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Question from WordSheWrote23 on Help:Getting started (20:48, 4 September 2026)

Hello , I was looking at a list of 1980s superhero films - and I wanted to know if Albert Pyun’s Captain America (1989 Directors Cut) could be added to the list. The entire film was shot and edited in the 1980s and the film, before the studio input that resulted in the 1990 release, has been released on Blu Ray and it is timestamped 1989 on the back of the Blu ray case

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Could the film be added to the release? --WordSheWrote23 (talk) 20:48, 4 September 2026 (UTC)

Absolutely, if you can find coverage in reliable sources about the film. CoconutOctopus talk 22:29, 8 September 2026 (UTC)

https://www.filmbuffonline.com/FBOLNewsreel/wordpress/2024/12/13/original-edit-1990-captain-america-film/

https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/director-albert-pyun-reflects-on-captain-america-1990/

https://yippeekiyaymothervideo.com/products/captain-america-standard-edition-restock WordSheWrote23 (talk) 00:44, 14 September 2026 (UTC)

In the first source shows how the entire original film was filmed in the 1980s , The second source is a Rotten Tomatoes interview with Albert Pyun and he was asked about directing a captain America film in the 80s, and the third source is the officially approved release of the 1989 workprint which was completed be for the collapse of Cannon studios, and input from 21st century and Golan entertainment, a workprint complete before the project delays and since this is the 1989 workprint which was released to the public, it makes it a 1989 film WordSheWrote23 (talk) 00:48, 14 September 2026 (UTC)

"List of" articles typically require a topic to have its own article before being featured. I don't think these sources quite show enough notability to warrant its own article; see WP:NFILM for details on film notability criteria. CoconutOctopus talk 11:50, 14 September 2026 (UTC)

That’s fair, I guess I can do some more research-and maybe I’ll find something more reputable that fits the criteria, that can justify a standalone article for the unaltered film- if not is it possible that I can Add the 1989 production/ the 2025 unaltered 1989 workprint blu ray release info to the main article- somewhere on the Captain America 1990 film page? WordSheWrote23 (talk) 13:01, 14 September 2026 (UTC)

I think a section on the 1990 film article would be the best place for this, absolutely. CoconutOctopus talk 13:03, 14 September 2026 (UTC)

Question from VSH EditorKos (11:59, 10 September 2026)

Hello, I have submitted a draft few minutes ago which has 5 pages of sources or references but which seems not to be covered when I copied the draft so shall I copy only the references under add sources here --VSH EditorKos (talk) 11:59, 10 September 2026 (UTC)

Can you rephrase your question? I don't understand what you are asking. CoconutOctopus talk 11:51, 14 September 2026 (UTC)

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Help to purge history?

Thanks for blocking ~2026-50230-86 - any way you can purge their edits? both what they edited and their change summary messages - it seems a bit odd they are putting my personal website on so many random pages across wikipedia.. Thanks for any help Phil 13:07, 17 September 2026 (UTC)

Done! CoconutOctopus talk 13:09, 17 September 2026 (UTC)

Perfect! Thanks. If/when this happens again, is there a global forum where admins can deal with this? Phil 13:10, 17 September 2026 (UTC)

You can report ongoing vandalism and harassment to WP:AIV CoconutOctopus talk 13:11, 17 September 2026 (UTC)

I do every time they appear. But they always come back. The downside of temporary accounts, they just get a new one and they are unblocked ready to repeat the process Phil 13:17, 17 September 2026 (UTC)

however. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2026%E2%80%9327_Luxembourg_National_Division&action=history still shows it because they put it in the message history - any way that can be purged too? Phil 13:11, 17 September 2026 (UTC)

Done. CoconutOctopus talk 13:12, 17 September 2026 (UTC)

Thanks Phil 13:16, 17 September 2026 (UTC)

As someone who is a fan of football and likes Luxembourg for some reason....

WHY ;-;

Why the BGL Ligue, what did Luxembourg ever do to the guy :(

Regards, F1fan00 (talk) 17:49, 17 September 2026 (UTC)

Thanks man, but I also have a question

thanks for purging that guys edits on my page, although I didn't see the message that the person sent, could you tell me what the bloke sent or nah?

Regards, F1fan00 (talk) 17:48, 17 September 2026 (UTC)

If you can't see it, it's for a reason. Nothing exciting. CoconutOctopus talk 17:56, 17 September 2026 (UTC)

alright, was just wondering but fair enough :)

Regards, F1fan00 (talk) 11:32, 18 September 2026 (UTC)

having trouble figuring out how to add a citation in Talk

Hello -

When I'm in Talk, I don't see the citation (quotation mark) button. Is it there and I'm just missing it, or is there some other way to add a citation in Talk?

