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I've answered your question on the help desk. - Mgm|(talk) 18:15, 28 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Urban Registry for deletion

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I've added the "{{prod}}" template to the article Urban Registry, suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process. All contributions are appreciated, but I don't believe it satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and I've explained why in the deletion notice (see also Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not and Wikipedia:Notability). Please either work to improve the article if the topic is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, or, if you disagree, discuss the issues raised at Talk:Urban Registry. If you remove the {{dated prod}} template, the article will not be deleted, but note that it may still be sent to Wikipedia:Articles for deletion, where it may be deleted if consensus to delete is reached. --Aguerriero (talk) 20:23, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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A tag has been placed on Raja Nawathe requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a person or group of people, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is important or significant: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, such articles may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable.

If you think that your page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be removed without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. If the page is deleted, you can contact one of these administrators to request that the page be "userfied" or emailed to you. FrigidNinja (talk) 19:11, 16 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Pictowrit. I wanted to let you know that I’m proposing an article that you started, Raja Nawathe, for deletion because it's a biography of a living person that lacks references. If you don't want Raja Nawathe to be deleted, please add a reference to the article.

If you don't understand this message, you can leave a note on my talk page.

Thanks, GAtechnical (talk) 22:17, 16 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia. This is a notice to inform you that a tag has been placed on Shamim Ahmed Khan requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A3 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is an article with no content whatsoever, or whose contents consist only of external links, a "See also" section, book references, category tags, template tags, interwiki links, images, a rephrasing of the title, or an attempt to contact the subject of the article. Please see Wikipedia:Stub for our minimum information standards for short articles. Also please note that articles must be on notable subjects and should provide references to reliable sources that verify their content.

If you think that your page should not be deleted for this reason, you may contest the nomination by visiting the page and clicking the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be removed without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. If the page is deleted, and you wish to retrieve the deleted material for future reference or improvement, you can place a request here. reddogsix (talk) 22:29, 9 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

October 2013

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Information icon Hello, I'm Geniac. I noticed that you made a change to an article, Shankar Jaikishan, but you didn't provide a reliable source. If you'd like to include a citation, please do so! If you need guidance on referencing, please see the referencing for beginners tutorial, or if you think I made a mistake, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thank you. --Geniac (talk) 21:21, 14 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Your submission at Articles for creation: The Wisdom Tree (November 23)

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Hello! Pictowrit, I noticed your article was declined at Articles for Creation, and that can be disappointing. If you are wondering or curious about why your article submission was declined please post a question at the Articles for creation help desk. If you have any other questions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at the Teahouse, a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there!

Hello Pictowrit! Thank you for your note at my talk page, and for your extensive revisions on the article - I admire your persistence. Unfortunately, I still see two obstacles to the article's acceptance into the encyclopedia: 1) it violates wikipedia's guidelines on writing about fiction. The plot synopsis is the longest part of the article, and there is no information on critical opinion on the film or its impact on the real-world. I recommend cutting down the plot summary to one paragraph, and removing the character descriptions or cutting them down to one sentence. 2) It lacks reliable, independent sources - see the golden rule. The sources provided are unreliable (IMDB), and a couple of them are associated with the film so not independent. You need to provide some reviews or articles about the film to show that it meets wikipedia's notability guidelines for films. Let me know if you have any other questions! --Cerebellum (talk) 22:28, 23 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, good job with those recent edits! I wish I had noticed before that the film was unreleased. That is going to be a big roadblock. You can read our guidelines on future films, but the main point is that "films that have already begun shooting, but have not yet been publicly released (theatres or video), should generally not have their own articles unless the production itself is notable per the notability guidelines." It's very hard to find enough sources to show that unreleased films are notable, so usually we wait until release. Again, I'm sorry I didn't read carefully to see that before. I feel like I gave you a false impression of how easy it would be to get the article accepted. Unless you can find sources discussion the film's production, you're going to have to wait until it is released and has some reviews. The good news is, the draft you've written can be kept for at least six more months, so you have plenty of time to work on the article some more after the film is released. Hope that helps. --Cerebellum (talk) 00:33, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Cerebellum (talk) Hi Cerebellum, Thank you for your words of appreciation for my efforts and edits. But yes, I'm somewhat disappointed that it's not enough to merit the go ahead from Wikipedia reviewers. Now here's the fact of the matter - while the film has not yet seen its theatrical release, it has been screened already at two events in the US. (a) At Emory University (Atlanta) last February, and (b) in San Jose at SAND conference, an event with international participation. This is a clear indication that the film production is definitely complete. Not only that, in two weeks they will hold their premiere in San Francisco. I just took a look at the independent ticketing company's website and searched for the event. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/513361 It seems the film is now sold out. Would that information not suffice to allow for the article to be published? As for the notability of the film's production, you're quite right, I have no reference source as yet on that, except the primary source i.e. the film's official website. (I will search the web for that with a fine-tooth comb) :) I do have a question - if somebody else initiates an article independently on this same film would that be permitted per Wikipedia guidelines, while my article on the subject is under review or pending? Naturally, it would be the exact same subject with the story, key characters, crew and main info box being the same. I'm simply curious, and deliberating on whether to pursue my efforts, edits at this stage, and be patient so as to eventually see the article published. :) Please could you let me know. Thanks again :) for YOUR patience. Pictowrit (talk) 02:15, 25 November 2013 (UTC)pictowrit[reply]

