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Hello, nice to meet you. --AllegedlyAPhotographer (talk) 01:26, 28 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey! Welcome :) randomdude121    07:39, 28 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello how can I get free email --Princeday1 (talk) 19:41, 28 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, I can't help with that. randomdude121    11:01, 30 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. Just tryin to set up my first Wikipage. I have created a sandbox. The article is not complete yet but I've published for my fellow reachers to view and edit. How do I publish for real when we consider the article ready to go? (we have a lot of citations and links to add, which I know is essential) --Alexworldbuilding (talk) 22:28, 28 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey @Alexworldbuilding! I see you might be referring to User:Alexworldbuilding/sandbox? If so, just let me know what title you want, and I can move it to the "draft" namespace for you (a special area of Wikipedia dedicated to creating new articles, and is a good choice because other editors can find your draft here and help out), from where you can utilise the Articles for Creation process to request review from an experienced editor. If it passes, it'll mostly likely be fully published i.e. moved to the "main" space :)

Before proceeding with getting the article into draft space, could you also let me know if you have a Conflict of Interest with the subject of the article? (see WP:COI) randomdude121    11:06, 30 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, thanks for your rapid response! Yes, I am referring to User:Alexworldbuilding/sandbox. Although the subject is a research and teaching project called JUNK, I suspect that name may get lost. I'm thinking suggesting "World building Junk", or "Planet JUNK" as wikipage title. I do not think there is COI. I am one of the teachers and originator of the JUNK program, but this article is speaking exclusively about the program, students, and its 'consortium' contributors, and is planned to be co-edited by many of these contributors. Thanks! Alexworldbuilding (talk) 17:04, 2 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Let's go for Planet JUNK Alexworldbuilding (talk) 17:05, 2 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Since you said you are one of the teachers and originator of the JUNK program, I believe there's a COI. Could you utilise Template:User COI on your user page to publicly announce your relation with the article? randomdude121    08:03, 10 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. How do I submit an article to wikipedia? --Linda Wheatfree (talk) 04:26, 1 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome to Wikipedia, @Linda Wheatfree!

This page—Help:Your first article—has some information that might help you out. :) randomdude121    07:34, 1 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

hello. ny mistake I entered wrong username and the name of the page. how do i change it? --Pareshprasad (talk) 17:39, 1 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey! Did you mean to say that you wanted to change your username? If so, please have a read at WP:RENAME :) randomdude121    04:57, 2 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello how can I add a profile picture to my account --KYEYUNE IBRAHIM S (talk) 17:00, 2 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, I'm not sure of any profile picture functionality here. randomdude121    08:03, 10 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

hello, i would love to get further assistant on how to navigate the Wikipedia page --Medprime College (talk) 08:56, 3 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey! Help:Introduction to navigating Wikipedia/1 is a good starting point. :) If you have further questions, kindly let me know. randomdude121    08:04, 10 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, how can i create a draft for wiki? --Thewikiuser2026 (talk) 08:52, 9 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, you can use the interface at Wikipedia:Drafts#Creating and editing drafts to create a draft with your desired name. Thanks. randomdude121    08:05, 10 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. How do I find my application of the Planetjunk wiki page? --Alexworldbuilding (talk) 19:26, 10 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Are you looking for User:Alexworldbuilding/sandbox? randomdude121    14:57, 12 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Please how do I get a message to someone who has posted family info in Australia ?

I have info on their family in UK if they would like it. --Ann 2312 (talk) 22:35, 10 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, I'm not sure if I can help with that. randomdude121    14:57, 12 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

hello...how many edits do i need to make before i can publish my own article? --Prajna Gupta (talk) 11:08, 13 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, anyone, even anonymous users, can create new articles, but if you'd like to create directly in the mainspace (article-space), you need an autoconfirmed account (user accounts that are at least 4 days old and have made at least 10 edits). randomdude121    06:52, 30 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

How can I edit an article? --Krishnc (talk) 18:52, 18 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

You can enter edit mode by clicking the "Edit"/"Edit source" on the top of (mostly) any article. randomdude121    06:53, 30 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! I’d like to ask for some guidance. I want to create a biography article about a church and its pastor. I currently have basic information such as the church’s founding, its location, and the pastor’s role as founder and current pastor.

