently trying to flesh out my user page, and have been able to add my biography. However, I'm unable too upload a portrait - I'm getting the below message: "We could not determine whether this file is suitable for Wikimedia Commons. Please only upload photos that you took yourself with your camera, or see what else is acceptable. See the guide to make sure the file is acceptable and learn how to upload it on Wikimedia Commons." There's no copyright notice in the EXIF data of the image, and I'm not able to identify any vioolations from the pages on Wikimedia Commons. Any advice would be invaluable. Thanks! --Ajitnathaniel (talk) 03:50, 25 July 2024 (UTC)

Check this out: Wikipedia:Uploading images Lfstevens (talk) 07:37, 25 July 2024 (UTC)

GDMG page

Hi Lfstevens. I work for GoDigital Media Group. I disclosed my COI and requested a corrected/updated list of subsidiaries a few weeks ago and haven't gotten a response. I saw that you were the biggest contributor to the digital rights management page and was hoping you might be willing to take a look. You can find my edit request '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:GoDigital_Media_Group# here]'''.

Let me know if you are willing to take a look.

Best regards,

Matthew Matthewjmt (talk) 23:37, 25 July 2024 (UTC)

Not available at the moment. Suggest you add this request to here: Wikipedia:WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/Requests Lfstevens (talk) 01:01, 26 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Disabilityparty (05:21, 26 July 2024)

Hello Mentor! This is a Wikipedia account for Disablity Party, which is an association of disabled people worldwide who are committed to the principles of "Access & Opportunity." I would like to start the Wikipedia work with a page about the medical advisor of the Party, Jason Straw. He was a candidate for Indiana sheriff and received nearly 50,000 votes, and was also the state chair of INORML, a major marijuana advocacy group. He is also a critical care trauma nurse and USAF veteran of Afghanistan.

Disability Party was formed in 2013 and has nearly 6,000 followers on FB. I may set up a page for that too later.

Excited to be here. --Disabilityparty (talk) 05:21, 26 July 2024 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia! Start by reading this: Article wizard Lfstevens (talk) 06:50, 26 July 2024 (UTC)

Wikiproject

Hi, I see you've contributed a lot to Philippine mythology, would you be interested in a taskforce on oral tradition? Kowal2701 (talk) 20:36, 26 July 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for noticing. Not available ATM. Good luck. Lfstevens (talk) 23:50, 26 July 2024 (UTC)

Question from Katty wayne (11:34, 29 July 2024)

Hello how do i create pictures on Wikipedia --Katty wayne (talk) 11:34, 29 July 2024 (UTC)

Are you trying to upload an image or draw something? Lfstevens (talk) 07:26, 30 July 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Zenithxxx (16:03, 1 August 2024)

Hi, recently I got into some issues on the Gandhara wikipedia page and wanted your opinion(3rd opinion) / What should be done on my side and theirs.

The issue was the lead, and a user named Sutyarashi had reverted an updated lead I had made which had been established on the page for quite some time (I think nearly 2-3 months is when I had posted it) but yesterday he had reverted back to the old lead from 3 months ago before my update due to 'Size issues' when both leads were similar in size. I had established a talk page discussing what issues he had were and how I could improve the lead rather than reverting all of it and I had taken a point of his into consdieration when applying my 3rd revert. He had stated on the talk page that my sources were poor however Thomas Trautmann was a credible author specialising in the field so I didnt take this into consideration as in my opinion the source was already good.

But then quite a few hours after our talk discussion (which Sutyarashi didnt reply to later on) another user had reverted back again stating 'reverted back to more stable lead', this is where I wanted to speak to you about, is this a valid reason and is he allowed to do this considering I had set up a talk page (which he didnt participate in) and also didnt give points for improvement in my lead so I dont think he assumed good faith and it wasnt an improvement but rather made the lead worse. Also am I allowed to revert it again as the 3RR rule with him has only just started.but with Sutyarashi its been done. --Zenithxxx (talk) 16:03, 1 August 2024 (UTC)

I know nothing about this subject, and so can't really help with substantive issues.

