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MSK
Joined 31 August 2025
Latest comment: 9 hours ago by Elidoesbnuuy in topic Request on 17:30:38, 5 June 2026 for assistance on AfC submission by Elidoesbnuuy
Hi MSK,
Regarding your closure, I think you made one error. You said Concerns have been raised if these lists are undue weight, however, quoting Danners430, whether these lists are appropriate has already been discussed at Wikipedia:Village pump (policy)/Airport destination lists 2, and no consensus was found for their removal - so this is very much out of scope for this discussion.
However, as that close was "no consensus", it cannot be used to forestall other discussion of the same topic. BilledMammal (talk) 07:13, 30 April 2026 (UTC)
it cannot be used to forestall other discussion of the same topic
, however whether it is undue or not to include the list at all is not in the scope of the discussion, which is about the sourcing requirements if the list is included. Cheers! msk 16:15, 30 April 2026 (UTC)- @MSK, thanks for this close! It was long over due. I appreciate your work to review it. Dw31415 (talk) 23:05, 6 May 2026 (UTC)
Question from Emeraldsparkk (11:17, 7 May 2026)
editHello :) I was wondering how to fact check stuff and what sources you recommend using, or just any general tips?
Ty- Emeraldsparkk :) --Emeraldsparkk (talk) 11:17, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- Finding citations for stuff really depends on the subject. If I were trying to look for sources for writing about a bird, I would search on Google Scholar for papers about that bird; however, if I were writing about, say, a restaurant, I would search on Google News. Rule of thumb, if the subject leans more academic, I would use an academic repository (like Google Scholar), and for more pop-culture oriented subjects, I would use Google News. msk 16:36, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- Thank you so much!! Emeraldsparkk (talk) 16:58, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- Avant Camera (talk · contribs)
my submission was rejected by the reviewer because "This draft's references do not show that the subject meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources" my article cites multiple online resources (Including Smithsonian and Getty museums) that reference the book. I have also found multiple examples of wikipedia articles that contain little or no secondary sources or citations, which contradicts Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for books. e.g https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twisted_Thing, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Xanadu_Talisman
I extensively researched my article and have provided citations to many credible sources on my subject and am a little confused at why many other book articles have been accepted without any citations at all.
Avant Camera (talk) 17:16, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- @Avant Camera The museums don't count as significant coverage, and they may not be independent. See also WP:OTHERSTUFFEXISTS msk 17:49, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- Can you tell why other wikipedia pages on books with absolutely no citations (examples provided) have been approved? Avant Camera (talk) 19:15, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- @Avant Camera Those pages were never "approved" by an AfC reviewers. msk 19:17, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- How did they get activated if they weren't approved? Avant Camera (talk) 19:41, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- @Avant Camera They were left there and no one bothered to nominate them for deletion. I'll get around to nominating them for deletion sometime soon. msk 19:45, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- How did they get activated if they weren't approved? Avant Camera (talk) 19:41, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- @Avant Camera Those pages were never "approved" by an AfC reviewers. msk 19:17, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- Can you tell why other wikipedia pages on books with absolutely no citations (examples provided) have been approved? Avant Camera (talk) 19:15, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- @Avant Camera The museums don't count as significant coverage, and they may not be independent. See also WP:OTHERSTUFFEXISTS msk 17:50, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- That still doesn't explain how they were able to create the pages without going through the approval process? Does the approval rule only apply to certain users? Avant Camera (talk) 21:29, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- Once you are autoconfirmed you can directly