Removing my stuff
Why u removing my stuff who even are u mate you don’t know anything Wikipedisedit (talk) 22:09, 18 July 2025 (UTC)
- Hi - as stated on your talk page, any information added to Wikipedia must be verifiable from another source. I'm sure the statements you added are true, but if they aren't listed in a reputable online source or published material we can reference, then they can't remain on Wikipedia. Happy to help if you have any more questions. Epsilon.Prota talk 22:14, 18 July 2025 (UTC)
- which particular additions do you reference? 2600:4041:562F:B400:D14B:EDBE:1D86:1307 (talk) 11:37, 3 August 2025 (UTC)
- Hello! The reliable sources are videos on YouTube of the Indiana Christmas parade. You can also find many sources on other sites about the Christmas parade. I do only have a small source of the Indiana junior high schools spirt band playing a bit before the parade and this is, there are a few newspaper pages and when I was younger I played in that band! I have lived in Indiana for a long time so I wouldn't lie about the parade. Its an amazing sight to see MillieMcGhen (talk) 18:38, 7 August 2025 (UTC)
- Thanks, but as most videos on YouTube are anonymous, self-published, and unverifiable, they can't be used as a reference. If you can find online copies of the newspaper pages or reputable sites including the information, then you can read more about how to cite them here. Epsilon.Prota talk 22:16, 7 August 2025 (UTC)
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G-Baby Buggz
hello, sorry about that, I was editing the wrong wiki page. G-Baby Buggz (talk) 21:47, 21 July 2025 (UTC)
Reflinks added
Apologies. I didn't realize I had neglected to add the reflinks re edits to Jessica Dragonette. Should be OK, now. (). Yours, 65.88.88.56 (talk) 22:07, 21 July 2025 (UTC)
- No problem - thanks very much for letting me know! Epsilon.Prota talk 22:11, 21 July 2025 (UTC)
- The original rollback did not specify a cause or reason, so I assumed it was erroneous. 65.88.88.56 (talk) 22:23, 21 July 2025 (UTC)
- Yes that can be frustrating - the quick-revert tool I use prompts for a talk page template which helps avoid that sort of thing Epsilon.Prota talk 22:25, 21 July 2025 (UTC)
- The original rollback did not specify a cause or reason, so I assumed it was erroneous. 65.88.88.56 (talk) 22:23, 21 July 2025 (UTC)
Signature
Hello! I noticed your signature, the "Talk" text seems to have an incorrect link, as it doesn't lead to your talk page. Just a heads-up in case it's a mistake. - Arcrev1 (talk) 17:26, 22 July 2025 (UTC)
- @Arcrev1 Thanks for catching that! A colon went walkabout in the markup... Epsilon.Prota talk 17:59, 22 July 2025 (UTC)
My change got reversed
It said the population was 22,000 . What? Ethnologue gives 33,000 speakers (1980), Andrews (1989) gives 45,000 speakers, Feuerstein (1983) 250,000 speakers, Holisky (1991) estimates it between 50,000 and 500,000. I changed it to 45,000 to 500,000, since that's what's more credible, plus it's sourced. So why did you change ? IT IS MORE CREDIBLE 82.16.126.180 (talk) 15:41, 2 August 2025 (UTC)
- That is me . I just forgot to log in . So can you NOT change it if I change it back .Thank you for your understanding and cooperation . ThatOneBoyFromEssex (talk) 15:48, 2 August 2025 (UTC)
- Hi - which change are you referring to? Epsilon.Prota talk 16:15, 2 August 2025 (UTC)
August 2025
which particular additions do you reference? 2600:4041:562F:B400:D14B:EDBE:1D86:1307 (talk) 11:37, 3 August 2025 (UTC)
- Much of the content you added with these edits is not supported by a reliable source and so has been removed. Epsilon.Prota talk 11:46, 3 August 2025 (UTC)
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Duplicate? Where
You stated that you have removed a duplicate sentence. I disagree, there is no other place in the opening paragraph which states this. Please undo your revert.123.103.210.114 (talk) 12:34, 12 August 2025 (UTC)
- @123.103.210.114 →Pageantry - Barber was additionally the first member of the military to win the Miss USA title and declared her intentions to promote veterans issues during her reign.
- Apologies if my edit summary was a little vague - I didn't mean solely in the lead, but that the fact she is the first member of the military to win is already in the article. I don't think the point is really significant enough to bear reiteration. If you'd like to continue this discussion, let's move to the associated talk page. Epsilon.Prota talk 12:42, 12 August 2025 (UTC)
- This has been discussed on the talk page so please do not delete it. 123.103.210.114 (talk) 13:41, 12 August 2025 (UTC)
You are an ugly creep
End it 84.3.54.24 (talk) 14:16, 12 August 2025 (UTC)
Sydney Evening Herald publication is untrue and is not sourced itself.
