User talk:Flag Creator

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February 2023

Hello, I'mMeters.I wanted to let you know that one or more ofyour recent contributionstoFlags of micronationshave been undone because they did not appear constructive. If you would like to experiment, please useyour sandbox.If you have any questions, you can ask for assistance at theTeahouseor theHelp desk.Thanks.Meters(talk)05:23, 25 February 2023 (UTC)

Really?Kekistan,piped toPepe the Frog?Meters(talk)05:29, 25 February 2023 (UTC)

Literally, If you scroll down, you can seeKekistan.Flag Creator(talk)09:31, 27 February 2023 (UTC)

That was for an animation.Flag Creator(talk)09:30, 27 February 2023 (UTC)

Please refrain from making unconstructive edits to Wikipedia, as you did atList of Indian flags ‎.Your edits appear to bedisruptiveand have been or will bereverted.

• If you are engaged in an articlecontent disputewith another editor, please discuss the matter with the editor at their talk page, or thearticle's talk page,and seekconsensuswith them. Alternatively, you can read Wikipedia'sdispute resolutionpage, and ask for independent help at one of therelevant noticeboards.
• If you are engaged in any other form of dispute that is not covered on the dispute resolution page, please seek assistance at Wikipedia'sAdministrators' noticeboard/Incidents.

Please ensure you are familiar with Wikipedia'spolicies and guidelines,and please do not continue to make edits that appear disruptive. Continued disruptive editing may result inloss of editing privileges.Thank you.Meters(talk)05:31, 25 February 2023 (UTC)

March 2023

Please do not introduce incorrect information into articles, as you did toList of Greek flags.Your edits could be interpreted asvandalismand have beenreverted.If you believe the information you added was correct, pleasecite references or sourcesor discuss the changes on the article'stalk pagebefore making them again. If you would like to experiment, useyour sandbox.Thank you.Constantine✍08:24, 18 March 2023 (UTC)

Copyright

I don't for one minute believe that you own the rights to release this logo[1]under a creative commons license. I suggest you stop making such uploads immediately, as both Wikipedia and Commons take copyright violations very seriously.AndyTheGrump(talk)12:38, 21 March 2023 (UTC)

Changing wiki

I might change Wikipedia to MicroWiki. I'm finding a lot of problems here. Since I'm busy, I might change because My talk page is filled with errors I made, Fake flags and all of that. So, Im not sure if it's a goodbye to Wikipedia.Flag Creator(talk)12:48, 21 March 2023 (UTC)

Regarding 'fake flags', can you clarify which of the many flags you have uploaded to commons are (a) your own work, and properly licensed under the specific license stated, and (b) genuine flag designs the design of which can be verified through reliable sources?AndyTheGrump(talk)23:40, 21 March 2023 (UTC)

Most of them were mine except the flag of Sparta. The images I uploaded have a proper license.Flag Creator(talk)09:04, 22 March 2023 (UTC)

I decided.

I decided that I will do both because Wikipedia is the one I use to research. Since I am very interested in Micronations, I will use MicroWiki for it.Flag Creator(talk)12:17, 27 March 2023 (UTC)

Please use edit summaries

Hello. Thank you foryour contributionstoWikipedia.I noticed that one or more recent edit(s) you made did not have anedit summary.You can use the edit summary field to explain your reasoning for an edit, or to provide a description of what the edit changes. Summaries save time for other editors and reduce the chances that your edit will be misunderstood. For some edits, an adequate summary may bequite brief.

The edit summary field looks like this:

Edit summary(Briefly describe your changes)

Please provide an edit summary for every edit you make.With aWikipedia accountyou can give yourself a reminder to add an edit summary by settingPreferences→Editing→Prompt me when entering a blank edit summary,and then click the "Save" button. Thanks! ~Anachronist(talk)00:36, 17 April 2023 (UTC)

Done. Thanks for the message!Flag Creator(talk)11:14, 17 April 2023 (UTC)

Not productive

I don't know why an edit summary likethishelps build an encyclopedia. The other user who worked on the list with me, putting countless hours into it, knows English as a second language. Take a breath please, we're a community here.Aza24(talk)16:43, 10 September 2023 (UTC)

Oh, I'm sorry. I deeply apologize for that. I didn't know that you worked with another user. #bodyContent aFlag Creator{ background-color: #ffa500; color: #ggggggg; font-weight: monoscope; }16:55, 10 September 2023 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Katherine, Daughter of Elizbeth of York

Hello Flag Creator,

I wanted to let you know that I just taggedKatherine, Daughter of Elizbeth of Yorkfor deletion, because it's a redirect from an article title to anamespacethat's not for articles.

