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November 26

Asking for views about validity of an List of public elementary schools in New York City

One venue suffices. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 16:40, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

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I was unsure where to ask this question, so I would like to post a redirection from here to my question.

Wikipedia:Teahouse#Validity_of_an_Wikipedia:Notability_§_Stand-alone_lists_article

It is a question of the validity of an article in English. TarantaBabu (talk) 10:35, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

@TarantaBabu no need to crosspost. Both the Teahouse and Help desk are for asking questions related to editing Wikipedia. '''[[User:CanonNi]]''' (talk • contribs) 10:42, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

Mobile app logout issue

I'm using am Android phone, using dark mode for the Wikipedia app. On the mobile app, usually when I load talk pages, they render as a white mode web page, and I'll be logged out. Sometimes I can work around it, but both the work around and the error aren't consistent.--3family6 (Talk to me | See what I have done) 16:05, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

I think the error occurs if I directly open the talk page link - if I navigate there from the article/Wikipedia space via the drop down, then it works fine and I'm not logged out.--3family6 (Talk to me | See what I have done) 16:50, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

I'd also check out this Android app FAQ to see if there's a way around it (to my knowledge, you'll have to try going through here via your browser). 2601AC47 (talk·contribs·my rights) Isn't a IP anon 16:54, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

For what it's worth, this sometimes happens to me, as well. But I'm using the website on iOS Safari, not the Android app. And I've never had any issues with logging back in. TheLegendofGanon (talk) 09:53, 27 November 2024 (UTC)

It wouldn't be that much of an issue if I could figure out how to log back in when this happens. But I can't find anywhere to do that.--3family6 (Talk to me | See what I have done) 13:38, 27 November 2024 (UTC)

Indigenous identity friad

This is not a help desk matter. Multiple suers are already in discussion on the article talk page. Nor is the help desk a court of appeal. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 19:06, 27 November 2024 (UTC)

The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

Hello I have attempted to go through the proper channels in wiki. A profile is being inaccurately listed as indigenous for a person who has no indigenous ancestry. This type of misinformation is a form of colonial erasure and upholds racism. I have opened what I hope would be a dialogue about it, as an indigenous person myself this is a very important issue to me but instead of being heard with understanding the person in the chat and who is exclusively modifying this wiki page is arguing with me and gaslighting my valid concerns. Can somebody who is not bias please come be apart of this discussion and hear out why they change is necessary and should be protected. This is the dialogue. Talk:Jani Lauzon#Identity Fraud 135.12.162.209 (talk) 17:01, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

I see, and (forgive me if I misread this) it's a case of pretending to be indigenous when, apparently and accordingly, she's not. This is backed by reliable sources, right? You may, if necessary, bring this to the Biographies of living persons Noticeboard. 2601AC47 (talk·contribs·my rights) Isn't a IP anon 17:06, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

It should be noted that [1] doesn't provide evidence supporting the conclusion that Lauzon is not Indigenous. I did cite it in the article as evidence that her identity has been called into question, but since the evidence isn't shown in the report like it is for other reporting on "Pretendians", I think accepting it as fact enough to remove "Metis" from the lede would fall foul of WP:GRAPEVINE. AceSevenFive (talk) 18:09, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

It seems to me that you claim to have actual, reliable evidence that she isn't indigenous. Yet you refuse to provide it, citing privacy issues. No one's going to force you to reveal it, but unless you do, you cannot reasonably expect us to just take your word for it. TheLegendofGanon (talk) 09:32, 27 November 2024 (UTC)

Now it's gone way too far... 2601AC47 (talk·contribs·my rights) Isn't a IP anon 18:53, 27 November 2024 (UTC)

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Island of Montreal

Hello,

On the page Island of Montreal, the map in the infobox displays the place name to the right of the coordinates, overlapping with the data under the map. Would someone know how to put the place name above the coordinates, as there is plenty of space there? Thanks.

17:55, 26 November 2024 (UTC) ActiveContributor2020 (talk) 17:55, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

@ActiveContributor2020: I have added pushpin_label_position = top and {{nowrap}}.[2] PrimeHunter (talk) 18:34, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

Sandbox to Draft namespace

Hi, I have a draft about Dodge Woodall in my sandbox: Sandbox.

Could someone help move it to the Draft namespace with the title `Draft:Dodge Woodall`?

I don’t meet the auto confirmed requirements yet (4 days old, 10 edits), and I need to publish this ASAP.

Thank you! Josh Haines (talk) 18:25, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

@Josh Haines If you add the template {{User sandbox}} to the top of your sandbox, it will give you a link which will allow you to submit the draft directly for review. There is no need to move it. Mike Turnbull (talk) 18:29, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

@Josh Haines -- a few things on this topic. Before moving it over, please take some time to review WP:BLP as this article still has some problems that should be addressed before you bring more attention to it, and it might subsequently be speedily deleted. The second is to take a moment to look at WP:PAID as it looks like (based on your username) you might have a financial relationship with Woodall. Creating such articles are not prohibited, but they can be problematic for people who do not understand the processes involved. TiggerJay (talk) 18:55, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

Hi, thank you for your feedback, could you please notify me as to how to cater to the things you've just told me?

What would you recommend changing quickly to avoid deletion? Josh Haines (talk) 19:05, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

You might start by removing bold text, overly promotional language, and the rather spammy links. You also need to find better sources. See WP:BLP. Shantavira|^{feed me} 19:24, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

What I would recommend is that you take a moment and click on those blue links that start with WP listed above. Read through those and apply as appropriate. TiggerJay (talk) 22:21, 26 November 2024 (UTC)

Why the need to publish this ASAP, Josh Haines? -- Hoary (talk) 21:57, 26 November 2024 (UTC)