Do you think this information is enough to create a Wikipedia article, or would I need additional independent sources to meet notability requirements? --Juls4328 (talk) 05:56, 22 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I believe you'll need reliable sources to back up your facts/claims. See Wikipedia:Verifiability for more information. randomdude121    06:54, 30 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello there! KatnissEverdeen wishes you & yours the very best of the season!

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa,
Festivus (for the rest of us!) or even the Saturnalia,
here's hoping your holiday time is wonderful and
- especially -
that the New Year will be an improvement on the old.
CHEERS! Katniss May the odds be ever in your favor ♥ 15:19, 22 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Share these holiday wishes by adding {{subst:User:Shearonink/Holiday}} to your friends' talk pages.

Thank you! randomdude121    06:54, 30 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Dr Russell Ally

Dr Russell Ally is a South African academic, historian, institutional advancement leader, author, and civil-society advocate. He has held senior roles in higher education, international philanthropy, and human rights, including service as a commissioner on South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). He is Chair of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC).

Early life and education

Ally completed his Bachelor of Arts degree and Higher Diploma in Education at the University of Cape Town. He subsequently earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree and a Master’s degree from Rhodes University, and completed a PhD in history at the University of Cambridge.

Academic career

Ally began his professional career as a secondary-school history teacher in East London, South Africa. He later joined the University of the Witwatersrand as a researcher and lecturer in the Department of History, where he also served on the university’s Senate and Council.

Institutional advancement and higher education leadership

Ally served as Executive Director of Development and Alumni Affairs at the University of Cape Town, where he was responsible for fundraising strategy, alumni relations, and donor engagement.

In 2021, he was appointed Senior Director: Institutional Advancement at the University of the Free State, overseeing fundraising, external partnerships, and long-term institutional sustainability initiatives.

Philanthropy and civil society

Outside academia, Ally has worked extensively in international philanthropy and civil society. He served as Programme Officer for Southern Africa at the Ford Foundation, overseeing governance and democracy programmes across the region. He later served as Country Representative and Executive Director of the South African office of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, focusing on grant-making and nonprofit capacity building.

Human rights work

Ally worked with the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), where he coordinated South Africa’s National Action Plan for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights submitted to the United Nations in 1998.

In 1996, he was appointed as a commissioner on South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, serving on the Human Rights Violations Committee chaired by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Publications

Books

Gold and Empire: The Bank of England and South Africa’s Gold Producers, 1886–1926

Scholarly articles

In addition to his monograph, Ally has published articles in peer-reviewed academic journals on South African history, political economy, and governance.

Governance and leadership roles

Ally is Chair of the Board of Inyathelo – The South African Institute for Advancement. He also serves as Chair of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC), a civil-society organisation promoting constitutional democracy and the rule of law in South Africa.

Personal life

Details of Ally’s personal and family life are not publicly disclosed.

Controversies

There are no publicly recorded controversies associated with Dr Russell Ally. RTA67 (talk) 17:51, 25 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Please see Help:Your first article#Where to start writing, this talk page is not a place to submit article entries. Thank you for your understanding. randomdude121    06:56, 30 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

No mujhe ek story bhejen --Hitesh kumar Malhi (talk) 16:36, 27 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, could you clarify what you mean? randomdude121    06:56, 30 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, please advise on the steps I need to publish my own Wikipedia page. I created in the sandbox and I also want my name on Wikipedia to be Edgar Torres (artist). Thank you very much. --Edgart123 (talk) 16:48, 27 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hey! Judging by your message and username, it appears that you're making an article about yourself? If so, Wikipedia:Autobiography is a pretty well-written page that can help you. randomdude121    06:58, 30 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

kusum gaha magar Butwal 11 Shrijanananganr --Kusum gaha magar (talk) 14:44, 28 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Could you clarify? randomdude121    06:58, 30 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

kusum gaha magar Kusum gaha magar (talk) 14:46, 28 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Could you clarify? randomdude121    06:58, 30 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I am interested in adding my genealogy to Wiki and would appreciate guidance on how to begin the process.

My current research and sources are located on both FamilySearch and Ancestry. Additionally, I have completed extensive genetic testing. When overlaying my genetic results with ancient Viking migratory patterns, the data confirms my descent from ancient Vikings.

I just completed a documentary about my journey from poverty into one of the most influential professions in the HVAC trade.

Best regards, Steve Lange --Slange72 (talk) 06:00, 29 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

A general guide to beginning article creation is present at WP:YFA. If you're writing about yourself (which looks like the case here), please have a read of Wikipedia:Autobiography as well. randomdude121    07:02, 30 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]