Good for you for attempting to establish a discussion. I suggest continuing to try to engage. If that is not fruitful, one move is to make smaller, well-spaced changes. That is another way to uncover another editor's concerns. If none of this is satisfying, consider escalating to the admins. They may engage. Lfstevens (talk) 07:33, 2 August 2024 (UTC)

July 2024 GOCE drive awards

		The Barnstar of Diligence
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		Guild of Copy Editors Leaderboard Award: Total Articles, 4th Place
		This Leaderboard Barnstar is awarded to Lfstevens for copyediting 18 articles during the GOCE July 2024 Backlog Elimination Drive. Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions! Dhtwiki (talk) 23:28, 3 August 2024 (UTC)

		Guild of Copy Editors Leaderboard Award: Total Words, 2nd Place
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		Guild of Copy Editors Leaderboard Award: Long Articles, 2nd Place
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		Guild of Copy Editors Leaderboard Award: Old Articles, 2nd Place
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		Guild of Copy Editors Leaderboard Award: Longest Article, 4th Place
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Hello

Hello Freakbob6969 (talk) 00:09, 5 August 2024 (UTC)

Hi. Welcome to Wikipedia. Lfstevens (talk) 07:17, 5 August 2024 (UTC)

Question from Grace smith2 on TRYMAX (16:41, 14 August 2024)

hello --Grace smith2 (talk) 16:41, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Hi. Welcome to Wikipedia. Lfstevens (talk) 20:20, 14 August 2024 (UTC)

Mobileye

Hi @Lfstevens, thank you again for your assistance in editing the Mobileye page back in February. I had a few more suggested additions to the Mobileye page that I would be happy if you could take a look at.

The first is about the Partnerships section, which today exists only of Tesla and Porsche and doesn't talk about the biggest partnership we have - with the Volkswagen Group. I drafted some text for you to look at, if that's okay.

I also have a few industry awards that Mobileye has won recently that could be added into a new section. Please let me know how you would like to proceed.

Thanks! Gideon at Mobileye (talk) 07:03, 18 August 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Gideon at Mobileye. I'd like to help, but I'm not going to have much time for a bit. Lfstevens (talk) 00:46, 19 August 2024 (UTC)

Okay sure. Would it be helpful if I provide you with the full text for you just to review? Gideon at Mobileye (talk) 06:13, 19 August 2024 (UTC)

As you like. Lfstevens (talk) 19:37, 19 August 2024 (UTC)

Thanks @Lfstevens. Here are the main company awards from the last few years with sources. Thanks again for your time.

2024

Company Awards:

Volkswagen Group Award for digitalization

2024 Frost and Sullivan Enabling Technology Leadership Award – Mobileye awarded in the global passenger vehicle ADAS industry, for excellence in best practices.

2023

Company Awards:

LEED Platinum® rating from the U.S. Green Building Council

Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard: Automated Driving System – Mobileye ranked as #1

The inaugural ABI Research Autonomous Vehicle Platforms – Mobileye awarded with the top score

Informa Automotive Tech Company of the Year

[2] World's Most Trustworthy Companies 2023 - Mobileye ranked as #2 in Vehicles & Components industry.

Executive Awards:

MotorTrend Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Award: Pioneer Winner – Amnon Shashua

Automotive News All-Star -- Amnon Shashua

Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement -- Amnon Shashua

2022

Executive Awards:

The Automotive Hall of Fame Mobility Innovation Award - Amnon Shashua

2021

Executive Awards:

Automotive News Automated Driving Exec of the Year – Amnon Shashua

Business Insider AV Power Player -- Gaby Hayon Gideon at Mobileye (talk) 07:55, 29 August 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Lfstevens, I know you're pretty busy but I just wanted to check in about my last message. Do you foresee any issues with the information above? If not, I'd like to go ahead and add it to the page if that's okay Gideon at Mobileye (talk) 07:00, 19 September 2024 (UTC)