create articles without AfC, however they will not show up in search results until they have been reviewed by a new page patroller, or once the article is 90 days old. msk 21:36, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- The book I'm writing about is a limited edition (500 Copies) and was published in 1937. As such it is extremely difficult to find online reviews or articles about this book, which is why I created the wikipage. Connell's work from this book is in a number of major collections, including Getty, Met, UCLA and the Smithsonian and he was admired writer and teacher of photography in California. I have provided multiple citations from these institutions that discuss the book in detail and just wanted clarification on why this isn't considered sufficient. Avant Camera (talk) 22:21, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- Once you are autoconfirmed you can directly create articles without AfC, however they will not show up in search results until they have been reviewed by a new page patroller, or once the article is 90 days old. msk 21:36, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
- That still doesn't explain how they were able to create the pages without going through the approval process? Does the approval rule only apply to certain users? Avant Camera (talk) 21:29, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
Promotion of Curlew sandpiper
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Congratulations, MSK! The article you nominated, Curlew sandpiper, has been promoted to featured status, recognizing it as one of the best articles on Wikipedia. The nomination discussion has been archived.This is a rare accomplishment and you should be proud. If you would like, you may nominate it to appear on the Main Page as Today's featured article. Keep up the great work! Cheers, David Fuchs (talk) via FACBot (talk) 23:05, 7 May 2026 (UTC)
Question from Twanakrd on Wikipedia:Wikimedia Commons (12:18, 10 May 2026)
editHello, I want to add a content on Wikipedia for a known person in Iraq, Kurdistan Region how can we add? --Twanakrd (talk) 12:18, 10 May 2026 (UTC)
- @Twanakrd right now you are not extended-confirmed yet, so you should not edit anything related to Kurds/Kurdistan at all (WP:GS/KURD) msk 15:50, 10 May 2026 (UTC)
Question from Andy Godwin Miracle (09:14, 12 May 2026)
editHave you ever been a mobile editor..? --Andy Godwin Miracle (talk) 09:14, 12 May 2026 (UTC)
- I'm editing on my phone right now! msk 14:40, 12 May 2026 (UTC)
Nomination of Ride the D for redirecting to D Line Extension
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The article is being discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ride the D until a consensus is reached, and anyone, including you, is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.
Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the AfD notice from the article until the discussion is closed.Introducing Jodea
editWhy did you delete the article I wrote on here? Lindseymaddy (talk) 23:23, 13 May 2026 (UTC)
- Please read the guideline that was linked twice in my edit summaries, WP:DRAFTNOCAT. msk 23:32, 13 May 2026 (UTC)
- Got it, thank you so much! I was confused. Lindseymaddy (talk) 23:35, 13 May 2026 (UTC)
Istanbul Metro dash vs hyphen
editI assumed, like you, that hyphen was correct, but we now have this: I'm not even sure where to discuss this. GA-RT-22 (talk) 23:49, 13 May 2026 (UTC)
Question from ؤمةءبزملاكملنؤظمؤدؤءوءءعء on Help:Your first article (07:13, 14 May 2026)
editءؤتنينبمبلككلالالجفجغجبخحاكب --ؤمةءبزملاكملنؤظمؤدؤءوءءعء (talk) 07:13, 14 May 2026 (UTC)
New Page Patrol Newsletter - May 2026
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Borys Lozhkin
editHello. You closed the discussion, but forgot to rename the page Boris Lozhkin to Borys Lozhkin. Regards. Шалений малюк (talk) 13:40, 15 May 2026 (UTC)
- Sorry about that, should be done now. msk 15:33, 15 May 2026 (UTC)
Move request
editHi mate. Hope you are doing well.
May I ask if you can help me move the names of these 4 mountains to the following redirects? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Requested_moves/Technical_requests#Uncontroversial_technical_requests Kj1595 (talk) 13:41, 16 May 2026 (UTC)
- Thank you. Really appreciate it. Kj1595 (talk) 01:42, 17 May 2026 (UTC)
Question from CreatorPrabhash (02:58, 17 May 2026)
editHow To Edit And Fix Any Article? --CreatorPrabhash (talk) 02:58, 17 May 2026 (UTC)
- Princetuff (talk · contribs)
Kross is a popular Artist in Nigeria even without online presence everyone knows him so why am i writing about him and you are rejecting it, that means Wikipedia now works like politics, you accept the ones you want and leave others, this is really bad and I don’t like it.