Unfortunately, no, those screenings don't justify publication just yet, unless the film was reviewed based on those screenings. It's probably best just to wait for now. Someone else could initiate an article on this film while yours is pending, but then you would be able to edit the new article and add in any information from your draft not included in the new article. Hope that makes sense! --Cerebellum (talk) 20:00, 26 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Cerebellum (talk) Thanks for your message. Sorry, I did not get around to responding sooner. Well, while I hear you, I now have several references that I strongly feel should justify my re-submission. Perhaps you will see merit in this. I did not quite understand the rationale for someone else being able to initiate the same subject. Well, the film is already sold out for the premiere from what I read on an independent site. References are also made to the film in the media. A Hollywood film would appear in mainstream media. This is an indie. It is highly notable in that they're ready for release with minimal press support, is what I feel strongly about and hence my efforts! Hope you see what I'm getting at. Thanks. :) Pictowrit (talk) 04:54, 4 December 2013 (UTC)pictowrit[reply]

Actually yes, those sources you've added do show notability. Great job finding those! I'll take a closer look later today and hopefully get the article accepted by the end of the day. --Cerebellum (talk) 15:02, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

--Cerebellum (talk), Hello. :) Thanks so much for showing me a hint of green, and also for your speed of response. Awaiting to hear from you again. Many thanks.:) Pictowrit (talk) 17:04, 4 December 2013 (UTC)pictowrit[reply]

All right, the article has been created - you can find it at The Wisdom Tree. You'll note I made a few changes, let me know if you have any questions. Just so you know for next time, the sources that convinced me were this and this, great job finding those! --Cerebellum (talk) 20:37, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

--Cerebellum (talk), Hello, and hello again! :) :) Thanks a huge bunch for the article approval and help with the creation. As well for your efforts and encouraging words all through these past several days since I first initiated this article. In terms of 'convincing sources', I see what you mean. I'm a tad surprised that the "People" magazine reference did not cut it. After the film premiere next Saturday, I'm inclined to believe it should garner adequate mainline media coverage (will keep a watch). Indeed, thank you so very much for your time. :) I may revert to you for questions or some help later. For now, I'm beaming. Have a great evening. ;) Pictowrit (talk) 21:03, 4 December 2013 (UTC)pictowrit[reply]

Your submission at Articles for creation: The Wisdom Tree (November 24)

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Your submission at Articles for creation: The Wisdom Tree (November 25)

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Your submission at AfC The Wisdom Tree was accepted

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The Wisdom Tree, which you submitted to Articles for creation, has been created.
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Cerebellum (talk) 20:35, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Possibly unfree File:The ancient university of Nalanda in Bihar, India, November 1996.jpg

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==== Hi ShakespeareFan00 (talk), thanks for writing. This is to confirm that the pix File:The ancient university of Nalanda in Bihar, India, November 1996.jpg is indeed my own. I have uploaded it on flickr (chitralekhan) a while back. Chitralekhan is my user name on Flickr, and I own the pix from a visit there in 1996. It is indeed okay to use the file here on Wikipedia. Thanks. Pictowrit (talk) 00:16, 30 December 2014 (UTC) pictowrit[reply]

Please change the licence on Flickr to a creative commons licence allowing commercial use with modifications. This is the most Wikipedia-compatible licence and will allow it to be added to Commons. Thanks. --Cpt.a.haddock (talk) 11:21, 15 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

ArbCom Elections 2016: Voting now open!

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Hello, Pictowrit. Voting in the 2016 Arbitration Committee elections is open from Monday, 00:00, 21 November through Sunday, 23:59, 4 December to all unblocked users who have registered an account before Wednesday, 00:00, 28 October 2016 and have made at least 150 mainspace edits before Sunday, 00:00, 1 November 2016.

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AfroCine: Join us for the Months of African Cinema in October!