If you don't want Katherine, Daughter of Elizbeth of York to be deleted, you cancontest this deletion,but don't remove the speedy deletion tag from the top.

You can leave a note onmy talk pageif you have questions. Thanks!

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You can delete it. I find no problem. If you're wondering why the draft is short, it's because I left the other spaces for other people to edit. Also is the draft or article getting deleted? #bodyContent aFlag Creator{ background-color: #ffa500; color: #ggggggg; font-weight: monoscope; }12:25, 2 October 2023 (UTC)

Or nevermind I got it. #bodyContent aFlag Creator{ background-color: #ffa500; color: #ggggggg; font-weight: monoscope; }05:06, 6 October 2023 (UTC)

Wikipedia and copyright

Hello Flag Creator! Your additions toDraft:List of forensic reconstructions by Carl Koppelmanhave been removed in whole or in part, as they appear to have added copyrighted content without evidence that the source material is in thepublic domainor has been released by its owner or legal agent under asuitably free and compatiblecopyright license. (To request such a release, seeWikipedia:Requesting copyright permission.) While we appreciate your contributions to Wikipedia, there are certain things you must keep in mind about using information from sources to avoidcopyrightandplagiarismissues.

• You can only copy/translate asmallamount of a source, and you must mark what you take as a direct quotation with doublequotation marks( ") and cite the source using aninline citation.You can read about this atWikipedia:Non-free contentin the sections on "text". See alsoHelp:Referencing for beginners,for how to cite sources here.
• Aside from limited quotation, you must put all informationin your own words and structure,in properparaphrase.Following the source's words too closely can createcopyright problems,so it is not permitted here; seeWikipedia:Close paraphrasing.Even when using your own words, you are still, however, asked to cite your sources toverifythe information and to demonstrate that the content is notoriginal research.
• We have strict guidelines on the usage of copyrighted images.Fair useimages must meet all ten of thenon-free content criteriain order to be used in articles, or they will be deleted. To be used on Wikipedia, all other images must be made available under a free and open copyright license that allows commercial and derivative reuse.
• Ifyouown the copyright to the source you want to copy or are a legally designated agent, youmaybe able to license that text so that we can publish it here. Understand, though, that unlike many other sites, where a person can license their content for use there and retain non-free ownership, that is not possible at Wikipedia. Rather, the release of content must be irrevocable,to the world,into either thepublic domain(PD) or under asuitably free and compatiblecopyright license. Please seeWikipedia:Donating copyrighted materials.
• Also note that Wikipedia articles may not be copied or translated without attribution. If you want to copy or translate from another Wikipedia project or article, you must follow the copyright attribution steps described atWikipedia:Copying within Wikipedia.See alsoHelp:Translation#License requirements.

It's very important that contributors understand and follow these practices, as policy requires that people who persistently do not must beblockedfrom editing. If you have any questions about this, please ask them here on this page, or leave a message on my talk page. Thank you. —Diannaa(talk)16:08, 8 October 2023 (UTC)

Your submission atArticles for creation:List of forensic reconstructions by Carl Koppelman(October 18)

Your recent article submission toArticles for Creationhas been reviewed. Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reasons left by MicrobiologyMarcus were: Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmitafter they have been resolved.

