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Penske PC1 (et al)
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I noticed you joined the proj page. You might have noticed some discussion on the talk-page about a recent editor who does not follow guidelines. (discussions might have been archived by now). Penske PC1 was one of their creations and if there was a page for Penske in F1 would probably have been re-directed as it barely attains notability (see WP:GNG for more info).
I don't know anything about Kainhofer... you will need to make sure he passes notability (in the Wiki sense). Probably the best way to try your first article...not an easy step... is to go via the article wizard. Also try to find articles on similar persons and see how they are constructed...what info box has been used, headings etc. I can't think of any offhand...apart from my own recent ramblings... I wouldn't necessarily recommend those! Always remember to cite your sources and don't C&P from anywhere on the web or it will be deleted as copy-vio. (You can use other wiki pages subject to attribution; (see WP:CWW). If you think it looks like a lot of work you are probably right...
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Good luck. Eagleash (talk) 09:06, 26 July 2016 (UTC)
- Thanks Eagleash, this is all great stuff for a newby & I really appreciate your help.
- I'm happy to learn the ropes on some low-notability pages before jumping in to "hot topics"! :)
- Cheers. Geekstreet (talk) 10:55, 28 July 2016 (UTC)
Images
editHi,
Any of your own images (your own work) are acceptable for use on Wikipedia. This includes scanned copies. But be aware that you are 'giving' them to Wiki for anyone to use. Personally, I think it's best to go via commons. The upload wizard there will take care of all copyright and data fields. The example you cite sounds like a serial copy-vio uploader has had all their images deleted. Commons is pretty well patrolled for copyright issues and vios will be deleted fairly rapidly. As long as the images are of reasonable quality and you legitimately declare own work, should have no problems. Good luck. Eagleash (talk) 04:59, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
Thanks for signing up for this project. It is a very busy and active project with lots going on and we can always use more help and especially a fresh set of eyes. If you haven't done so already you might want to add Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Aircraft to your watch list as this is where much of the background discussion occurs. You may also want to watch Wikipedia:New articles (Aircraft) as this is where newly created articles get listed for peer review. Having a look over these new articles is a great way to get a feel for how things are done on the project and also most new articles need reviewing anyway. If you have any questions you can leave me a note or post at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Aircraft, either way you will get a quick response. - Ahunt (talk) 11:46, 8 September 2016 (UTC)
- Thanks Ahunt, will try to do everything suggested :) Geekstreet (talk) 00:47, 9 September 2016 (UTC)
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Sionk (talk) 17:49, 20 October 2016 (UTC)Your submission at Articles for creation: MV Blythe Star has been accepted
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Gbawden (talk) 07:28, 12 December 2016 (UTC)Speedy deletion nomination of Draft:SS Bombo
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» Shadowowl | talk 11:19, 4 February 2017 (UTC)Your help desk question
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MatthewVanitas (talk) 21:16, 25 February 2017 (UTC)Your draft article, Draft:Prestressed concrete (Theory)
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Thanks for your submission to Wikipedia, and happy editing. JMHamo (talk) 22:56, 14 April 2017 (UTC)
- Thanks for the reminder JMHamo, I really need to get that article written! I have now made a start by setting up the sections & removed the SD tag. ❮❮ GEEKSTREET Talk Lane ❯❯ 00:23, 15 April 2017 (UTC)
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it seems you created the map of the new search area used in this article (see above) by adding the yellow circle to an existing map from 2014. Where did you find the coordinates? Can it be sourced? But the more important thing is, as Ocean Infinity search has almost covered the two legs of site 1, which was the most probable location, could you please somehow merge the two maps - the 2014 map and the map(s) used in Ocean Infinity reports? "Broken Ridge" can be used as reference but there are also more precise maps of the original search area in the "The search for MH370 and ocean surface drift – Part III" I think your map with the circle is now misleading, as it probably indicates only where the new search begun but not the whole search area. Thank you, WikiHannibal (talk) 13:28, 28 March 2018 (UTC) WikiHannibal (talk) 13:28, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
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Hello Geekstreet,
Thanks for your great work, especially on eucalypts (inc. Corymbia). The idea of a separate gallery with bark/leaves/buds etc. is a good one.
Now my problem: I've updated the list of Eucalyptus species using the Australian Plant Census. Problem is no E. bicostata! I don't think there's much doubt that the consensus is E. bicostata is a synonym. You are right about plantnet at the RBGS, but that site has not been maintained for a number of years. What do you think about moving E. bicostata to Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata? (Adding a couple of refs. in case you haven't seen them.)[1][2] All the best to you. Gderrin (talk) 23:18, 14 March 2019 (UTC)
References
- ^ "Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- ^ "Eucalyptus bicostata". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- Hi Gderrin,
- Yes I think your suggestion is for the best. I quickly checked the main Eucalyptus globulus page & it doesn't have its own "features" gallery yet, so we can probably re-work the one from E.bicostata to suit. Let me know if you need any assistance with any sections.
In the meantime, I must get out collecting some more samples for new pics & galleries :) Cheers & thanks ❮❮ GEEKSTREET Talk Lane ❯❯ 03:00, 15 March 2019 (UTC)