Good afternoon, the article which is being referenced is based on a fabrication. There is no means of disproving the allegations which were made but they are also not substantiated in any way in the article. The inclusion of this information factually incorrect and the publication have been contacted to correct their allegation. LeslieArchives (talk) 14:51, 12 August 2025 (UTC)
- @LeslieArchives - re Sir John Leslie, 4th Baronet - Thank you for letting me know, but until the SMH issues a retraction or you can supply an opposing source for your claim, then the SMH reference will be taken as reliable. If you find any other references supporting your position, please add them to the article or hightlight them on its talk page. Epsilon.Prota talk 14:57, 12 August 2025 (UTC)
Good morning, please note the claim has now been removed from the article and the reference cited is no longer correct. I have edited the article. https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=2661&r=show&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smh.com.au%2Ftraveller%2Finspiration%2Fcastle-leslie-county-monaghan-ireland-the-beautiful-irish-castle-thats-played-host-to-a-series-of-misfits-20180702-h1249t.html&t=7c4220b92ca6cd9cd1f652d6d81a1e78307541ee — Preceding unsigned comment added by LeslieArchives (talk • contribs) 09:33, 13 August 2025 (UTC)
- Hi @LeslieArchives, thanks for letting me know. I can't view the article unfortunately, but I'll take your word for it. Epsilon.Prota talk 11:31, 13 August 2025 (UTC)
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Finham
i see that you have been removingmy links about Finham's languages and history. In Finham we truly do have our own language but many think we are just joking but it is true! Can you please advise us on a way to add that on wikipedia 2A02:C7C:C44C:1600:E0CC:EE93:886C:F846 (talk) 14:53, 16 August 2025 (UTC)
- Hi @User:2A02:C7C:C44C:1600:E0CC:EE93:886C:F846! All content added to Wikipedia must be supported by a verifiable and reliable source. If you can find one online or in a book, you can read about how to reference it properly here. Epsilon.Prota talk 14:56, 16 August 2025 (UTC)
- sadly the only references i have is the Linguifex site 2A02:C7C:C44C:1600:E0CC:EE93:886C:F846 (talk) 15:00, 16 August 2025 (UTC)
- @User:2A02:C7C:C44C:1600:E0CC:EE93:886C:F846 - as the Linguifex article itself is unreferenced and can be edited by anyone, unfortunately it can't be used as a reliable source. You might consider sending the user Linguman a message on Linguifex as I see they are responsible for creating the article recently . Epsilon.Prota talk 15:05, 16 August 2025 (UTC)
- that is me 2A02:C7C:C44C:1600:27F4:D432:319:721D (talk) 15:09, 16 August 2025 (UTC)
- @User:2A02:C7C:C44C:1600:27F4:D432:319:721D In that case, as there's no reference for the information I'm afraid it can't be added to the article. Epsilon.Prota talk 15:23, 16 August 2025 (UTC)
- that is me 2A02:C7C:C44C:1600:27F4:D432:319:721D (talk) 15:09, 16 August 2025 (UTC)
- @User:2A02:C7C:C44C:1600:E0CC:EE93:886C:F846 - as the Linguifex article itself is unreferenced and can be edited by anyone, unfortunately it can't be used as a reliable source. You might consider sending the user Linguman a message on Linguifex as I see they are responsible for creating the article recently . Epsilon.Prota talk 15:05, 16 August 2025 (UTC)
- sadly the only references i have is the Linguifex site 2A02:C7C:C44C:1600:E0CC:EE93:886C:F846 (talk) 15:00, 16 August 2025 (UTC)
Wisconsin's 3rd District Article
I am unsure how to cite a source, but the previous cited source proves that the result listed for the 2024 Senate race is wrong. Was 51-47 Hovde but listed as 51-47 Baldwin. Please fix for me if you can, thanks. 75.6.209.128 (talk) 22:13, 16 August 2025 (UTC)
- If that's the case, then my apologies - please change the article! I reverted your original edit because you hadn't provided an edit summary to explain what had happened, but thanks for letting me know. Epsilon.Prota talk 09:38, 17 August 2025 (UTC)
Tokina Edits
Hi @Epsilon.Prota,
Thank you for your message. I understand my recent edits to the Tokina page were reverted over concerns about LLM-based sources. The content I added came from verifiable sources that I included and was not generated by an LLM. For example, the product and lens names I added can be independently confirmed on Tokina’s official website. 05:31, 20 August 2025 (UTC) Ethanmurphy95 (talk) 05:31, 20 August 2025 (UTC)
- Hi @Ethanmurphy95, thanks for your message. Can you explain why in these edits the tag "utm_source=chatgpt.com" is present, indicating these links were generated by ChatGPT? Epsilon.Prota talk 08:47, 20 August 2025 (UTC)
