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Hey

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Hi, i wanted to nominate you for the Request for Admin election (RFA), but i need your consent. Destinyokhiria 💬 21:08, 11 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Destinyokhiria Good day. Thanks for considering me for RFA!I appreciate you thinking of me. However, due to some personal commitments right now, I don't believe I'd have enough free time to dedicate to the role. Perhaps in the near future, my availability will improve. Stay safe and best. Cassiopeia talk 09:22, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
No Problem 😊. Destinyokhiria 💬 20:38, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Huggle

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Hello Cassiopeia, I already asked on the Huggle feedback page, but I’d also like to ask here personally to get a direct answer — what is the difference between XmlRcs, Wiki, and IRC in Huggle, what is the default setting, and what are the best settings for the feed to show only unconstructive edits? Thank you in advance. - Arcrev1 (talk) 10:04, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]


@Oshwah and Arcrev1: Good day. I've looped in Oshwah for his technical expertise here, in case I've missed anything. He typically log in bi-weekly, so his response may be delayed.
  • API (Application Programming Interface): This is a programmatic interface that facilitates communication between different software applications.
  • XML-RPC (Remote Procedure Call): A distinct protocol that establishes a specific type of API, designed for executing procedures or functions on a remote system.
  • IRC (Internet Relay Chat): While primarily a protocol for real-time text-based chat, its specifications also function as an interface, governing how both programs and users interact with the IRC network, including the acquisition of real-time data feeds.
Huggle, is written in C++ application, is engineered to retrieve and analyze real-time edits for vandalism combat. The terms XML-RPC, Wiki (referring to the MediaWiki API), and IRC denote different methods or protocols through which Huggle accesses edits information. Broadly, API, XML-RPC, and IRC can all be categorized as interfaces, despite their varying operational levels and primary functions. All three can serve as data providers for Huggle to load edits in real time. For my counter-vandalism efforts, I primarily leverage IRC and the Wiki (MediaWiki API) as providers within Huggle. Hope this helps. Stay safe and regards. Cassiopeia talk 22:40, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Arcrev1! Cassiopeia explains this well, but basically it's a setting on Huggle to tell it what method to use to communicate back-and-forth between Wikipedia - things like recent edits and any edits such as reverting vandalism (in case one of the protocols goes down). My recommendation is to use the API, but I've used each in order to measure their speed and effectiveness. I've found that all of them are effective, but the API and MXL-RPC will send and retrieve changes a small bit faster. I believe the default setting is to use XML-RPC. Please let me know if you have any more questions and I'll be happy to answer them. :-) Best - ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 19:31, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Josana Blue (15:14, 12 July 2025)

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Hi Cassiopeia!

I have just created a Wikipedia account so I may start a page for myself to begin to log my history and achievements as an independent artist. Any advisement or suggestions are greatly appreciated as I start on this process! Thanks so much --Josana Blue (talk) 15:14, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Josana Blue Good day and welcome to Wikipedia! Please note that Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia and not social planform and not for promoting purpose. If you do that in your usual page then your usual page will be deleted. If you want to create an article, then you have a conflict of interest here.
In order for a subject to warrant a page in the main space of Wikipedia, it must fulfill the criteria outlined in the Wikipedia guideline on notability, specifically the General Notability Guideline (WP:GNG).
GNG is defined as the subject must fulfill specific criteria to demonstrate significant coverage from independent and reliable sources. These sources should provide in-depth discussions about the subject rather than merely offering passing mentions. This requirement is essential for verification, which is a core policy of Wikipedia. If a source is affiliated/associated/connected with the subject—such as the subject's marketing team, company, social media platforms, information in interviews of the subject or any self-published information—this indicates a lack of independence. Consequently, such sources cannot be utilized to satisfy the notability guidelines. Sources originating from educational institutions, government entities, foundations, social media platforms, and private companies are regarded as unreliable. In contrast, materials published by "major" newspapers and "reputable" books are typically considered reliable sources.
I recommend that you read WP:Your first article and adhere to the provided instructions before beginning the creation of an article. Cassiopeia talk 09:26, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Aratiprab (23:48, 12 July 2025)

