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Thanks for the welcome sir. What are the general rules in editing an article created by others.

Should we get permission to edit? Does the owner has the right to approve the edit made by us. --Maharajca (talk) 06:08, 16 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Maharajca, and welcome to Wikipedia! Just like it says in the main page, anyone can edit, meaning you don't need to ask permission to edit articles in the project. Spend some time reading the introductory pages, and then try editing articles that are of your interest. Isabelle ^🏳‍🌈 20:28, 16 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. You removed my link for www.etssurgeryawareness.org. That's fine, but I think deleting the entire text passage, giving people the name of a cited and referenced website is not necessary. It is a helpful source. Can I put it back up without the link as that had already been deemed acceptable and checked? Thank you. CathF83 (talk) 21:33, 16 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hi CathF83. Without reliable sources that show the notability of that website's creation, it looks like an ad and no, you should not add it back to the article. I see you've opened a discussion at the talk page, which is the correct procedure. I can leave my thoughts there if need be, but it would be the same I said here. My recommendation would be to suggest it is added as an external link. Isabelle ^🏳‍🌈 21:55, 16 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

It is an awareness website for no gain. It is fully cited and referenced. It isn't advertising, it is an awareness publication, all the side-effects are referenced from peer-reviewed studies and it properly referenced to physical & emotional affects. This is to help people. It is not for any gainful purposes and is completely relevant to the subject and matter at hand. The website is being used internationally to learn more, and all medically referenced, just like wikipedia itself. CathF83 (talk) 23:19, 16 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@CathF83: Please read WP:Advocacy, which expands on WP:SOAP and explains why I removed that paragraph from the article. Isabelle ^🏳‍🌈 23:48, 16 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

	The Original Barnstar
	For your recent thoughtful RFC closes Andre🚐 01:36, 23 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Andre, that's very kind of you. Isabelle ^🏳‍🌈 01:48, 23 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Same from me. Excellent job, thank you. -- RoySmith (talk) 02:00, 23 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, RoySmith. Isabelle ^🏳‍🌈 03:06, 23 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The Barnstar of Diligence

I'm late, but I'd like to add one! I've just seen the closure notification of the block evidence discussion in today's admin newsletter. Thank you very much for your work. As there was clear disagreement about the correct interpretation of the policy, and the RfC has finally resolved this disagreement, it's one of the most important RfCs in this area I have seen for quite a while. I'm especially happy about the closure clearly stating that the policy should be adjusted to match the community consensus in a less ambiguous way. If the closure didn't say this, we'd have yet another huge discussion about its implementation today. ~ ToBeFree (talk) 11:52, 1 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the message ToBeFree! When closing discussions like this, I try not only to note the consensus, but how participants should procede next, when that's also clear in the discussion (and the previous ones, when those exist). Isabelle ^🏳‍🌈 12:25, 1 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reason left by MurielMary was:

This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.

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 resubmit after they have been resolved.

• If you would like to continue working on the submission, go to Draft:Dinah Johnson and 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 and may be deleted.
• If you need any assistance, or have experienced any untoward behavior associated with this submission, you can ask for help at the Articles for creation help desk, on the reviewer's talk page or use Wikipedia's real-time chat help from experienced editors.

MurielMary (talk) 09:19, 1 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Isabelle Belato! 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 the Articles for creation help desk. If you have any other questions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at the Teahouse, a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! MurielMary (talk) 09:19, 1 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I've left a comment on your Articles for Creation submission, which can be viewed at Draft:Dinah Johnson. Thanks! MurielMary (talk) 08:22, 3 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the input, MurielMary! I was going to work on the draft some more, but it seems that Yngvadottir and Pburka did all the heavy lifting already. Thanks to the two of you for improving the article! Isabelle ^🏳‍🌈 20:04, 3 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hello how can I get started to edit --Nobominkemele (talk) 19:41, 5 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there, Nobominkemele, and welcome to Wikipedia! If you want to start editing, all you have to do is find an article that interests you, and press the "Edit" button. I'd also recomendo you go through the community's tutorial to learn more details on how to edit and contribute to the project. Isabelle ^🏳‍🌈 19:47, 5 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Cool flag in your signature! I am fairly new; can I see the code for your sig? Thanks. David10244 (talk) 10:18, 6 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Wait... is the flag a single character? David10244 (talk) 10:19, 6 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@David10244: To see the code you can simply press the edit button wherever I've left my signature. And yes, the flag is just an emoji, which I add by using the Windows+. shortcut. Isabelle ^🏳‍🌈 19:34, 6 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Thanks. David10244 (talk) 09:11, 7 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@David10244: Also, you should check WP:FANCYSIG if you haven't already, for some instructions on how to customize your signature. Isabelle ^{🏴‍☠️} 09:42, 7 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

