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Getting adoptedThe adoption program is open to all users who would like structured help and support in using Wikipedia. How to find an adopter: Look at our list of adopters who are actively available to take on new adoptees; this list has information about their interests, abilities and any restrictions they may have, so if you find one you like, contact them on their talk page and ask to be adopted. It helps if you include a brief explanation of your own editing interests and your reasons for seeking adoption (e.g. understanding policies and guidelines; countering vandalism, creating a new article). If you've been adopted and you don't think that your adopter is a good fit for you, just let them know and then follow this process again to get a new adopter. Adopters recognise that sometimes they aren't the best person to help you, and they won't be offended if you tell them you're looking for another adopter. If you are having problems with your adopter that you feel you can't discuss with them, please leave a message on the main adopt-a-user talk page and other editors will do what they can to help you. If you have an urgent query, please place {{helpme}} on your user talk page followed by your query, or seek advice the Teahouse which is used to helping inexperienced editors. |
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Resources and HelpFor a list of useful resources to help you get started on Wikipedia, see the adoptee resources page - feel free to add anything, in or out of Wikipedia, that you think other new users will find helpful. TeahouseFor a fast answer when your adopter is not available, why not ask at the Teahouse, a friendly environment where questions are answered quickly. Removal of the adoptee statusIn case of more than 30 days of inactivity, a user's adoptee status may be removed. |