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Hello! My wiki page contains an incorrect date. I’m not sure what to do about this. Thanks for any help. --Aratiprab (talk) 23:48, 12 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Aratiprab Good day. You need to provide the article name or the URL of the page so I would know which article you referred to. Regards. Cassiopeia talk 09:28, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

First light

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You are replacing the content of a section with a single letter. Please proofread your change. 2601:642:4F84:1590:8D6D:777A:5497:53FF (talk) 00:51, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

2601:642:4F84:1590:8D6D:777A:5497:53FF Thank you for letting me know as I accidentally key in the "T" when I reverted your unsourced content. I have since removed your unsourced content again. Please note that all edits are recorded in Wikipedia, so the warning that placed on your talk page can always be found even you removed it. Please do not add back the info without provide inline citaiton ( independent, reliable source such as from books or newspaper) as if you continuing to place back the unsourced content, you will be blocked from editing. Cassiopeia talk 08:13, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I advised you of your mistake and you want to persist in threats (which are misdirected since I did not write the passage). Adjust your attitude. 2601:642:4F84:1590:54F6:DAE2:9787:ED0E (talk) 17:49, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
2601:642:4F84:1590:54F6:DAE2:9787:ED0E I thanked your for the accidental mistake I added a "T". The issue is that I removed the unsourced content, and you add it back it without providing the source that is the reason you received the warnings. Please note that the editor who changes or adds content is responsible to provide the source for verification - see WP:BURDEN. Cassiopeia talk 23:06, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello!

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Hey Cass, I saw your name pop up recently and it reminded me that I haven't talked with you in a while. It's crazy to think I started your CVUA program almost six years ago! How time flies... Anyways, how have you been? The4lines |||| (talk) 05:38, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The4lines It's so good to hear from you, and I'm happy to know you're still doing counter-vandalism work after all these years! My students occasionally drop in to say hello, and it always warms my heart to receive messages from you all.
I'm doing well, as always. Not much has changed for me: I still go to the gym, run, work on my flexibility training, play the guitar, contribute to Wikipedia, and focus on my job while learning some computer courses. I'm traveling significantly less now, especially after COVID.
How are you doing? Stay safe, and best regards! Cassiopeia talk 09:40, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I'm doing pretty well too, enjoying my summer currently. I try to edit Wikipedia whenever I can, but sometimes real life gets in the way. It's crazy to think about everything that has happened in the past six years and how time has just flown by.
I'm still playing the guitar. Since the last time I talked with you I've gotten a nicer acoustic, an electric guitar and amp, and then a nicer amp. I've also been growing my pedal collection, which has been turning out to be a quite expensive.
I'm glad to hear you're doing well and it's great to hear from you! The4lines |||| (talk) 16:03, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
The4lines We are both music lovers and love the 6-string guitars. Same here, I have an Epiphone Les Paul electric and a Yamaha acoustic, a Fender amp and a line 6 (no pedals needed :)). Good to catch up with you! You take good care of yourself and stay safe. Cassiopeia talk 23:22, 13 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Planetmum (10:45, 14 July 2025)

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hello , the area where i live has a general block on editing Wikipedia . so i can only use my account when i am travelling . How to i take the block off my account since its a whole area block and not account specific . --Planetmum (talk) 10:45, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Planetmum Good day. I suspect it's a range of IP addresses rather than a whole area. Wikipedia can be edited by any logged-in user, irrespective of their global location. Regards. Cassiopeia talk 10:50, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
no when i am at hom it doesnt let me it says theres a block on ip addresses and the location i am in , so theres no way for me to edit and then when i travel "00miles from home same account theres no issue with me editing . I really want to get my first article approved but i cant work on it , can you possibly help me with what i need to do on it as im getting mixed replys to why it can not be published Planetmum (talk) 10:53, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Planetmum Can you log-in when you are at home? Cassiopeia talk 10:59, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
yes i can log in when i am at home but then it doesnt let me edit as its a blocked area and when you click the reason for the ban it says the user has blocked IP address from this area editing wikipedia due to a high volume of bot users or something alone those lines Planetmum (talk) 11:07, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
@Oshwah and Planetmum: Planetmum, Oshwah is an admin and technical expert who can help with your issue, but he usually logs in once a week.
Hi Oshwah, please review the communication above and assist if you can. Stay safe and best regards. Cassiopeia talk 11:29, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Planetmum! If your IP address or range is hard-blocked (no signed-in users can edit), you'll want to follow the directions here to request the IP block exempt user permissions. This should resolve your issue. Please let me know if you have any more questions. :-) ~Oshwah~(talk) (contribs) 15:05, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Wikidata weekly summary #688