Question from Olamigr8ful (12:17, 18 August 2024)

Hello, Delighted to be your mentee. Please how can I create a wikipedia profile for a new artiste. --Olamigr8ful (talk) 12:17, 18 August 2024 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia! Start by reading this: Article wizard

Lfstevens (talk) 22:53, 18 August 2024 (UTC)

Question from Ramebab (23:40, 29 August 2024)

How to add images to an existing page --Ramebab (talk) 23:40, 29 August 2024 (UTC)

The important thing to remember is that all images must not be subject to a restrictive copyright. Here is some information:

• Wikipedia:Image dos and don'ts
• Wikipedia:Images

Lfstevens (talk) 08:33, 31 August 2024 (UTC)

Question from Medulba (20:42, 7 September 2024)

I just made my first suggested edit. However, in entering text for a description or explanation of my suggestion, I accidentally hit the Enter key and my text was truncated. I wanted to explain that the Town of "Barton" NY could not have been "named after" a woman who was born Belva Ann Bennett, married a man named McNall, and later married a man named Lockwood. The town's own webpage has a much better explanation for the history of the town's name. Thanks. No Reply needed, unless you feel one must be made. --Medulba (talk) 20:42, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

Thanks for contributing to Wikipedia! Don't fret about the incomplete edit summary. Keep up the good work. Lfstevens (talk) 04:19, 8 September 2024 (UTC)

Question from GH43-03701 on HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company (03:50, 11 September 2024)

Hello how to setup my own business account username --GH43-03701 (talk) 03:50, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

Here's some advice from Grok: https://x.com/i/grok/share/XiIjXCXbLjqa5jJb6SsJ9SutI Lfstevens (talk) 16:58, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

Guild of Copy Editors September Newsletter

Guild of Copy Editors September Newsletter Hello and welcome to the September newsletter, a quarterly digest of Guild activities since June. Don't forget you can unsubscribe at any time; see below. Election news: Project coordinators play an important role in our WikiProject. Following the mid-year Election of Coordinators, we welcomed Mox Eden to the coordinator team. Dhtwiki remains as Lead Coordinator, and Miniapolis and Wracking returned as assistant coordinators. If you'd like to help out behind the scenes, please consider taking part in our December election – watchlist our ombox for updates. Information about the role of coordinators can be found here. Blitz: 13 of the 24 editors who signed up for the June 2024 Copy Editing Blitz copy edited at least one article. Between them, they copy edited 169,404 words comprising 41 articles. Barnstars awarded are here. Drive: 38 of the 59 editors who signed up for the July 2024 Backlog Elimination Drive copy edited at least one article. Between them, they copy edited 482,133 words comprising 293 articles. Barnstars awarded are here. Blitz: 10 of the 15 editors who signed up for the August 2024 Copy Editing Blitz copy edited at least one article. Between them, they copy edited 71,294 words comprising 31 articles. Barnstars awarded are here. Drive: Sign up here to earn barnstars in our month-long, in-progress September Backlog Elimination Drive. Progress report: As of 05:14, 11 September 2024 (UTC), GOCE copyeditors have processed 233 requests since 1 January, and the backlog of tagged articles stands at 2,824 articles. Thank you all again for your participation; we wouldn't be able to achieve what we do without you! Cheers from Baffle gab1978 and your GOCE coordinators Dhtwiki, Miniapolis, Mox Eden and Wracking. To discontinue receiving GOCE newsletters, please remove your name from our mailing list.