Princetuff (talk) 20:43, 18 May 2026 (UTC)
- If you read the guideline linked on the decline notice, you would understand that I am not, in fact, "accept the ones [that I] want and leav[ing] others". msk 20:49, 18 May 2026 (UTC)
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Draft:August aurelius raber — request for review
edithi MSK thanks for reviewing. can you tell me what specifically made you say it was AI? i looked at WP:G15 and the clear cut signs it lists are stuff like "here is your article" text, unfilled [birthdate] placeholders, or fake/dead citations. my draft doesnt have any of those. every source links to a real working article by a real journalist (Formula Scout, Auto Motor & Sport, Arab News etc). the policy also says the subjective signs alone arent enough to apply G15. so im trying to figure out what you actually saw. im new and i used Griffin Peebles and Alex Powells pages as templates which is probably why the format looks polished. if specific sentences read as AI i can rewrite them, i just need to know which ones. thanks Nismo33 Nismo33 (talk) 19:06, 21 May 2026 (UTC) Nismo33 (talk) 19:06, 21 May 2026 (UTC)
Mark Milano page decline
editMSK,
Sorry, I began editing, and first section gave me a Publish button after I was done editing that section. I could not find another button to save changes, and I apparently resubmitted. Please decline and send it back to me. I'll figure out how to make and save changes for each section. MedillMSJ (talk) 19:08, 21 May 2026 (UTC)
- I think I figured it out. Please give me specific examples of bias you see in the article. I eliminated a number of adjectives, but everything else is supported with citations. Thanks. MedillMSJ (talk) 19:16, 21 May 2026 (UTC)
- Did you use AI to help you write that draft? Using AI to write new articles is prohibited. msk 19:21, 21 May 2026 (UTC)
- No, I'm a professional journalist (two degrees, 40+ years experience), conducted the research, found the citations and wrote this original article. I recently attended Milano's memorial service and was inspired to create this page. MedillMSJ (talk) 19:26, 21 May 2026 (UTC)
- Thanks for the quick answer. I'm going to be busy for the next hour or so, but after that, I'll try to provide some examples of bias in the article. While you wait, I recommend reading the policies on NPOV and NOTABILITY. msk 19:32, 21 May 2026 (UTC)
- Checking back in... MedillMSJ (talk) 21:46, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
- Sorry about the delay, I forgot about this. Some examples:
helping save millions of lives
this is probably subjective, and shouldn't be presented as factlandmark HIV-discrimination lawsuit
landmark is also a subjective descriptor.
- The draft presents a lot of subjective opinions/descriptors as fact, which shouldn't be done with WikiVoice. msk 16:00, 3 June 2026 (UTC)
- I do not see "a lot of" subjective opinions/descriptors in the article.
- I deleted "landmark," although, in terms of law, this suit WAS a landmark, meaning it set new precedent in ADA law that will allow other plaintiff's to sue and win under the same points of law.
- He also DID help save millions of lives, as my citation pointed out. The Gore protest and subsequent change of the Clinton/U.S. policy towards generic AIDS drugs in Africa has saved an estimated 26 million lives to date. His work in AIDS education also has helped save countless lives - but I still deleted that.
- If what is holding up this page is simply a list of adjectives that could easily be deleted, can you delete them, or at least ask me for the sources?
- Thanks. MedillMSJ (talk) 16:38, 3 June 2026 (UTC)
- Sorry about the delay, I forgot about this. Some examples:
- No, I'm a professional journalist (two degrees, 40+ years experience), conducted the research, found the citations and wrote this original article. I recently attended Milano's memorial service and was inspired to create this page. MedillMSJ (talk) 19:26, 21 May 2026 (UTC)
- Did you use AI to help you write that draft? Using AI to write new articles is prohibited. msk 19:21, 21 May 2026 (UTC)
Draft:Ioan Stefan Florian
editHello, MSK!
