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Teresa: /* When should I semi-protect an article? */

2016-06-25T13:26:43Z

When should I semi-protect an article?

RK77: /* My place tag has disappeared! */

2015-08-06T16:24:34Z

My place tag has disappeared!

RK77: /* My place tag has disappeared! */ Increased image size

2015-08-06T16:22:47Z

My place tag has disappeared!: Increased image size

RK77: /* My place tag disappeared! */Updated for recent layout

2015-08-06T16:20:21Z

My place tag disappeared!: Updated for recent layout

Ocanada: /* Error Messages */

2015-07-22T04:48:43Z

Error Messages

Ocanada: /* Error Messages */

2015-07-22T02:24:21Z

Error Messages

Ocanada: /* Error Messages */

2015-07-18T04:52:24Z

Error Messages

Ocanada: /* "Too long polygon" */

2015-07-18T04:50:16Z

"Too long polygon"

Ocanada: /* "Sorry, this object is temporary protected in response to an ongoing high risk of vandalism."= */

2015-07-18T03:48:52Z

"Sorry, this object is temporary protected in response to an ongoing high risk of vandalism."=

Ocanada: /* Error Messages */

2015-07-18T03:45:53Z

Error Messages

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 ===When should I semi-protect an article?===
-If a site has been the victim of vandalism the best place to ask for protection is this forum [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=164 thread]. Only advanced users can put on protective items (tags).
+If a site has been the victim of vandalism, or repeatedly spammed by irrelevant or political inflammatory comments; the best place to ask for protection is this forum [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=164 thread]. Only advanced users can put on protective items (tags).
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 ==Polygons==

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 It might have been deleted. To see if it has click if so its best to click "Extras" then "Deleted Places" from your "username" menu drop down list. The map will switch to a view showing all deleted places; if your place has been deleted it can be viewed here.
-[[File:Map type menu.jpg|300px|thumb|left|The Map type menu list, where the 'Deleted places' layer is highlighted.]]
+[[File:Map type menu.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Your username > Extras > Deleted places]]
 ===Can I edit place tags created by other users? Can other users edit my place tags? If so, do I need to inform/ask permission before doing so?===

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 It might have been deleted. To see if it has click if so its best to click "Extras" then "Deleted Places" from your "username" menu drop down list. The map will switch to a view showing all deleted places; if your place has been deleted it can be viewed here.
-[[File:Map type menu.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Map type menu list, where the 'Deleted places' layer is highlighted.]]
+[[File:Map type menu.jpg|300px|thumb|left|The Map type menu list, where the 'Deleted places' layer is highlighted.]]
 ===Can I edit place tags created by other users? Can other users edit my place tags? If so, do I need to inform/ask permission before doing so?===

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 ===I added some place tags 2 days ago, but only registered today. How do I get credit for the other place tags?===
 Sorry, but there is no way. And after you add many others, you will not miss those credits.
-===My place tag disappeared!===
+===My place tag has disappeared!===
 ''See also: [[editing_places#Undeleting.2FPlace_restoration|Undeleting/Place restoration]]''
-Probably some user has deleted the place tag you've created, if so its best to click on '''Deleted Places''' from the '''Map type''' menu drop down list and check on the map if its been deleted.
+It might have been deleted. To see if it has click if so its best to click "Extras" then "Deleted Places" from your "username" menu drop down list. The map will switch to a view showing all deleted places; if your place has been deleted it can be viewed here.
 [[File:Map type menu.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Map type menu list, where the 'Deleted places' layer is highlighted.]]
 ===Can I edit place tags created by other users? Can other users edit my place tags? If so, do I need to inform/ask permission before doing so?===

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 There is a limit on similar actions that a user can do within a certain period of time (i.e. a newly registered user can only delete three places in an hour). Please consult [[Community#User_levels| User Levels]] for more information.
-[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=1 Error Page]
+[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=1 Error Message Page]
 ==="You can not use this feature because you are banned (see details)"===
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 This message means that you have been banned and are restricted from performing or accessing the selected feature.
-[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=2 Error Page]
+[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=2 Error Message Page]
 ==="To use this function please login or create an account===
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 You must create a Wikimapia account or login to your existing account to use the selected function.
-[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=3 Error Page]
+[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=3 Error Message Page]
 ==="Your experience level is too low to use this function"===
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 Your experience level is too low to use the selected function. Please consult [[Community#User_levels| User Levels]] for more information.
-[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=4 Error Page]
+[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=4 Error Message Page]
 ==="You are not allowed to use this function"===
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 You are not allowed to use the selected function. This could be due to various reasons such as your user level, account status or the required special role. Please consult [[Community#User_levels| User Levels]] for more information.
-[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=5 Error Page]
+[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=5 Error Message Page]
 ==="To use this function please activate your account. Check your mailbox for activation e-mail. If you didn't receive activation message, please check that your email is correct and request another activation message from your profile settings."===
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 To use the selected function you must activate your Wikimapia account (this is required for most Wikimapia functions). Check your mailbox for activation e-mail. If you didn't receive activation message, please check that your email is correct and request another activation message from your profile settings
-[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=6 Error Page]
+[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=6 Error Message Page]
 ==="Sorry, this object is temporary protected in response to an ongoing high risk of vandalism."===
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 The object that you are trying to edit has been temporarily protected by an Advanced User. Please see [[Tools#Protection| Protection]] for more information.
-[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=7 Error Page]
+[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=7 Error Message Page]
 ==="Too big/long polygon"===
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 ==="Wikimapia has just updated! Please reload the page or press shift + ctrl R in order to apply fixes and enjoy new features"===
 This message means that Admins have just made some changes in Wikimapia, so you need to reload the page to see the updated version of Wikimapia.
 ==="External link. You are about to leave Wikimapia.org and visit ''(Website Name)''. This link was added by users and Wikimapia takes no responsibility for any of its contents."===
 =External=

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 *'''Level 1-8 users''': 500 dots, ~244.14 km²
 *'''Advanced users''': 2,500 dots, ~996,006 km²
 ==="You must remove the child objects before deleting the object"===

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 [http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=7 Error Page]
-==="Too long polygon"===
+==="Too long/big polygon"===
 There are limitations on the total number of polygon dots you can add depending on your user level:

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 [http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=6 Error Page]
-==="Sorry, this object is temporary protected in response to an ongoing high risk of vandalism."====
+==="Sorry, this object is temporary protected in response to an ongoing high risk of vandalism."===
 [[File:Error Message Type 7.png]]

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		+	==="Sorry, this object is temporary protected in response to an ongoing high risk of vandalism."====
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		+	[[File:Error Message Type 7.png]]
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		+	The object that you are trying to edit has been temporarily protected by an Advanced User. Please see [[Tools#Protection\| Protection]] for more information.
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		+	[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=7 Error Page]

	==="Too long polygon"===		==="Too long polygon"===