User talk:Blaze Wolf

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Question from Petertsamson247 on Imvepi Refugee Settlement (07:38, 16 May 2023)

I would like to know how to upload pictures to Wikipedia --Petertsamson247 (talk) 07:38, 16 May 2023 (UTC)

@Petertsamson247: Hello there! See WP:UPI for how to do so. ― Blaze Wolf^Talk_{Blaze Wolf#6545} 14:59, 16 May 2023 (UTC)

Undoing edits

Hi - could I ask why you keep undoing my edits? Wgs1812 (talk) 13:39, 17 May 2023 (UTC)

@Wgs1812: Hi there! First, please read WP:PAID and WP:COI as your username suggests both. Second, none of the information you are adding has any sources attached to it. ― Blaze Wolf^Talk_{Blaze Wolf#6545} 13:40, 17 May 2023 (UTC)

So...if I added a caveat stating that page had recently been updated by the school to reflect current figures, would that be enough? We just want to make sure the correct information is there!

I am new to this - what do I need to attach sources to? Wgs1812 (talk) 13:46, 17 May 2023 (UTC)

@Wgs1812: No. In fact that would be completely inappropriate as per the WMF Terms of Use, accounts can only be used by 1 single person. ― Blaze Wolf^Talk_{Blaze Wolf#6545} 13:49, 17 May 2023 (UTC)

CVU training request

Hello, I would like to have some training on Wikipedia:Counter-Vandalism Unit/Academy so I can find out what to do when should I revert vandalism or assuming good faith to other users, and I also have over 200+ edits. Thank you. 64andtim (talk) 14:19, 17 May 2023 (UTC)

@64andtim: Hi there! I would be happy to train you, however there are currently 2 problems. First, I'm already training someone and I currently only have 1 slot available, but after I"m done with them I will increase it to 2 since I'll know generally how it'll work. Second, if you carefully read what it says, you'll see that it says 200 edits to MAINSPACE (emphasis mine). While you have 200 edits total, this link tells me that you only have 129 edits to mainspace. ― Blaze Wolf^Talk_{Blaze Wolf#6545} 14:32, 17 May 2023 (UTC)

Alright, I'll edit some more articles (undoing/reverting) in mainspace, thank you. 64andtim (talk) 15:11, 17 May 2023 (UTC)

Verizon History request

Hi Blaze Wolf, I have put together my last suggestion for the History section on the Verizon Communications article and since you had interest in one of these updates, I wanted to notify you of this request. I posted the latest request to the Verizon Communications Talk page.

As you know, I work for Verizon and I have a conflict of interest so I ask others to look at my requests and make edits on my behalf. As always, I can answer any questions you have on the Verizon Communications Talk page. Thank you, VZEric (talk) 21:15, 18 May 2023 (UTC)

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16:52, 22 May 2023 (UTC)

Wikipedia commitment

Hello Blaze Wolf. I hope you're doing well. First of all, congratulations on being a CVUA trainer! I see that fellow Wikipedians are requesting instruction from you. I'm writing this message to you because, for me, it's hard to focus on editing Wikipedia. I struggle to find the motivation to edit Wikipedia, and even when I do, my editing activity is sporadic at best.

I admire your constant presence here, and I've encountered you working hard often when I did recent pages patrol. Here are some questions I have in mind:

1. How do you stay motivated and inspired to contribute regularly? Are there any particular strategies or routines you follow to keep yourself engaged?
2. How do you balance your editing activities with other commitments and obligations outside Wikipedia? Do you have any suggestions for integrating editing into a busy schedule?

I appreciate any advice or personal experiences you are willing to share, and I think your guidance will help me come back to this community. Thank you. Khrincan (talk) 16:59, 22 May 2023 (UTC)