Thank you for reviewing the draft. I would like to note that the article was manually translated and edited from the corresponding Romanian Wikipedia entry, not automatically generated. I understand there may be concerns regarding tone or sourcing, and I am working on revising the draft to better fit English Wikipedia standards. I would appreciate any specific feedback on which parts appear problematic stylistically. With all due respect. Pineallesion (talk) 21:33, 21 May 2026 (UTC)
- Which Romanian Wikipedia entry? Could you provide a hyperlink? msk 21:35, 21 May 2026 (UTC)
- (talk page watcher) The exact title in Romanian Wikipedia (ro:Ioan Stefan Florian) doesn't seem to exist, just to say. Could be a different title. 🫀 Crash // Organhaver ( it / he | talk to me, maybe? ) 21:52, 21 May 2026 (UTC)
Never mind. I've resubmitted the draft. --Pineallesion (talk) 06:14, 31 May 2026 (UTC)
Draft:Jessica Malsiner
editHi, how are you? Thanks for reading the draft I submitted today!
However, I don't understand why it wasn't accepted. The athlete has competed in two Olympic Games and has pages in six other languages... I'd like to understand better. Thanks, and happy editing! Mtvdanilo (talk) 00:17, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
- @Mtvdanilo WP:NOLYMPIC only applies to people that won a medal in the Olympics or Paralympics, so she doesn't meet the WP:NSPORT criteria. She doesn't meet WP:NBIO right now either, since none of the sources used have significant enough coverage of her. Cheers, msk 03:55, 22 May 2026 (UTC)
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LLM Query
editI noticed you rejected my article citing that it sounded like it was written by an LLM. I can assure you than I only used my own words when writing this. Please could you point me towards the specific sections that need changing? I have been trying to get a biography up for a Croatian author I like for a little while now, but can’t seem to! I’m always given a different reason. Niamh mc63 (talk) 08:34, 26 May 2026 (UTC)
Howdy, What kinds of things should not have links? Is it common knowledge items? I just did my first and I left the 3 links. I tend to overthink things…any suggestions on how to focus on the right criteria? --Gitalley (talk) 17:50, 26 May 2026 (UTC)
- The relevant guidelines are at MOS:LINK.
- Some important excerpts: An article is said to be underlinked if unlinked words are needed to aid understanding of the article. In general, links should be created for:
- Examples of overlinking include:
- Everyday words (e.g., education, violence, aircraft, river, animation)
- Common occupations (e.g., accountant, politician, actor)
- Common units of measurement, often those relating to time, temperature, length, area, or volume. If both non-metric and metric equivalents are given, as in 5 centimetres (2 in), usually neither unit needs to be linked, because almost all readers understand at least one of the units (see § Units of measurement that are not obscure, below).
- Dates
- Looking at your edit, everything looks fine - the link suggestion tool's recommendations usually align with the guidelines; all you really need to worry about is "is this suggested link what this article is talking about and not something else". msk 17:59, 26 May 2026 (UTC)
Draft:C-Therm Technologies
editHello,
Thank you for reviewing my article: Draft:C-Therm Technologies.
I understand that the draft did not meet the notability criteria; if you could elaborate on the reason why this draft did not meet this, that would be great. I realized that the references were predominantly from regional (New Brunswick) sources - is this the part of reason why the article was not deemed sufficiently notable?
Your input would be greatly appreciated. Hotandcold4444 (talk) 19:31, 26 May 2026 (UTC)
- There isn't much to say other than none of the sources are high-quality enough to show notability. There is nothing inherently wrong with regional sources, but in this case the NB govt. is not independent of C-Therm, as they have a vested interest in them. msk 19:35, 26 May 2026 (UTC)
One Week Left in The Core Contest!
editHello Core Contest participants! There is less than one week left until the May 31 deadline (23:59 UTC), so it's time to ramp up our efforts. Remember, Wikipedia wants to be edited!
