User talk:Paul2520

Proposal to Add Relevant Audio and IPA to Titanic Wikipedia Page

Hello,

I would like to propose adding relevant audio and International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions to the Wikipedia page for Titanic. Adding audio files, such as notable quotes from the movie, historical speeches, or music from the soundtrack, could enhance the page and provide a more immersive experience for readers. Additionally, including IPA transcriptions for key names, such as the ship's name or prominent figures, would help clarify pronunciation for a global audience.

I believe these additions will enrich the page and help it appeal to a wider range of readers. I’d love to hear others' thoughts on this idea. Thanks! //taɪˈtænɪk// ^ⓘ Jay Cutsby (talk) 23:04, 31 March 2025 (UTC)

Hi Jay Cutsby! I recommend starting a thread on Talk:Titanic (1997 film). It will get more visibility that way.

While I wholeheartedly agree that Wikipedia benefits from multimedia content, there are policies around using copyrighted content. I think Wikipedia:Non-free content is a good starting point. This is also a situation where the film's talk page is a good place to get input from others.

I hope this helps! = paul2520 💬 23:24, 31 March 2025 (UTC)

explanation needed

explain why did you readd the issue message, and how it should be like WikiHelper3906 (talk) 12:24, 2 April 2025 (UTC)

I'm not sure I follow. If you're asking about this edit, I did that to fix the CS1 date errors; see the References section in this version of the page to see how it was beforehand.

I hope this helps. = paul2520 💬 14:24, 2 April 2025 (UTC)

AGF at DYK

Hi, I saw you initially put "Offline/paywalled citation accepted in good faith" at Template:Did you know nominations/Sachertorte and then removed it. I would suggest asking the nominator if you can't access a source online, as they may know where to find it (presumably at the Wikipedia Library in this case) or have an alternative online source. Also you can use {{subst:DYKtickAGF}} when you do have to accept a reference in good faith. TSventon (talk) 15:56, 15 April 2025 (UTC)

Hey TSventon. I initially had the template parameter set to AGF for the book citation provided, but I realized today that I could access the book online through a library. I was planning to check the book out from my local library anyway, and will likely do so today.

Good idea to ask the nominator/article creator going forward! = paul2520 💬 16:02, 15 April 2025 (UTC)

Have you tried the Oxford Reference collection at WP:The Wikipedia Library? That was where I found the source. TSventon (talk) 16:07, 15 April 2025 (UTC)

@TSventon: I haven't tried that collection specifically, but I will keep it in mind.

I think the university library that I access has the equivalent collection. = paul2520 💬 16:34, 15 April 2025 (UTC)

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