	The Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
	Thanks for your diligence with that IP editor who was making so many Chan-related edits. Those edits didn't last long before they were reverted so thank you! Liz Read! Talk! 05:35, 7 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Liz! I did get bamboozled for a moment, though, haha. Isabelle ^{🏴‍☠️} 10:03, 7 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

mermaid education

Thank you for quality articles about gender and education, beginning with Back to Front and Upside Down!, then Julián Is a Mermaid, Flamer (novel) and Gnomes (book), for your work in the Portuguese Wikipedia, for fighting vandalism and closing difficult discussions, for a statement by image alone, - you are an awesome Wikipedian!

You are recipient no. 2767 of Precious, a prize of QAI. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:13, 8 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Gerda, that's very kind of you. I appreciate all the work you've done in recognizing members of our community and lifting their spirits. Isabelle Belato ^🏳‍🌈 10:03, 8 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, - it's really my pleasure. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:05, 8 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

		The Civility Barnstar
		Thank you for the way that you dealt with my concerns at your RfA which could easily have been dismissed. I am sure that you will make an amazing admin. Gusfriend (talk) 10:09, 8 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for raising that issue, Gusfriend. While it's important to filter criticism, I do always try to take into consideration other people's opinions and comments. Isabelle Belato ^🏳‍🌈 10:54, 8 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

there is a song about you in turkish-german i hope you like it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiaWCah7Nfs 85.98.21.139 (talk) 10:38, 8 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

	The Original Barnstar
	For your good service to Wikipedia. Also you are moving forward towards admin-ship. Wish you all the best. :) DMK-C5 (talk) 13:54, 8 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, DMK-C5, that's very appreciated! Isabelle Belato ^🏳‍🌈 17:03, 8 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Isabelle Belato. Please check your email; you've got mail!
It may take a few minutes from the time the email is sent for it to show up in your inbox. You can remove this notice at any time by removing the ((You've got mail)) or ((ygm)) template. gnu57 15:58, 8 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@gnu57: I've replied to the email. Isabelle Belato ^🏳‍🌈 16:16, 8 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@gnu57: I've amended my answer to your question, concerning your other point raised in the email, I honestly think that boat has sailed a long time ago. Isabelle Belato ^🏳‍🌈 17:06, 8 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The possibility that a negative experience is what had driven you to the English Wikipedia did not cross my mind when I had asked the question, and I did not mean to make you dwell upon previous incidents in which you were demeaned or otherwise mistreated. I would like to apologize for bringing you to dwell upon that and I wish you the best of luck with the RfA! — Red-tailed hawk _(nest) 04:45, 9 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Red-tailed hawk. Don't worry about it! While I usually don't talk about it, since it feels a bit self-serving, I've always been open on why I left the Portuguese Wikipedia when asked. I'm just glad I found a place that feels much more welcoming to users! Isabelle Belato ^🏳‍🌈 11:01, 9 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

No one should have to deal with harassment like that. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 23:06, 9 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for dealing with it so quickly, ScottishFinnishRadish. While this has become somewhat par for the course, I'm always very appreciative when admins step in to respond to these situations. Isabelle Belato ^🏳‍🌈 23:40, 9 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks again, ScottishFinnishRadish. I'll take this opportunity to say I'll probably not comment further on what has transpired, other than to say I hope this is a case of a compromised account. Isabelle Belato ^🏳‍🌈 01:42, 11 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I certainly hope so too. Again, sorry you have to put up with this shit. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 01:46, 11 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

It sucks to get such comments, from an admin no less. Here's a kitten!