Now is a good time to set some final goals for your article: What section needs the most improvement? Which sources remain unused? How can you best spend your time? Good luck and happy editing! Cheers from the judges, Femke, Casliber, Aza24. – Aza24 (talk) 19:37, 26 May 2026 (UTC)
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Can I get you attention?
editHello @MSK, Thank you for your feedback on Draft:Hairbyhairboy, I’ve fixed the writing to maintain strict neutrality and have re-written the content, you can review or accept it now. Allblessed (talk) 22:06, 26 May 2026 (UTC)
- It is standard for AfC reviewers to not review drafts on demand. msk 22:29, 26 May 2026 (UTC)
Misimplementation of concensus at 2000s energy crisis
editThe long-term stable page title for this article was Global energy crisis (2021–2023) not 2020s energy crisis @Feeglgeef: Sadads (talk) 08:36, 27 May 2026 (UTC)
- There was consensus on the talk page in an RM to revert to "2020s energy crisis". If you believe my assessment of consensus was wrong, the place to discuss this is on my talk page (not MSK's), with potential escalation to move review if it doesn't work out. Feeglgeef (talk) 12:07, 27 May 2026 (UTC)
- The consensus was to "There's a clear consensus to restore the stable name. " -- 2020s energy crises was only present for one day: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2020s_energy_crisis&diff=prev&oldid=1350776750 .. your rationale said the "long term stable name" the long term stable name was Global energy crisis (2021–2023) for over 3 years. Sadads (talk) 00:13, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
Dear MSK thanks for reviewing my new proposed article on Newbury Amateur Orchestral Union. You state that it is not supported by reliable sources. In fact it relies on an article published in "The Strad" in May 1933, a copy of which I recently obtained, and which I give as a reference. "The Strad" is the leading UK classical music magazine about string instruments, and was founded in 1890. It continues to be published monthly. I am surprised you do not regard this as sufficiently reliable.
If lack of reliable sources is your only objection, I do not understand your reasoning. I ask you to reconsider. David e cooper (talk) 17:30, 27 May 2026 (UTC)
- Which source supports the text After Eatwells death in 1893 conductorship was taken over by Mr. J.S. Liddle who also conducted the English Ladies Orchestra, and guest conductors included Sir Hubert Parry and Coleridge-Taylor (ibid). A prominent member of the Orchestra from 1885 was Dr Marian Arkwright, a pianist, composer, violist and double-bass player who conducted on some occasions. Later conductors included Mr. D.G.A. Fox and Mr. George Weldon. The orchestra was later renamed to the Newbury Symphony Orchestra and continues to hold concerts.
- ? Page numbers should be provided.
- Also, the notability criteria requires multiple published secondary sources, you only provided one. msk 17:56, 27 May 2026 (UTC)
- Dear MSK I note your comments and I believe I have now addressed them. I have added a second independent source, a piece from the Newbury Weekly News (a weekly local paper which has running since 1867 and continues). I hope this is sufficient for what is a brief article. David e cooper (talk) 11:49, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
Thanks for reviewing my draft
editHi @MSK,
Thanks for taking the time to review my draft. I appreciate you looking at it even though it got declined. I understand the concerns about the writing style and I'll work on making it more natural.... I also realize the sources weren't strong enough and the subject might not meet notability guidelines. Thanks again for your time and for keeping Wikipedia's quality standards high.
Regards, @Wicsakiwdss — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wicsakiwdss (talk • contribs) 14:07, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
I’ve been wanting to create a Wikipedia article for the University of the Philippines Los Baños student publication UPLB Perspective. Do you think it is notable enough to meet Wikipedia’s standards? --THELVBE (talk) 14:10, 28 May 2026 (UTC)
Curlew sandpiper scheduled for TFA
editThis is to let you know that Curlew sandpiper has been scheduled as today's featured article for 20 July 2026. Please check that the article needs no amendments. Feel free to amend the draft blurb, which can be found at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/July 2026, or to make comments on other matters concerning the scheduling of this article at Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/July 2026. Please keep an eye on that page, as notifications of copy edits to or queries about the draft blurb may be posted there. I also suggest that you watchlist Wikipedia:Main Page/Errors from two days before it appears on the Main Page. Thanks, and congratulations on your work! Z1720 (talk) 01:33, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
Question regarding recruitment for an open Reward Board request
editHi MSK, I hope you are well.
