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Area code 301

I'd like to thank you for telling me the area code map for area codes 301/240 was in error because I had recorded Pennsylvania area code 267 as 265. First thing I did was check the definitive official source, NANPA.COM and sure enough, you're right. I'm sure you understand I'm not going to take something from a source I've never heard from before as correct, however, if you had not given me the heads-up in the first place I might never have noticed the error. So I definitely appreciate that. Also, this meant the map for area code 410 is also wrong, since both use the exact same initial map, they just have the color of that region changed, i.e. the map for area code 301 has that region red and the rest of Maryland blue, and the reverse for area code 410. Then I notice the map shown on the page for Area code 410 is wrong; it's using the map for area code 301 instead of the map for area code 410. So that is another error I'm able to fix. So that's taken care of. Next, I need to check the maps for Pennsylvania to see if they have the same area. It's people like you who keep the quality of the encyclopedia high as this allows things to be fixed.

I do appreciate your help and if you again notice an area code map I uploaded where I have made an error or the information has changed, you are cordially invited to let me know. Does it cause me more work? Absolutely, but, if I'm going to upload reference material I want to be accurate, I have to know about errors or changes. I mean, I also created and maintain the area code maps for California. Fifteen different maps that have to be updated if there is an error (it happens) or a change. The one saving grace for all the area code maps I create is that I use SVG image files, which store everything on the page as vectors, meaning in this case the change only takes about 10 seconds.

Again, thank you for your help in keeping Wikipedia accurate.

"Understanding of things by me is only made possible by viewers (of my comments) like you."

Thank you.
Paul Robinson Rfc1394 (talk) 12:48, 18 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

PS: It looks like I dodged a bullet; surprisingly enough, the maps for Pennsylvania were correct.

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Can I get some guidance on what photos should be uploaded on Wikipedia and what should be uploaded on the Wikimedia Foundation site? Also, I wish to propose a project for change regarding photos of executives and other public figures on infoboxes—can you advise me on where I should go to pitch this idea? Thank you. MikeM2011 (talk) 03:51, 1 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Photos fall into at least three categories. Some photos are released by their copyright holder with a license that is compatible with Wikimedia Commons, or are considered in the public domain. If you upload them to Wikipedia, they'll likely be moved to Commons sooner or later. Some photos and image are copyrighted and can still be used on Wikipedia through a fair-use justification. They have to be uploaded to Wikipedia itself and are not eligible to be hosted on Wikimedia Commons. That leaves a residue of copyrighted images that should not be uploaded.

I suggest you bring up your ideas about reforming infoboxes at WP:VPP to see whether other editors can be persuaded. — jmcgnh^{(talk) (contribs)} 04:14, 1 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

User:Jmcgnh — Thanks for the guidance! MikeM2011 (talk) 04:11, 3 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]