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I have noticed that you have recently edited pages related to the Russo-Ukrainian War. Please note that, due to community consensus documented at WP:GS/RUSUKR, only extended-confirmed editors may make such edits.

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~ ToBeFree (talk) 20:17, 23 August 2023 (UTC)Reply

Okay, thanks. RVBILLIS-99 (talk) 08:09, 24 August 2023 (UTC)Reply
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Hi there! The page has no sources, let's work on it in draft space a bit before publishing. Keep WP:Verifiability in mind! Justiyaya 16:47, 27 September 2023 (UTC)Reply

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File permission problem with File:$NEWSP.jpg

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Your submission at Articles for creation: Top Media Group (October 31)

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Proposed deletion of File:$NEWSP.jpg

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The file File:$NEWSP.jpg has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

Fails WP:NFCC3 as excessive use of non-free content. File:$NEWSP-2023.jpg is already used for the same purposes in the same section, and seeing both images does not increase the reader's understanding of the subject. The difference between the appearance in 2018 and 2023 is not subject to sourced commentary.

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Dear Thriftycat,
The reason why the command "$NEWSP" exists is probably because it is a command used for the channel to update the news description, and it is used every time new information gets used. The reason why I chose two images is because the old layout (2007-2021) is no longer in use and has been replaced with a new layout. The reason why I would upload these images is because it is not often seen sometimes (unless if news at description has a grammar error). The reason why I putted two images is to compare the layouts and to prove that the layouts were in fact changed in 2021, including with the logo.
I hope that this explanation can resolve this issue. RVBILLIS-99 (talk) 16:44, 19 December 2023 (UTC)Reply
I see. It would be great if you could continue at files for discussion. That way, everyone can hear your opinion more easily. Thanks! Thriftycat TalkContribs 19:00, 19 December 2023 (UTC)Reply
You're welcome. RVBILLIS-99 (talk) 14:35, 20 December 2023 (UTC)Reply

File:$NEWSP.jpg listed for discussion

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Your submission at Articles for creation: Top Media Group (February 9)

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