LilianaUwU ^{(talk / contribs)} 02:15, 11 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@LilianaUwU: Thanks <3 Isabelle Belato ^🏳‍🌈 02:25, 11 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

+1. I'm sorry you had to deal with that, especially during an already-stressful time. That comment didn't represent our community, and I hope you never doubt that you are welcome and appreciated here. Levivich (talk) 04:52, 11 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

With Levivich, I'm sorry you had to deal with the unacceptable message. The admin also, had a history of editing messages like that, and furthermore, the account is not compromised. But I'm sorry you had to go through that nonsense and uncomfortable comment. Sarrail (talk) 12:17, 11 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Isabelle Belato, I hope you’re doing okay. Good luck with your run for admin 👍 🙂 - GizzyCatBella🍁 04:55, 11 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

You will be an amazing administrator, Isabelle. ( Kinehore.) I wouldn't presume anything about how you feel right now, but I hope you can see you have the resounding support of this community, not just as an admin candidate but as a person worthy of respect—even if a few notable dissents can, by virtue of their scarcity, stick out more and thus feel louder than they are. I know that you and I have disagreed before on the nuances of how Wikipedia handles hate speech, but I know we're in agreement that it must not stand. I hope you know that, as an admin, I am always around to step in against any user who engages in hate speech (although you may be able to handle that yourself soon—again  Kinehore). And I hope you know that, as a person, and as someone who can relate to receiving RfA opposition for being nonbinary (I couldn't say that before, but I guess there's at least one now we can reasonably suppose was motivated by that), I am always available by email/IRC/Discord if you want to talk.

Be well. In siblinghood -- Tamzin^{[cetacean needed]} (she|they|xe) 16:38, 11 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Tamzin: Thanks, truly. I hold you high regard, and seeing your support at the RfA was great.

I also wanted to take this opportunity say thanks to all who decided to stop by and leave a kind message, and those who have done similar elsewhere. While I'm used to the occasional troll, it cuts much deeper when the words come from an experienced member of the community, a fact which I'm sure has also affected many other editors. This RfA has been a wild ride, I appreciate how seriously the community has treated this matter, and I hope y'all will forgive me if I sit this one out. Isabelle Belato ^🏳‍🌈 20:28, 11 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I've been pondering saying something all day, but I think your grace with avoiding the controversy elsewhere, and carrying on working on the project while keeping an eye on RfA questions, shows good judgement and character, and I wouldn't be surprised if you end up with your name at WP:RFX200. Best of luck with the rest of the RfA, anyhow. (As nobody else mentioned it, the picture on my support !vote was one of a pylon ie: pile on ... I'll get my coat...) Ritchie333 ^{(talk) (cont)} 21:42, 11 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Sitting out a controversy that arises during one's RfA... now there's an idea. 🤣 -- Tamzin^{[cetacean needed]} (she|they|xe) 22:51, 11 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Isabelle, like Ritchie I have pondered if to say anything and what to say. I fall on my principles that all people are a Song. We don't always understand what is being played or the colors we see but every Song is important. Some people are threatened by a Song they don't comprehend. I believe their feelings are valid and real and come from a place of hurt that they may have received in Life (not always of course but it is typical). However, a feeling is no excuse to belittle or intentionally hurt someone so even if it is valid it is not okay to perpetuate hurtful actions. I want this noted and made clear because I saw this mentioned at the ANI discussion. You are no threat to me, my personhood or my womanhood. You are you and I am me, each unique Song's made of colorful notes that join in with a grander symphony of the Earth. It is an honor and a privilege to listen to your Song and see how it continues to develop here on Wikipedia and in life. And as a note, your silence on this subject isn't really silence, it speaks volumes about your character. I think you will make a fine administrator. We are all Rainbows. --ARoseWolf 16:47, 12 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Also extending solidarity as a fellow nonbinary trans editor. This whole situation has turned my stomach, so I can imagine it's a thousand times worse for you. Funcrunch (talk) 22:57, 12 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks all for the kind words. Isabelle Belato ^🏳‍🌈 00:00, 13 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Only found out about this very late last night. My compassion and concern that you were subjected to a personal attack at your RfA. RfA is stressful enough already, no matter how smoothly it's going. You have my support and solidarity, and I feel confident you will make a fine admin. Take care of yourself and be well. - CorbieVreccan ^☊ ☼ 20:07, 13 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I wish I could apologize for how circumstances have caused this already stressful personal process to become especially important to others. The problem with putting smart people next to each other is that via BOLD we have learned the value of agency and mutual support, and we will be heard, boldly. I'd like to lurk in to wish you well and express my appreciation to your demeanor thoughout, and continuing forward. Know you have allies, and that alliance transcends any location, login, or logos. BusterD (talk) 22:08, 13 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks to both, CorbieVreccan and BusterD. I was warned that RfA could be stressful, but I never guessed it would be this stressful. While I'm still processing all that has happened and is happening, I've been very grateful by the community's response and the messages of support I've received. Isabelle Belato ^🏳‍🌈 22:46, 13 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Isabelle, I just wanted to add my admiration and gratitude for the many years you've given to WP—I have no doubts you will be a valuable addition to the WP admins. I should also note that bringing a new article to WP (Maybe an Artist) with substantial information already included is a welcome change from what I'm used to seeing. Aza24 (talk) 21:38, 14 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