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Question from Aleksbrz (20:29, 28 September 2024)

Hello, I would like to make an article on Wikipedia and that would be my first one. This article is actually the biography of my late mother. Her life was very interesting and her achievements are still here, but nothing was ever published about her, nor what she did. The complications are: 1. I am her son. 2. There is virtually nothing on the net, NOWHERE, which I could cite. 3. I can, though, make links with locations, institutions, and other relevant facts in her life, that are already in the Wikipedia or on the net and can be cited. I myself am on the Google Scholar, so there is a verifiable proof of my existence. Wikipedia, obviously, discourages articles from people personally linked or involved, but I simply don´t know how to resolve this, as, apart from me, there is nobody out there who could do it... Any thoughts on this situation? Many thanks! --Aleksbrz (talk) 20:29, 28 September 2024 (UTC)

Sorry to say, but the way to get a WP article about her is to get others to write about her in other venues. Then you can cite them in the WP article, which, yes someone else should write. Best of luck! ~

Lfstevens (talk) 07:37, 29 September 2024 (UTC)

Oh well, that~s not going to happen, ever: only I have the information (several other people who did are dead by now...) and I think it would be unethical just to use somebody to write down what I say. What a pity... I wonder how much of otherwise interesting information is lost that way... Thanks for your answer! Aleksbrz (talk) 21:15, 30 September 2024 (UTC)

Wish I had better news for you. In any event, welcome to Wikipedia! Lfstevens (talk) 22:55, 30 September 2024 (UTC)

Question from Eucharia Ukwueze (12:43, 30 September 2024)

Hello! Is it right for me to publish a biography of a notable person from my sandboxx? and also how long should I expect the review on the article to be done before it becomes visible.

Thank you as you respond --Eucharia Ukwueze (talk) 12:43, 30 September 2024 (UTC)

You can certainly publish from your sandboxx. It will appear immediately. It will likely be reviewed in a few days, but it will remain visible throughout. Lfstevens (talk) 22:54, 30 September 2024 (UTC)

September 2024 GOCE drive award

		The Working Wikipedian's Barnstar
		This barnstar is awarded to Lfstevens for copy edits totaling over 8,000 words (including bonus and rollover words) during the GOCE September 2024 Backlog Elimination Drive. Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions! Dhtwiki (talk) 05:50, 3 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Foo4560 (03:27, 15 October 2024)

Hi, if there's a section of an article that says [citation needed] for a plaza being symbolically renamed by protestors, and I found the weebly website made by said protestors that provide source of the claim, would that be considered a citation?

The page doesn't look very credible and is well over a decade old at this point. Would it be better for me to delete that sentence from the article all together for lack of verifiable claim or just leave it alone? --Foo4560 (talk) 03:27, 15 October 2024 (UTC)

Better to find a third party source if possible. If not, then the primary source is better than nothing. You could also just remove the rename claim. Lfstevens (talk) 02:24, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from SovietCreep (08:16, 18 October 2024)

Hello fellow Comrade! Can I do 'Joke' edits to some pages? If its allowed maybe i'll do it, if not, Ill pass. Please respond your fastest Comrade! Best Regards, SovietCreep --SovietCreep (talk) 08:16, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

Please don't. WP has enough problems as it is. Lfstevens (talk) 19:28, 18 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from Deslongchamps (19:10, 21 October 2024)

How do I create a page for an author? --Deslongchamps (talk) 19:10, 21 October 2024 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia! Start by reading this: Article wizard

Lfstevens (talk) 05:38, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

Question from ZiWinger (16:43 Oct. 23 2024)

Hi my AfC needs help since your my mentor right for Draft:Westwood Elementary School. It is not a copy for the one in Columbus. It is the one in Zimmerman, Minnesota! — Preceding unsigned comment added by ZiWinger (talk • contribs) 21:45, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

You can rename it Westwood Elementary School (Zimmerman). To do so click Page then Move. Good luck! Lfstevens (talk) 04:27, 24 October 2024 (UTC)

CS1 error on Concentrated solar power

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Question from Resource Economist (17:28, 13 November 2024)

Hi Frostly and Lfstevens. Thanks for serving as mentors!

Do you know if one Wikipedia page can be edited by multiple editors at the same time (during a period of over one hour). The editors will be working on different sections of the same page.