• If you would like to continue working on the submission, go toDraft:List of forensic reconstructions by Carl Koppelmanand click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
• If you do not edit your draft in the next 6 months, it will be considered abandoned andmay be deleted.
• If you need any assistance, or have experienced anyuntoward behaviorassociated with this submission, you can ask for help at theArticles for creation help desk,on thereviewer's talk pageor useWikipedia's real-time chat help from experienced editors.

microbiologyMarcus^{(petri dish)}18:28, 18 October 2023 (UTC)

Hello,Flag Creator! Having an article draft declined at Articles for Creation can be disappointing. If you are wondering why your article submission was declined, please post a question at theArticles for creation help desk.If you have anyotherquestions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at theTeahouse,a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there!microbiologyMarcus(petri dish)18:28, 18 October 2023 (UTC)

Copying within Wikipedia

You did not identify the source of the material inyour edit.It appears to beDNA Doe Project.Copying within Wikipedia is acceptable but it must be attributed.

This type of edit does get picked up byCopy Patroland a good edit summary helps to make sure we don't accidentally revert it. However, for future use, would you note the best practices wording as outlined atWikipedia:Copying_within_Wikipedia?In particular, linking to the source article and adding the phrase "see that page's history for attribution" helps ensure that proper attribution is preserved.

While best practices are that attribution should be added to the edit summary at the time the edit is made, the linked article on best practices describes the appropriate steps to add attribution after the fact. I have done so for you this time, but hope you will follow best practices yourself next time.

I've noticed that this guideline is not very well known, even among editors with tens of thousands of edits, so it isn't surprising that I point this out to some veteran editors, but there are some t's that need to be crossed.S Philbrick(Talk)13:27, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

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List of Syrian flagsmoved to draftspace

Thanks for your contributions toList of Syrian flags.Unfortunately, I do not think it is ready for publishing at this time becauseit has no sources. I have converted your article to a draft which you can improve, undisturbed for a while.

Please see more information atHelp:Unreviewed new page. When the article is ready for publication, please click on the "Submit your draft for review!" button at the top of the page OR move the page back.estar8806(talk)★22:12, 1 December 2023 (UTC)

Your submission atArticles for creation:List of Syrian flags(December 18)

Your recent article submission toArticles for Creationhas been reviewed. Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reason left by Aviram7 was: Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmitafter they have been resolved.

• If you would like to continue working on the submission, go toDraft:List of Syrian flagsand click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
• If you do not edit your draft in the next 6 months, it will be considered abandoned andmay be deleted.
• If you need any assistance, or have experienced anyuntoward behaviorassociated with this submission, you can ask for help at theArticles for creation help desk,on thereviewer's talk pageor useWikipedia's real-time chat help from experienced editors.

~~αvírαm|(tαlk)13:53, 18 December 2023 (UTC)

Your submission atArticles for creation:List of Syrian flags(December 20)

Your recent article submission toArticles for Creationhas been reviewed. Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reason left by DrowssapSMM was: The comment the reviewer left was: Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmitafter they have been resolved.

• If you would like to continue working on the submission, go toDraft:List of Syrian flagsand click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
• If you do not edit your draft in the next 6 months, it will be considered abandoned andmay be deleted.
• If you need any assistance, or have experienced anyuntoward behaviorassociated with this submission, you can ask for help at theArticles for creation help desk,on thereviewer's talk pageor useWikipedia's real-time chat help from experienced editors.

DrowssapSMM12:57, 20 December 2023 (UTC)

• I want to leave a comment on this to emphasize that you really shouldn't submit this draft again until it has been changed in a way that addresses the issues outlined in the comments. This is the 5th time in less than two weeks that this draft has been rejected, and the page still has the issues it had the first time it was rejected. Please do not unnecessarily contribute to the already huge backlog of articles awaiting review by resubmitting a page without fixing the issues that led to it being rejected the first time (and the second time and the third time and the fourth time and the fifth time). Thank you.VanillaWizard💙22:55, 20 December 2023 (UTC)

Your submission atArticles for creation:List of Syrian flags(February 4)

Your recent article submission has been rejected. If you have further questions, you can ask at theArticles for creation help deskor useWikipedia's real-time chat help.The comment left by The Herald was: Kindly improve and add intoFlag of Syriarather than submitting the draft again and again when reviewers turn it down for the same reason. Thanks.

The Herald (Benison)(talk)07:04, 4 February 2024 (UTC)