	More kittens for you!
	and with best wishes for your soon-to-be adminship, Beccaynr (talk) 04:02, 13 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Kittens are always welcome here! Isabelle Belato ^🏳‍🌈 22:47, 13 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, we (we created an account together so we could edit at the same time) are a little confused on the signature part of the wiki. I have edited other wikis before, but I don't know how any other one would work. Thanks! Ella & Sophia joint (talk) 15:35, 13 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

One more question: we were wondering if we could make a page about chickens. One of us has chickens, and there doesn't seem to be a page about the disease we found a cure for. I can go into more detail, but if we cite and fact check everything would we be allowed to create a page? How would we even create it if so? Thanks a bunch Ella & Sophia joint (talk) 17:33, 13 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

At 100% support in your RfA, it's plausible that you gonna get them extra buttons... Congrats and happy editing. Volten001 ^☎ 21:34, 14 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I'm happy to inform you that I have closed your RfA as successful. Good luck with the new tools! Maxim_(talk) 22:48, 14 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

!!! ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 22:57, 14 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats on your success at RfA, and best of luck with the tools. Best, KevinL (aka L235 · t · c) 23:19, 14 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

conglaturation on the adminship!!! LilianaUwU ^{(talk / contribs)} 23:21, 14 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats on making RFX200, and good luck with adminship! WindTempos ^{(talk • contribs)} 23:23, 14 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats!! Nythar^T.C 23:29, 14 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Felicitations on your RfA and welcome to the team. If you have any questions, feel free to drop me a line. -Ad Orientem (talk) 00:03, 15 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the congratulations. I'll try to do my best with the trust that y'all put in me. Isabelle Belato ^{🏴‍☠️} 00:05, 15 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I've told them already, but thanks again to my nominators, who I will keep annoying with silly questions for the foreseeable future. Isabelle Belato ^{🏴‍☠️} 01:25, 15 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Way to go! No doubts you'll do a great job. Firefangledfeathers (talk / contribs) 01:36, 15 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

So, who's gonna give the admin T-shirt? I don't have any laying around, considering I'm not an admin... LilianaUwU ^{(talk / contribs)} 00:38, 15 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@ScottishFinnishRadish: Time to hand over the baton! Nythar^T.C 02:20, 15 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Sou da Wikipédia em português, e é sempre legal ver nossos companheiros(as) lusófonos obtendo o sucesso em qualquer projeto Wikimedia. Boa sorte! Hume42 (talk) 01:03, 15 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I am fairly new around here; as a computer programmer, I like seeing the "behind the scenes" stuff of almost anything. So I have been reading (and commenting in) the Teahouse and Help desk for entertainment (smile) for several months.

I have read a few RfAs before (and I don't think I'll ever want to be an admin) but yours seemed... well... amazing. I don't know you, but based comments by names I do recognize, you must be a special person!

Cheers, and congratulations. David10244 (talk) 01:32, 15 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

If I had a flag, it would be this: 🏳️‍🌈 David10244 (talk) 01:37, 15 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I too would like to add my congratulations. Welcome to the 99+% support club. Cullen328 (talk) 02:26, 15 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

A baton for you!

Continuing the tradition originally started by Tamzin for DanCherek's RfA, I'd like to pass the baton to you as Wikipedia's newest administrator. Well done on your RfA! Good luck, and long live the baton! Congratulations on your successful RFA with the commensurate pay raise and high quality t-shirt. As a newly minted admin myself, I'm probably not the best resource for answering quesitons but feel free to ask anyways. -- Whpq (talk) 03:00, 15 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]