Thanks!

Pratchettfan (talk) 21:58, 17 September 2026 (UTC)

Citations are used in articles, not talk pages. What are you trying to do? CoconutOctopus talk 21:59, 17 September 2026 (UTC)

I was proposing a modified version of an edit of mine that had been reverted. Pratchettfan (talk) 22:25, 17 September 2026 (UTC)

Question from Ayushh.arc (18:14, 18 September 2026)

hey coconut, I want to try to write and edit pages about someone or something not just stick to basics like adding links and all, but i am also scared if i mess up my English or write poorly, did grammar mistakes and i am also overwhelmed on what to add information add sources...........i mean it's just too much to begin with. I don't want to leave a bad source on the internet. --Ayushh.arc (talk) 18:14, 18 September 2026 (UTC)

Question from ClintonFredSuarez on User:ClintonFredSuarez (00:30, 22 September 2026)

Note: ClintonFredSuarez's mentor Kinvidia is away.

How do I create my page --ClintonFredSuarez (talk) 00:30, 22 September 2026 (UTC)

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Thank you for blocking the other sock puppet account of Dfrenzel9. The guy wouldn't stop lying about everything including Fandom being reliable and accepting him and it's been going on for years now. I've lost interest in The Father (2020 film) and News of the World (film) because of him. - FilmandTVFan28 (talk) 19:34, 2 October 2026 (UTC)

No problem. In future, avoid edit warring with them (even though it is allowed in a case like this, it's best to just report straight away as it causes less disruption), and just send them straight to AIV. CoconutOctopus talk 19:37, 2 October 2026 (UTC)

He just used another temporary account ~2026-53064-61 to evade his block again. - FilmandTVFan28 (talk) 22:10, 2 October 2026 (UTC)

Blocked, but please make reports at AIV and not my talk page. CoconutOctopus talk 22:19, 2 October 2026 (UTC)

WP:The right to be forgotten

I stopped editing WP over ten years ago with a recognition that I have a right to be forgotten and already a user in the Arbitration page discussion has brought forward my actual name which he should not have done. I would like to have my talk page restored to the way is was and which was the result of discussion at that time. Following that I will disturb the tranquility of WP no more. Thank you. Kwork2 (talk) 00:53, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

1. You didn't stop editing Wikipedia 10 years ago. 2. Your "right" to be forgotten was blown up by your decision to start editing again.Dan Murphy (talk) 01:27, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

Please see WP:UTPROT for the official policy on when user talk pages can be protected. It will not be reprotected as it stands, and I suggest you drop this particular stick. Regards, HouseBlaster (talk • edits • he/they) 04:04, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

I had already said I would not do it, and the discussion was closed. I am not sure why you decided to come ask me specifically on my talk page to do something I had already specifically stated I was against. CoconutOctopus talk 16:41, 3 October 2026 (UTC)

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Question from Mr. Chamsterous (10:47, 6 October 2026)

Hello, I have never uploaded an image to Wiki and wanted to make sure I don't violate any laws. I have recently made a high-rez scan of album cover (Coltrane (1957 album)) and wanted to include it on album's page (picture there is way too dark and looks bad). I assume it goes under non free content umbrella and I'd really aprecciate Your feedback on what to do --Mr. Chamsterous (talk) 10:47, 6 October 2026 (UTC)

As the image is fair use, and thus non-free, we are prohibited from using too high quality an image. If you upload a new version of the image (to the same file), ensure the resolution remains the same as it currently is. CoconutOctopus talk 10:50, 6 October 2026 (UTC)

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Question from Emily at EZCORP (18:53, 12 October 2026)

Hi CoconutOctopus! I hope you're having a great day. I posted suggested edits to the EZCORP Talk page in July of 2026. I do not want to edit the page directly because I am employed by the Company and believe it would be a conflict of interest. Is there a best practice of getting these suggested edits to an editor for review? I appreciate any feedback or advice. Thank you! --Emily at EZCORP (talk) 18:53, 12 October 2026 (UTC)

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ElectCom – action needed

Hi CoconutOctopus, I've just closed the ElectCom RfC. When you get a chance, please sign the Confidentiality agreement for nonpublic information (required for ElectCom members). Thank you! DanCherek (talk) 04:17, 16 October 2026 (UTC)

Also, congrats and thanks for stepping up! DanCherek (talk) 04:23, 16 October 2026 (UTC)

Thank you! I have signed; just need to wait for the WMF rubber stamp. CoconutOctopus talk 08:17, 16 October 2026 (UTC)