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Here's your quick overview of what has been happening around Wikidata in the
week leading up to 2025-07-14. Missed the previous one? See issue #687.

Discussions

  • Open request for Oversight permissions: Jianhui67 (RfP scheduled to end at 27 July 2025 13:28 UTC)

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Development

  • Wikibase REST API: We started work on the simple Property prefix search phab:(T397838)
  • Mobile statement editing: We continued the work on the basics with viewing of statements (phab:T394886])
  • Search: Fixed a bug when pasting into the search box (phab:T397608)
  • Integration in Wikipedia and co:
    • We began research into current limits for collapsing entity usage. (Basically when an article uses more data from an Item than the configured limit then we consider all data on that Item to be used. This is done for infrastructure reasons.) We’d like to improve this to further reduce unnecessary Wikidata changes showing up on watchlist and recent changes on Wikipedia and co.
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Question from Nineteeneyest (21:14, 14 July 2025)

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Hello Cassiopeia! I hope you're doing well. I recently created a page, and it has been listed for speedydeletion. I was wondering if there is any chance you would be able to look at the page (Ruddy Gregory, PLLC) and tell me in your opinion what violates the rules about advertising? I truly am just trying to paint the clearest picture of the firm that I can, and even after carefully reading the article multiple times, I'm having trouble seeing what is promotional. Any advice would be appreciated :) Cheers! Nineteeneyest --Nineteeneyest (talk) 21:14, 14 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Nineteeneyest Good day. I have review your draft Draft:Ruddy Gregory, PLLC. The draft is not so much about "promotion" but it fails the Wikipedia notability and WP:NCORP guidelines. None of the source you provided in the draft article is considered indepedent and/or reliable. The draft article is about the company and not about the partners who works there.
In order for a subject to warrant a page in the main space of Wikipedia, it must fulfill the criteria outlined in the Wikipedia guideline on notability, specifically the General Notability Guideline (WP:GNG).
GNG is defined as the subject must fulfill specific criteria to demonstrate significant coverage from independent and reliable sources. These sources should provide in-depth discussions about the subject rather than merely offering passing mentions. This requirement is essential for verification, which is a core policy of Wikipedia. If a source is affiliated/associated/connected with the subject—such as the subject's marketing team, company, social media platforms, information in interviews of the subject or any self-published information—this indicates a lack of independence. Consequently, such sources cannot be utilized to satisfy the notability guidelines. Sources originating from educational institutions, government entities, foundations, social media platforms, and private companies are regarded as unreliable. In contrast, materials published by "major" newspapers and "reputable" books are typically considered reliable sources.
None of your
I recommend that you read WP:Your first article and adhere to the provided instructions before beginning the creation of an article. Regards. Cassiopeia talk 06:45, 17 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Question from Rusith Pilapitiya (02:21, 17 July 2025)

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Hello, I'm Rusith Pilapitiya..I would like to create a wikipedia page for a distinguished professor who recently passed away..Can you help me? --Rusith Pilapitiya (talk) 02:21, 17 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Rusith Pilapitiya First, please read WP:PROF to understand how to establish whether or not a professor is notable enough to qualify for an article on Wikipedia. To understand what NOT to do, please also read WP:NOTMEMORIAL, WP:NOTOBITUARY & more generally WP:NOT. UrielAcosta (talk) 02:32, 17 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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