Warriors Wiki:Community Portal/Reporting Center/Other Issues

[STAFF OUTREACH] A Chat Suggestion
So recently a few of the staff members, myself included, have noticed an epidemic of "new users" joining the chat - and doing just about nothing else. They join the Wiki to go on chat. They don't want to edit, they don't want to improve pages. Heck, they don't even want to make pretty cat art. They could care less about the encyclopedia element of this website. They see it as their own personal social networking site. We - the staff - have tried to stress the importance of editing, but many new users could care less.

This is why I'm suggesting some kind of "limit" to be able to enter chat. I don't know quite what it is yet, but maybe 25-50 mainspace edits so these new users become aware of what this website is really about. If they continue to come back on chat after warnings, they will be issued a kick, and if they still don't get the message, a ban. The ban will be extended if no edits are made, etc. etc.

I don't know if this will work. But I'm hoping it will. It will encourage new users to get off the chat and make some contributive edits, and help them learn that this site isn't Facebook. 02:44, July 24, 2012 (UTC)

I like the idea, but I can see the flaws. While it encourages contribution, it can also lead to spam and/or vandalizm, etc. It would also drive away new users who come to this site which would be a major mistake since this wiki grows on new users contributing. Also, once said user reaches this certain amount of mainspace edits, it's quite plausible that said user will stop contributing completely. 02:50, July 24, 2012 (UTC)

I do think this is a good thought, but as 'Teldy said, it will have it's issues. Some users just come into the chat and could just ask a question about the wiki. They could just be reading the policies while we think they are doing nothing and just sitting there. I'm sitting on the fence of this, but I do think that there should be some way to get new users to start editing more and not just chatting. Not quite sure what to do about it though, but I don't think a limit is the best idea. :/ 10:39, 24, 07, 2012

I know I'm not a staff member, or anyone who really matters much, but I have an idea of what might help. This is a good idea, and I do think we should encourage others to contribute, but it does have its problems. But I want to say... when I first joined, I wanted a lot of respect from the other users. I wanted to be friends with them, I wanted them to think of me as a good person. And I found out that one of the ways you can earn respect is by editing and contributing. I think most new users want to fit in and be accepted, so if there was a way to show them that... you won't be... respected as much if you just stayed in chat all day rather than edit. The outline of this idea is good, and I'm glad you've brought the issue to life so we could discuss it, I'm just not sure if a kick is the right solution. Now, if new users have been on for a few hours, 2-3 at least, and they don't contribute to the wiki at all (I mean, mainspace and stuff, not just user) they should get a kick. (This is just my opinion, so hear me out). Limits... not the best thing though. You'd be right to give them warnings first, tell them to go contribute, and if they ignore you after a few hours, kick them from the room. I understand your frustration, but there's got to be some other thing that'll work well. I can agree with what DJ and Teldy said... 04:24, July 25, 2012 (UTC)

As I've stated some time ago, I like the idea of having a limit to be in the chat. Having a limit defines the meaning of being able to chat on the wikia - the chat is a privilidge, not a right. 20-25 seems like a reasonable limit.


 * Also, Storm, editing is not meant only to get respect. Editing is for contributing to the wiki and learning... I believe that respect is earned by who you are, I guess. 20:08, July 25, 2012 (UTC)

I know this is super late but... I noticed on Sonic Wiki that they edited a Media Wiki page that sets a limit on how many edits one should have before entering chat. When I clicked "Join the Chat" a messaged popped up saying I need a certain number of edits and mainspace edits before being allowed to chat. I think we can really use this. 13:45, September 5, 2012 (UTC)

[ADMIN OUTREACH] File Naming Conventions
Ahem. Erm.... gah I'm so horrible at these things.... basically, I'd like to suggest an edit to the MediaWiki:Uploadtext page to list naming conventions, so they can be more thoroughly enforced. And I'd also like to suggest that all personal images must be named Usernamehere.personal.png. It will not only make it easier to see what are personal images and what are just random ones uploaded by new users who don't understand this isn't a file hosting site, but it will also help enforce the one personal image rule, as only one image can be named Username.personal.png. I've made a short draft (though it's unfinished, since some of the naming conventions have to be decided on) here.

Implementing this system would involve quite a bit of work changing all old personal images and project images other than PCA's, but I believe in the long run, it will be helpful. Thoughts? gah I'm so horrible at writing these kind of things... 02:20, July 26, 2012 (UTC)

It would definitely enforce the policies of the wiki, and I think it's a good idea. For clarification though, how will we keep track of files named incorrectly? 20:36, August 14, 2012 (UTC)

Well it wouldn't be much different than keeping track of people with multiple personal images. It'll just have to be something monitored by the staff and users. 20:55, August 14, 2012 (UTC)

Ah, okay. 23:10, August 15, 2012 (UTC)

[COMMUNITY OUTREACH] Wikia's Halloween Costume Contest
Wikia's Halloween Costume Contest. Do we plan on participating or not? It'll just be temporary and it should be fun. Comment, agree or disagree, suggest actual decorations that are possible, etc. 22:37, October 15, 2012 (UTC)

Yes~ It sounds like fun, amico! -bounces- Why not? Pad foot Mischief Managed 22:40, October 15, 2012 (UTC)

Sounds like a good idea to me. I'm all for it. 22:43, October 15, 2012 (UTC)

I'm for it as well. This looks like a fun idea~ Perhaps we could do a Dark Forest-related theme? Since that /is/ kinda creepy- like Halloween.

I'm for it. It sounds like fun 83. /is totally not designing the background now. 22:49, October 15, 2012 (UTC)

It sounds awesome. Like everyone above me, I'm all for it. 8D 22:54, October 15, 2012 (UTC)

I love this idea, and I agree with Skye's idea, with the Dark Forest-y theme. I think this'll be great. 22:59, October 15, 2012 (UTC)

I like this idea too. 00:34, October 16, 2012 (UTC)

Maybe some zombie cats too. Those are fun owo 00:40, 16, 10, 2012

I'm all for it! I agree with Tawny and Skye on the Dark Forest theme, and we should put Tigerstar and Brokenstar on it. 01:19, October 16, 2012 (UTC)

I like this idea! And I also like the idea of the DF cats theme. 8D 05:21 Tue Oct 16

'Kay, well, I've signed us up though if anyone is against it, it's not too late to speak up. We have until 8 a.m. EST on the 31st to decorate our wiki. So, we'll need a temporary wiki skin, so if you'd like to suggest one, go for it, just please use your personal image file name to do so. The 22nd, we can vote and then the voting will close on the 27th. Or sooner if anyone feels like we need more time to decorate. =) 22:09, October 16, 2012 (UTC)