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What do the numbers in brackets next to my wikiHow contributions mean?

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The numbers in brackets show how many bytes were added or removed from the page. A reduction in bytes isn't necessarily bad, and an increase isn't always good; it depends on the content that was changed.

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How do I start my own wikiHow article?

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Thanks for your interest in writing a new article! We do require people to have some experience on wikiHow before writing articles, so I’d recommend you check out the Community Dashboard for the different ways you can help out and build up your experience on wikiHow. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions as you get started!

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How can I lock a wikiHow page if it's being spammed?

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You need to ask an administrator to protect the page. You can either report the issue on the Administrator Notice Board or contact an admin directly.

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Why are there so many nonsensical questions in the Community Q&A section?

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These questions might come from young children playing on their parents' devices or from people experimenting with the system to understand its features.

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What are "gibberish" questions in the Q&A section?

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"Gibberish" questions are those that are spam, nonsensical, or completely off-topic, adding no value to the site and are typically flagged for removal.

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Is there a way to tell who asked a question or what email they used?

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Most contributors on wikiHow have no way of knowing who asked a question.

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Why do I need to enter my email in the form? Can others discover my email this way?

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No, others cannot discover your email. You enter your email to receive notifications when your question has been answered. The notification is sent automatically by a system, not a person, so your email remains private unless you choose to share it.

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Will my email address be visible to others when I enter it while asking a question on wikiHow?

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Your email address will remain hidden from others on wikiHow when you enter it while asking a question, unless you have an account and have set it to allow other users to email you.

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What happens after I flag an answer?

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When you flag an answer, it will be reviewed by other contributors.

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