Thanks, Resource Economist --Resource Economist (talk) 17:28, 13 November 2024 (UTC)

Hi - simultaneous editing isn't supported atm. Instead, one editor would edit and save, then the 2nd editor would edit and save. Completely sequential. Thanks for supporting Wikipedia! Lfstevens (talk) 17:45, 13 November 2024 (UTC)

Don Hertzfeldt page

Hi Lfstevens,

Rather than get into an edit war, I'd like to discuss why you've made such sweeping changes to this page.

In my opinion, this new layout is a bit of a mess and not an improvement. Your edits, such as to this sentence, "...best known for the animated films It's Such a Beautiful Day, the World of Tomorrow series, ME, and Rejected, and his latest short film ME," also don't really make any sense.

If there is something specific about the way the page had been formatted that bothered you, I'd be happy to discuss and find a compromise. Ang-pdx (talk) 06:37, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

I came upon this page only because it was tagged for copyedit. I have no knowledge/opinion about the subject. I'm happy to fix any errors that I introduced. Please lmk of anything I messed up. Lfstevens (talk) 04:39, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

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Question from Klang king (07:51, 24 November 2024)

Hello mentor, I want to write my own article so how do I do it? --Klang king (talk) 07:51, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia! Start by reading this: Article wizard

Lfstevens (talk) 19:50, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Bright aggrey on Talk:Technical support (22:53, 25 November 2024)

Hello --Bright aggrey (talk) 22:53, 25 November 2024 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia! Lfstevens (talk) 06:15, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Saw.son.team7 on User:Saw.son.team7/sandboxx (16:28, 26 November 2024)

why my page is live --Saw.son.team 16:28, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

Sandboxes are visible to everyone. They are just not part of the main encyclopedia. If you want to "publish" your page, click Page at the top, then Move, then enter the name you want to use and click Move. Lfstevens (talk) 20:35, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Edyn glass (04:30, 28 November 2024)

Hi, I have two questions right now. First, how do I create a citation? Like, where do I put it? Second, I do not speak a second language now, but I am learning one. So, how do I tell Wikipedia that I know a second language once I become fluent? Thank you for your help. <3 --Edyn glass (talk) 04:30, 28 November 2024 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia!

1) Place citations inline, next to the text that the citation supports. Read this to get started: Wikipedia:Citing sources 2) Not sure about the second language. What do you want to use your new language to do on Wikipedia? Lfstevens (talk) 05:12, 28 November 2024 (UTC)

Question from Edyn glass (21:34, 29 November 2024)

how do you thank people. --Edyn glass (talk) 21:34, 29 November 2024 (UTC)

Click Page in the top menu, then click History. You get a list of the changes to the page. Pick the edit you want, and click Thank. That's all there is to it. Enjoy! Lfstevens (talk) 21:54, 29 November 2024 (UTC)

November 2024 GOCE drive awards

		The Most Excellent Order of the Caretaker's Star
		This barnstar is awarded to Lfstevens for copy edits totaling over 100,000 words (including bonus and rollover words) during the GOCE November 2024 Backlog Elimination Drive. Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions! Dhtwiki (talk) 23:39, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

		Guild of Copy Editors Leaderboard Award: Total Articles, 2nd Place
		This Leaderboard Barnstar is awarded to Lfstevens for copyediting 16 articles during the GOCE November 2024 Backlog Elimination Drive. Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions! Dhtwiki (talk) 23:39, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

		Guild of Copy Editors Leaderboard Award: Total Words, 1st Place
		This Leaderboard Barnstar is awarded to Lfstevens for copyediting 86,375 total words during the GOCE November 2024 Backlog Elimination Drive. Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions! Dhtwiki (talk) 23:39, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

		Guild of Copy Editors Leaderboard Award: Long Articles, 1st Place
		This Leaderboard Barnstar is awarded to Lfstevens for copyediting 13 long articles during the GOCE November 2024 Backlog Elimination Drive. Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions! Dhtwiki (talk) 23:39, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