- Hi @Epsilon.Prota The sources were only cross-checked using GPT, once found independently, to ensure they met Wikipedia’s neutrality standards. At the time, I wasn’t aware that clicking links inside GPT could insert tags into the citation URL — which I did not notice. While that was a mistake, the actual content added to the article was written independently, not generated by GPT.This applied only to a few early sources added as a newcomer, and I’ve since corrected the issue.11:41, 20 August 2025 (UTC) Ethanmurphy95 (talk) 11:41, 20 August 2025 (UTC)
- @Ethanmurphy95 thanks for clarifying! As long as you've independently verified the sources the LLM may generate then they're suitable for inclusion. If this is a regular part of your editing workflow, I'd suggest reading the guidance on LLM usage and disclosure to make sure everything's ship-shape. Happy editing! Epsilon.Prota talk 11:47, 20 August 2025 (UTC)
- @Epsilon.Prota Thanks for the clarification! Is it possible to roll back the changes, as I’m not sure how to do that myself? I also noticed that another editor had already removed the tag from one of the links I added and re-posted it — ideally that should remain in place if the rollback is applied; otherwise, I’m happy to fix it again manually.Ethanmurphy95 (talk) 12:04, 20 August 2025 (UTC)
- @Ethanmurphy95 You can go to the "View history" tab at Tokina, find the revision you are happy with, and click "Restore this revision". I'd recommend removing the ChatGPT tag from the references as well. Epsilon.Prota talk 12:10, 20 August 2025 (UTC)
- @Epsilon.Prota Thanks for the clarification! Is it possible to roll back the changes, as I’m not sure how to do that myself? I also noticed that another editor had already removed the tag from one of the links I added and re-posted it — ideally that should remain in place if the rollback is applied; otherwise, I’m happy to fix it again manually.Ethanmurphy95 (talk) 12:04, 20 August 2025 (UTC)
- @Ethanmurphy95 thanks for clarifying! As long as you've independently verified the sources the LLM may generate then they're suitable for inclusion. If this is a regular part of your editing workflow, I'd suggest reading the guidance on LLM usage and disclosure to make sure everything's ship-shape. Happy editing! Epsilon.Prota talk 11:47, 20 August 2025 (UTC)
- Hi @Epsilon.Prota The sources were only cross-checked using GPT, once found independently, to ensure they met Wikipedia’s neutrality standards. At the time, I wasn’t aware that clicking links inside GPT could insert tags into the citation URL — which I did not notice. While that was a mistake, the actual content added to the article was written independently, not generated by GPT.This applied only to a few early sources added as a newcomer, and I’ve since corrected the issue.11:41, 20 August 2025 (UTC) Ethanmurphy95 (talk) 11:41, 20 August 2025 (UTC)
Jillian Segal
Hello,
It appears you removed my edit on Jillian Segal profile. The section I edited stated without any citation that Segal is known for her role in business communities and government. Segal is far more widely known for her controversies over her role in the NAB scandal, and more recently her role in pushing for legislative changes to censor criticism of Israel.
Who exactly are you? Are you Australian? Why do you know better than me? 2405:6E00:22D:7255:2CF5:85E9:71CC:DE26 (talk) 13:35, 22 August 2025 (UTC)
- Hi @2405:6E00:22D:7255:2CF5:85E9:71CC:DE26. Who I am is irrelevant - the content you added to the article Jillian Segal was unsourced and contentious. As I mentioned on your talk page, it's important that article information be verifiable. If you'd like to resubmit your edit with a supporting citation, you can read more about how to properly format the reference here. Epsilon.Prota talk 13:39, 22 August 2025 (UTC)
- It is relevant because you're clearly not an authority on the topic and you're trying to censor a less positive view of Segal than the already existing, unsourced assertion of her.
- Why is the assertion that Segal is known for her contributions to business, etc., allowed without citation? Known to whom?
- Again, if you were Australian, you would know that Segal is known to the vast majority of Australians for her role in the NAB scandal, and now more recently for her role in censoring criticism of Zionism.
- Your credentials matter here, mate. 2405:6E00:22D:7255:2CF5:85E9:71CC:DE26 (talk) 13:48, 22 August 2025 (UTC)
- @2405:6E00:22D:7255:2CF5:85E9:71CC:DE26 I'm not trying to "censor" anything here - Wikipedia is not a publisher of your original thoughts. If a reliable source has published similar claims to those you added to Jillian Segal, then you may by all means add it, so long as you reference where it was said. My credentials are irrelevant, as are yours - Wikipedia is simply a collection of externally published sources. If you'd like assistance in properly referencing any claims you'd like to add, I'm more than happy to help. Epsilon.Prota talk 13:56, 22 August 2025 (UTC)
- It's past midnight and I'm on my phone, but I will get those citations and I don't think I need the hell of a chronically online moderator.