I am seeking some brief guidance regarding the best way to connect with independent biographical creators within the community. I have a request listed on the Reward Board to draft a neutral, encyclopedic biography for a South African macro-economic commentator. Because I am a professional associate of the subject, I have explicitly declared my Conflict of Interest (COI) on-wiki and am strictly keeping my hands off the text to ensure full compliance with WP:BLP and WP:NPOV. I have compiled a clean, independent 7-source media dossier directly on the board.
As an active contributor to the Articles for Creation process, you have an incredible bird's-eye view of the community. Since I want to ensure this project is handled with total procedural transparency and strict adherence to content guidelines, could you kindly recommend a specific WikiProject noticeboard, working group, or a few reliable biographical editors whom I might approach directly to see if they have availability for this type of drafting work? Thank you so much for your time and for your dedication to keeping the encyclopedia's standards high. Debt Expert SA (talk) 07:23, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
- I would actually recommend you contact one of the companies listed here (e.g. Beutler Ink, Lumino, or EthicalWiki - be sure that they are listed under "Disclosed paid editing"), since the reward board is a lot less active than it seems. (especially for paid editing requests) msk 15:51, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
- Hi MSK. Thank you for the advice, appreciated. Debt Expert SA (talk) 09:49, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
Hello MSK,
Thank you for reviewing the draft and for your time.
I would appreciate clarification regarding the notability assessment. My understanding of the rejection is that the subject was considered not to meet Wikipedia's inclusion criteria.
Since the earlier submissions, I have identified additional coverage from multiple independent national publications, including ThisDay, Punch, BusinessDay, Vanguard, The Nation, and The Sun. In particular, the ThisDay feature contains substantial biographical information about the subject's background, education, career development, and entrepreneurial activities rather than merely quoting him in connection with his company.
My intention is not to promote the subject but to understand whether the available sources are still considered insufficient for establishing notability under the General Notability Guideline. If so, I would be grateful if you could indicate what aspect of the sourcing remains inadequate so that I can improve the draft accordingly.
Thank you again for your time and guidance.
Kind regards, Adedapo Micheal Sunday
MichealSunday2026 (talk) 18:10, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
- I have checked the sources, and the sources do not support you being notable - e.g, the ThisDay source is not independent and reads like it is AI-generated. msk 18:30, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
- Thank God you said it look like ai, something can look like ai and it’s not ai, you keep rejecting my draft, this is the second time even after adjustment and new additional publications added to it, sir, can you please kindly help me look at it carefully? None of my articles is Ai generated one, please help me to look into it… ~2026-31930-36 (talk) 19:22, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
- I have looked into it, and you are not notable. That is why I rejected your draft. No amount of editing can overcome a lack of notability. By repeatedly resubmitting, you are wasting volunteer time. msk 19:26, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
- Since you said no amount of editing can overcome lack of notability, so what do you used to scale or to measure notability? Because I believe I am notable enough in this space of tech especially I. Nigeria and in United states… that’s why i appeal, if am not, I won’t even border to appeal and have seen some people who are not even notable or who didn’t even have much independent sources like I do and yet they get approved with their draft, so is there anything I am missing that’s why I message you so you can clarify me sir! ~2026-31930-36 (talk) 19:30, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
- Other stuff exists, that's not my problem. I am telling you that you are not notable, by the general notability guideline; if other drafts with worse sourcing were accepted, those were accepted erroneously. msk 19:39, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
- It's well,
- i just feel like some people are making it hard for other people to make it to this wikipidea but then, i won't give up...
