User talk:Shellwood/Archive 14
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Hi, Mr. Shellwood.
I've been experimenting with RTRC, and all of these edits from this guy looks sketchy. Could you take a look please, thank you, and point out whether him or I am in the wrong?
User talk:Plutonium-244 RE 1797-84
User:Shirsakbc
Shirsakbc (talk) 09:47, 23 July 2022 (UTC)
- @Shirsakbc: I have no idea what's going on. I can't see any interaction between the two of you other than your post on their talk page, besides there is nothing I can do. I suggest you just move on. Shellwood (talk) 17:40, 23 July 2022 (UTC)
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Speedy deletion nomination of Category:2028 elections
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Speedy deletion nomination of Category:Nepal Socialist Party
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Speedy deletion nomination of Category:2020 disestablishments in Bulgaria
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Speedy deletion nomination of Category:2022 ASEAN Para Games templates
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Question from BBOS Srpdwch (15:58, 12 August 2022)
Hello, my name's BBOS . Why can't I publicly publish translation articles in the main namespace?
My account is restricted from publishing articles I translate. I can't publish it publicly. Publishing articles in the main namespace that everyone can read is only possible for those with wiki translation experience. What do I need to do for my account to become a translator expert and be able to publish the articles I translate? How many times will I have to edit an article or translate it?
Please help guide me. --BBOS Srpdwch (talk) 15:58, 12 August 2022 (UTC)
- @BBOS Srpdwch: Hello, you are triggering edit filters each time, see [1]. I can see that your account is autoconfirmed, there should be no problems for you to create articles in the main namespace the ordinary way, this page will help you. Also make sure you get familiar with basic guidelines such as verifiability concerning sources and notability, good luck! Shellwood (talk) 17:25, 12 August 2022 (UTC)
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Please guide me how can i proceed for contributing information --Yogesh chaudhari dlhhcop (talk) 15:50, 16 August 2022 (UTC)
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Question from Alotbro (02:32, 2 September 2022)
Hello teach me edits --Alotbro (talk) 02:32, 2 September 2022 (UTC)
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Question from Abdullah Ahmed M (15:03, 7 September 2022)
Hello Shellwood, I hope you are well.
I've been editing several articles and was enjoying creating new articles. One article is about journalist Naseh Shaker that was denied being established but suggestions to build well and use reliable sources concerning copyright have been applied by me.
So, can you review it and see if needs more edits or can be confirmed?
Thank you --Abdullah Ahmed M (talk) 15:03, 7 September 2022 (UTC)
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New Page Patrol newsletter October 2022
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Question from Leazeridebx0826 on Turkic peoples (14:45, 29 October 2022)
Bonjour je voudrais écrire ce que j'ai modifié mais je ne sais pas comment faire --Leazeridebx0826 (talk) 14:45, 29 October 2022 (UTC)
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Query
Why "Quran translations into Hebrew" is gone for speedy deletation? জাবিরটটক (talk) 08:13, 4 November 2022 (UTC)
Question from Bnepalibabu on Talk:John Holt (educator (15:43, 4 November 2022)
Main theme of the right to control one's learning --Bnepalibabu (talk) 15:43, 4 November 2022 (UTC)