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User names must not mislead, or give an impression that the user is anything other than "just a user". Examples: Implies user has some formal authority or position within Wikipedia, a connected body, or as a representative of some external body; Implies user is some well-known figure, unless factually the case.
If you are donating images or other non-text media, it is highly preferred that you follow Wikimedia Commons' media donation instructions. The following set of instructions should only be used if something on the Commons site does not suit you. Many people give Wikipedia permission to reuse their content (text, images, video, audio, etc.).
John Seigenthaler, an American journalist, was the subject of a defamatory Wikipedia hoax article in May 2005. The hoax raised questions about the reliability of Wikipedia and other websites with user-generated content. Since the launch of Wikipedia in 2001, the site has faced several controversies. Wikipedia's open-editing model, under which anyone can edit most articles, has led to concerns ...
OK, never mind the fuller. It currently stands at Examples of common names that Wikipedia uses instead of a more elaborate, more formal or more scientifically precise version include: I'm certainly happy with that. The other comment suggests to me that we need to decrease the ratio of Shortened names/Other examples from 4/3 to somethink like 1/3.
One fundamental reason is Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not#Wikipedia is not a soapbox or means of promotion #5, which includes the sentence: Those promoting causes or events, or issuing public service announcements, even if noncommercial, should use a forum other than Wikipedia to do so. More practical is what Andreas lays out in quite a lot of ...
Of course, the upside of Wikipedia is that it is an encyclopedia ANYONE can edit. But the downside is that it is an encyclopedia ANYONE can edit. So, if someone wanted to, they could edit Abraham Lincoln's page to say he was a professional wrestler. For this reason, Wikipedia should be treated with caution as a research source.
Keep in mind, however, that Wikipedia is not a web directory; external links should support the content of the article, not replace it. An article should be more than a container for external links, and the content should not require the reader to leave the site to understand the subject. Do not place advertising links in Wikipedia.
A huge number of people - far more than ever donate (and that's totally ok!) can actually afford 20 bucks or 20 euros or 20 pounds. I don't think we want to hint that not being able to afford to give is the only acceptable reason not to give - it's just, you know, if you want to give, and you can afford to give, then please do.--