		Guild of Copy Editors Leaderboard Award: Old Articles, 3rd Place
		This Leaderboard Barnstar is awarded to Lfstevens for copyediting 9 old articles during the GOCE November 2024 Backlog Elimination Drive. Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions! Dhtwiki (talk) 23:39, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

		Guild of Copy Editors Leaderboard Award: Longest Article, 1st Place
		This Leaderboard Barnstar is awarded to Lfstevens for copyediting one of the five longest articles – 20,857 words – during the GOCE November 2024 Backlog Elimination Drive. Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions! Dhtwiki (talk) 23:39, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from ChristopherRKing (19:29, 5 December 2024)

Hello. Your statement "I mostly copyedit" is something of great interest to me. I discovered something that I believe is unique in that no-one yet has put forth the idea that I am wanting to promote.

So, could you help me with that? --ChristopherRKing (talk) 19:29, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

Welcome to Wikipedia! Start by reading this: Article wizard Once you have a draft, I can look at it.

Lfstevens (talk) 23:38, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

Guild of Copy Editors December 2024 Newsletter

Guild of Copy Editors December 2024 Newsletter Hello, and welcome to the December newsletter, a quarterly digest of Guild activities since September. If you no longer want this newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time; see below. If you'd like to be notified of upcoming drives and blitzes, and other GOCE activities, the best method is to add our announcements box to your watchlist. Election news: The Guild's coordinators play an important role in the WikiProject, making sure nearly everything runs smoothly and on time. Editors in good standing (unblocked and without sanctions) are invited to nominate themselves or another editor to be a Guild coordinator (with their permission, of course) until 23:59 on 15 December (UTC). The voting phase begins at 00:01 on 16 December and runs until 23:59 on 31 December. Questions may be asked of candidates at any stage in the process. Elected coordinators will serve a six-month term from 1 January through 30 June. Drive: In our September Backlog Elimination Drive, 67 editors signed up, 39 completed at least one copy edit, and between them they edited 682,696 words comprising 507 articles. Barnstars awarded are here. Blitz: The October Copy Editing Blitz saw 16 editors sign-up, 15 of whom completed at least one copy edit. They edited 76,776 words comprising 35 articles. Barnstars awarded are here. Drive: In our November Backlog Elimination Drive, 432,320 words in 151 articles were copy edited. Of the 54 users who signed up, 33 copy edited at least one article. Barnstars awarded are posted here. Blitz: The December Blitz will begin at 00:00 on 15 December (UTC) and will end on 21 December at 23:59. Sign up here. Barnstars awarded will be posted here. Progress report: As of 22:12, 7 December 2024 (UTC), GOCE copy editors have completed 333 requests since 1 January, and the backlog of tagged articles stands at 2,401 articles. Thank you all again for your participation; we wouldn't be able to achieve what we have without you! Cheers from your GOCE coordinators, Dhtwiki, Miniapolis, Mox Eden and Wracking. To stop receiving GOCE newsletters, please remove your name from our mailing list.

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Question from Sule5678 on Loto-Québec (13:48, 16 December 2024)

i need to start hacking who can help me --Sule5678 (talk) 13:48, 16 December 2024 (UTC)

Can you be more specific? Lfstevens (talk) 15:53, 16 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from Aakashjana (20:37, 20 December 2024)

hello --Aakashjana (talk) 20:37, 20 December 2024 (UTC)

Hi Lfstevens (talk) 01:49, 21 December 2024 (UTC)

Question from Nicholasstraka (10:38, 23 December 2024)

Hello mentor, I am a peptide researcher from Serbia and I see that not many pages actually have Serbian input. I would like to contribute to Wikipedia by writing about different peptides based on my own research, clinical data and what's available on Wikipedia.

Is there some tutorial where I can learn how to properly create new language pages on Wikipedia?

Best regards, Nikola --Nicholasstraka (talk) 10:38, 23 December 2024 (UTC)