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You are receiving this message because your username or portal was listed as a participant of a WikiProject that is related to Africa, the Carribean, Cinema or theatre.

This is to introduce you to a new Wikiproject called AfroCine. This new project is dedicated to improving the Wikipedia coverage of the history, works, people, places, events, etc, that are associated with the cinema, theatre and arts of Africa, African countries, the carribbean, and the diaspora. If you would love to be part of this or you're already contributing in this area, kindly list your name as a participant on the project page here.

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Welcome to the Months of African Cinema!

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Greetings!

The AfroCine Project welcomes you to October, the first out of the two months which has been dedicated to improving contents that centre around the cinema of Africa, the Caribbean, and the diaspora.

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AfroCine: Join the Months of African Cinema this October!

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Greetings!

After a successful first iteration of the “Months of African Cinema” last year, we are happy to announce that it will be happening again this year, starting from October 1! In the 2018 edition of the contest, about 600 Wikipedia articles were created in at least 8 languages. There were also contributions to Wikidata and Wikimedia commons, which brought the total number of wikimedia pages created during the contest to over 1,000.

The AfroCine Project welcomes you to October, the first out of the two months which have been dedicated to creating and improving content that centre around the cinema of Africa, the Caribbean, and the diaspora. Join us in this global edit-a-thon, by helping to create or expand articles which are connected to this scope. Also remember to list your name under the participants section.

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Join the Months of African Cinema Global Contest!

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Greetings!

The AfroCine Project invites you to join us again this October and November, the two months which are dedicated to improving content about the cinema of Africa, the Caribbean, and the diaspora.

Join us in this exciting venture, by helping to create or expand contents in Wikimedia projects which are connected to this scope. Kindly list your username under the participants section to indicate your interest in participating in this contest.

We would be awarding prizes to different categories of winners:

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We would be adding additional categories as the contest progresses, along with local prizes from affiliates in your countries. For further information about the contest, the prizes and how to participate, please visit the contest page here. For further inquiries, please leave comments on the contest talkpage or on the main project talkpage. Looking forward to your participation.--Jamie Tubers (talk) 19:22, 22nd September 2020 (UTC)

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The Months of African Cinema Contest Continues in November!

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Greetings,

Thank you very much for participating in the Months of African Cinema global contest/edit-a-thon, and thank you for your contributions so far.

It is already the middle of the contest and a lot have been achieved already! We have been able to get over 1,500 articles created in over fifteen (15) languages! This would not have been possible without your support and we want to thank you. If you have not yet listed your name as a participant in the contest page please do so.

Please make sure to list the articles you have created or improved in the article achievements' section of the contest page, so that they can be easily tracked. To be able to claim prizes, please also ensure to list your articles on the users by articles page. We would be awarding prizes to different categories of winners:

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We are very excited about what has been achieved so far, but your contributions are still needed to further exceed all expectations! Let’s create more articles before the end of this contest, which is this November!!!

Thank you once again for being part of this global event! --Jamie Tubers (talk) 10:30, 06 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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Welcome to the Months of African Cinema Global Contest!

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Greetings!

The AfroCine Project core team is happy to inform you that the Months of African Cinema Contest is happening again this year in October and November. We invite Wikipedians all over the world to join in improving content related to African cinema on Wikipedia!

Please list your username under the participants’ section of the contest page to indicate your interest in participating in this contest. The term "African" in the context of this contest, includes people of African descent from all over the world, which includes the diaspora and the Caribbean.

The following prizes would be recognized at the end of the contest:

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Also look out for local prizes from affiliates in your countries or communities! For further information about the contest, the prizes and how to participate, please visit the contest page here. For further inquiries, please leave comments on the contest talkpage or on the main project talkpage. We look forward to your participation.--Jamie Tubers (talk) 23:20, 30th September 2021 (UTC)

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The Months of African Cinema Contest Continues in November!

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Greetings,

It is already past the middle of the contest and we are really excited about the Months of African Contest 2021 achievements so far! We want to extend our sincere gratitude for the time and energy you have invested. If you have not yet participated in the contest, it is not too late to do it. Please list your username as a participant on the contest’s main page.

Please remember to list the articles you have improved or created on the article achievements' section of the contest page so they can be tracked. In order to win prizes, be sure to also list your article in the users by articles. Please note that your articles must be present in both the article achievement section on the main contest page, as well as on the Users By Articles page for you to qualify for a prize.

We would be awarding prizes to different categories of winners:

  • Overall winner
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    • 2nd - $200
    • 3rd - $100
  • Diversity winner - $100
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Thank you once again for your valued participation! --Jamie Tubers (talk) 18:50, 11 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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