- You ignored the question. Why does the current assertion about what Segal is known for not require any citation? 2405:6E00:22D:7255:2CF5:85E9:71CC:DE26 (talk) 14:21, 22 August 2025 (UTC)
- @2405:6E00:22D:7255:2CF5:85E9:71CC:DE26 I'll ask you to remain civil while we're discussing this. I assume you're referring to the statement "She is known for her contributions on the boards of government, commercial and non-profit organisations.". You're right, this wasn't referenced in the text, and in its current state should be removed. However, sources like these: ,, support her positions as commisioner of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, a member of the board of Sydney Opera House, and the chairman of the General Sir John Monash Foundation. We can use these references to support such a claim, so if you check the article now, you'll see I've re-added the statement you removed, now with the supporting references. If you can find references that similarly support your earlier statement that she is more widely known for her role in the NAB scandal, and more recently for her controversial plan to censor criticism of Israel, then it can similarly be included. Epsilon.Prota talk 14:36, 22 August 2025 (UTC)
- @2405:6E00:22D:7255:2CF5:85E9:71CC:DE26 I'm not trying to "censor" anything here - Wikipedia is not a publisher of your original thoughts. If a reliable source has published similar claims to those you added to Jillian Segal, then you may by all means add it, so long as you reference where it was said. My credentials are irrelevant, as are yours - Wikipedia is simply a collection of externally published sources. If you'd like assistance in properly referencing any claims you'd like to add, I'm more than happy to help. Epsilon.Prota talk 13:56, 22 August 2025 (UTC)
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Thanks for message. I deleted the text by mistake, but I thought I had checked and nothing was missing. Thank you for saving this. I am open to any advice, and I'm keen to learn. For instance, is this the correct place to message you? Darrin Baines (talk) 22:58, 25 August 2025 (UTC)
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- Thank you. This is very helpful. Basically, I want to transfer the contents from this series onto wikipedia because most of the infprmation is missing because it is pre-internet: History of Medicine » Dr Baines. I am not doing this for self promotion, and would like advice on how to make this work. I am happy to take guidance. I'm really interested in sharing knowledge. Darrin Baines (talk) 22:35, 26 August 2025 (UTC)
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- Thank you. This is very helpful. Basically, I want to transfer the contents from this series onto wikipedia because most of the infprmation is missing because it is pre-internet: History of Medicine » Dr Baines. I am not doing this for self promotion, and would like advice on how to make this work. I am happy to take guidance. I'm really interested in sharing knowledge. Darrin Baines (talk) 22:35, 26 August 2025 (UTC)
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Proposed Greg Matthews page
Thank you for your comment regarding notability. This author is an international best-selling writer with works reviewed by The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Christian Science Monitor as well as Kirkus Review and Publishers Weekly. Their publishing history spans decades with major publishers such as HarperCollins and WW Norton. Therefore, I respectfully disagree with the assessment. Further references may be added but I did to want to overburden the entry with references to the author's complete bibliography. UCLA Lex (talk) 20:15, 19 August 2025 (UTC)
Please make specific re commendations as to links for additional references you find acceptable. A blanket denial is not helpful. UCLA Lex (talk) 22:16, 29 September 2025 (UTC)
Greg Matthews
I've not received any update from you regarding the proposed article. UCLA Lex (talk) 20:42, 6 October 2025 (UTC)
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, but not Hey ~2025-12345-68, you did some good editing as ~2025-12345-67) - See Wikipedia:Temporary account IP viewer § What can and can't be said for more detailed guidelines.
Useful tools for patrollers
- It is possible to view if a user has opted-in to view temporary account IPs via the User Info card, available in Preferences → Appearance → Advanced options →
Enable the user info card
- This feature also makes it possible for anyone to see the approximate count of temporary accounts active on the same IP address range.
- Special:IPContributions allows viewing all edits and temporary accounts connected to a specific IP address or IP range.
- Similarly, Special:GlobalContributions supports global search for a given temporary account's activity.
- The auto-reveal feature (see video below) allows users with the right permissions to automatically reveal all IP addresses for a limited time window.
Videos
- How to use Special:IPContributions
- How automatic IP reveal works
- How to use IP Info
- How to use User Info
Further information and discussion
- For more information and discussion regarding this change, please see the announcement from the Wikimedia Foundation at Wikipedia:Village pump (WMF) § Temporary accounts rollout.
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