- Thank you very much for your time sir. MichealSunday2026 (talk) 23:05, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
- Other stuff exists, that's not my problem. I am telling you that you are not notable, by the general notability guideline; if other drafts with worse sourcing were accepted, those were accepted erroneously. msk 19:39, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
- Since you said no amount of editing can overcome lack of notability, so what do you used to scale or to measure notability? Because I believe I am notable enough in this space of tech especially I. Nigeria and in United states… that’s why i appeal, if am not, I won’t even border to appeal and have seen some people who are not even notable or who didn’t even have much independent sources like I do and yet they get approved with their draft, so is there anything I am missing that’s why I message you so you can clarify me sir! ~2026-31930-36 (talk) 19:30, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
- I have looked into it, and you are not notable. That is why I rejected your draft. No amount of editing can overcome a lack of notability. By repeatedly resubmitting, you are wasting volunteer time. msk 19:26, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
- Thank God you said it look like ai, something can look like ai and it’s not ai, you keep rejecting my draft, this is the second time even after adjustment and new additional publications added to it, sir, can you please kindly help me look at it carefully? None of my articles is Ai generated one, please help me to look into it… ~2026-31930-36 (talk) 19:22, 29 May 2026 (UTC)
Hi MSK, thank you for reviewing my submission. I'd like know better why it is considered to be AI-generated for my future submission. Since the last declines, I have re-written the article manually without any LLM support. And I have re-read the [Signs of AI writing] guideline and cannot spot any issues with it.
Also, understand that a company page may sound like a promotion, but it is a topic of interest for Hong Kong people since the founder Adrian Cheng is a famous local businessman. If it's more an issue with independent sources, I'd appreciate your confirmation.
Kaziw (talk) 06:52, 30 May 2026 (UTC)
- I've undone the reject. msk 16:51, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
Clint Howard and Fred Price draft
editHi MSK, thanks for asking directly. Yes, I used AI for the initial draft when I created this on 25 May. I was advised thereafter that this is inappropriate and have only done manual changes subsequently.
Since then I've revised the article substantially by hand, as the edit history from 26 May should show. I'm glad to do another pass if needed. Quietnotionist (talk) 16:00, 31 May 2026 (UTC)
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- Gps-Galileo (talk · contribs)
Gps-Galileo (talk) 09:17, 2 June 2026 (UTC) Is the concern primarily the writing style, or the lack of evidence that GNSS-based indoor navigation is an independently recognized topic suitable for a standalone article?
- MsChicanery (talk · contribs)
Hello! You recently denied me creating a page for UF's Student Government due to notability. I beg to differ quite frankly. UF's Student Government is a state agency with over $22 million dollars in funding, and is one of the highest funded SG in the US. In addition, if an agency of the Student Government (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACCENT_Speakers_Bureau) and a building funded by the student government (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Florida_Southwest_Recreation_Center) both have enough notability, I would say that the SG itself does.
MsChicanery (talk) 17:22, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
- @MsChicanery Corporations have different notability requirements than buildings; see also WP:OTHERSTUFFEXISTS msk 17:31, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
Your draft article, Draft:Battle of Czernowitz (1916)
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Draft:Cenotaph Park
editI'm not here to finger-wag, I'm just curious about your decline at Draft:Cenotaph Park. I see several typos, I don't think this is AI. What do you see in this article that I don't? MediaKyle (talk) 10:18, 3 June 2026 (UTC)
Places with nationally protected status (e.g. protected areas, national heritage sites, **cultural heritage sites**)
the markdown made me suspect AI, though I might be a bit too paranoid. msk 15:52, 3 June 2026 (UTC)
Question from Gjpmg on Rufus (biblical figure) (00:09, 5 June 2026)
editHi Rufus and Alexander and Eunice and Mark were the children of Simon Peter and Lois of Cyprus where Paul would reside when back from his missions and was in a defacto God binded relationship with Eunice the mother of Timothy as she was with a Greek Israelite whom was Paul disciple of the gentiles --Gjpmg (talk) 00:09, 5 June 2026 (UTC)
- Do you have a question? msk 00:10, 5 June 2026 (UTC)
- Elidoesbnuuy (talk · contribs)
Hey i was wondering what i could do to improve the Wikipedia page for the TAV, any help would be appreciated!