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Introduction[]
Purpose[]
The purpose of this specific Talk Page is the proposal of new WikiProjects by editors willing to committ to them, not just throwing around ideas for others to edit.
This Talk Page is NOT used to discuss actual ongoing WikiProjects, or anything else not directly about said proposals.
Also, expect any comments unrelated to the purpose above to be speedily deleted without further warning.
Usage[]
Following the instructions on how to design a WikiProject, for the proposals on this page you will have to fulfill the following steps
- Scope: Restate the scope of the projects and the group of articles it will affect.
- List of members: Contributors already committed to the potential project.
- General Guidelines: If you have already crafted a general procedure on how to work on the project, add it to the proposal.
Once the proposal go live, Wiki Staff will decide if it is worthy of becoming a WikiProject, a homepage will be created, and, potentially, a dedicated channel on the Discord server.
Proposals[]
WikiProject Images[]
- The following discussion is an archived discussion. Please do not modify it.
- Approved
Proposal to move forward with a WikiProject dedicated to images called WikiProject Images. The scope of this WikiProject is any and all images on the site (with the only exception being what is covered in Wikiproject Imageless C&C). Images are a strong foundational pillar to any encyclopedic resource such as this, so it is important that they’re kept in check.
I have co-authored this proposal with LR2159. I've spoken to MJLogan95 and Wiateressa in private about the scope and steps of this proposal, and they've both expressed interest. I've also spoken to Rman41 about the details of the file renaming system.
The issues we wish to address are, as of the time this proposal is written:
- Establish an organizational body to ensure all images and practices relating to them, fall under the guidelines of the Image Policy.
- Having a dedicated series of users to look over this in lieu of staff is very important to ensure consistency and that we keep everything in check. As such, editors of this WP will have a duty to report to staff if they see any irregularities out of a normal editor’s control. Having a WikiProject also guarantees neutrality.
- To ensure IMAX aspect ratio images are uploaded when applicable.
- A lot of images have remained outdated with regard to the aspect ratio, as a lot of the entries on the wiki are standardized. Screenshots with larger aspect ratios such as IMAX's expanded aspect ratio do exist, so we intend to replace them. We will achieve this using the resources allocated to us, such as screencapping providers, the IMAX YouTube channel for movie trailers, and screenshots produced directly from Disney+’s IMAX-Enhanced verion of select movies.
- Organize galleries.
- There are many disorganized and incomplete galleries on the site. The persisting issue of missing images in galleries, images not being uploaded in the correct chronological order, some galleries that do not satisfy the 10 image requirement… With the existence of this Image WP, it will also enable a task force of users who will ensure that the galleries of the website are up to standard.
- There is a renewed interest to add images to episodes from Runaways, Cloak & Dagger, and later seasons of Netflix series. An alternative objective currently is to prioritize adding images to these media, as they are currently the most lacking.
We will also be responsible for compiling a list of screenshotting resources to help facilitate the progression of the WikiProject.
In return, if this WikiProject is approved, we also ask for an exclusive channel (#wikiproject-images) on the Discord server. Our contributors are all active on the MCU Wiki Discord, so we wish to use that as a primary method of communication.
Anyone looking to give support/feedback not named in the proposal, please specify whether or not you will also be joining the project.
Mister Explicit • Message Wall • Contribs • Discord - 23:00, 3 December 2022 (UTC)
- On the whole, the project seems like a good idea. Especially the reorganization of galleries in chronological order & ensuring screenshots are of IMAX quality. However, I'll note on the record that I personally disagree with the file naming system. Obviously the random jumbled letters and numbers are undesirable. But I'm not a personal fan of the proposed file naming system. I'm of the mind that the uploader should feel free to come up with the image name, so long as the file name is relevant to the image at hand. Without it being necessary to comply to a rigid naming system. MJLogan95 (talk)
- With regard to the file-naming, I'd be open to discussing alternatives. But I mainly included it just to alleviate navigation issues with similarly-named files. That's the only issue I took with it.
Mister Explicit • Message Wall • Contribs • Discord - 23:15, 3 December 2022 (UTC) - I also support MJLogan. We have a Source for picture files where we add where the image comes from. And given they are all added in their respective galleries, it just makes it unnecessary. And if you were to add the image as [[File:Avengers Infinity War when we have 200+ files that start with that name, it would be just messy, and won't load. It is already problematic for some users. So I disagree with that proposal. Especially since it would just lead users that are the main reason this wiki has images added daily to stop. Marvelus (talk) 20:13, 9 December 2022 (UTC)
- There are users other than me who add images, so that latter part shouldn't be a factor. I don't want that to be an ultimatum. I do agree that the [[File:movie name]] would cause so many images to pop up in the preview. Very few users use that feature to add an image; most go to the gallery. If the images on the gallery are in concise, chronological order, it would do wonders. In essence, the file naming system being attached to this Wiki Project Proposal is the sole reason why I (and I guess Marvelus) are in opposition. MJLogan95 (talk) 00:56, 10 December 2022 (UTC)
- So you are for the proposal if the file naming is hypothetically removed? Then I am all for removing that one piece so that we can get this going. - Raff • Message Wall • Contributions 03:30, 10 December 2022 (UTC)
- Yes. I am 100% in approval of this project with the removal of the file naming proposal. Not only that, but its removal results in my active participation in the project. MJLogan95 (talk) 05:40, 10 December 2022 (UTC)
- So you are for the proposal if the file naming is hypothetically removed? Then I am all for removing that one piece so that we can get this going. - Raff • Message Wall • Contributions 03:30, 10 December 2022 (UTC)
- There are users other than me who add images, so that latter part shouldn't be a factor. I don't want that to be an ultimatum. I do agree that the [[File:movie name]] would cause so many images to pop up in the preview. Very few users use that feature to add an image; most go to the gallery. If the images on the gallery are in concise, chronological order, it would do wonders. In essence, the file naming system being attached to this Wiki Project Proposal is the sole reason why I (and I guess Marvelus) are in opposition. MJLogan95 (talk) 00:56, 10 December 2022 (UTC)
- If the only contention is the file naming policy, I've removed it, and have already clarified I'd be open to rediscussing it later. That is merely a secondary objective. It is not the priority of the proposal which I fear everyone is losing sight of given the other responses. The proposal is to implement WikiProject Images. That includes establishing a foundation for the group and making sure we can fulfill the other tasks. For the purposes of this proposal, I will be willing to neglect the file naming addendum if it means the rest of the terms are approved and the WikiProject can be created.
Mister Explicit • Message Wall • Contribs • Discord - 03:41, 10 December 2022 (UTC)
- It may not have been the primary objective, but it was listed as one of the objectives. And given that we were in agreement with the other objectives, we naturally (or I, rather; I'll speak for myself) voiced objection at the one facet I was in disagreement with. You did clarify you would be open to alternatives after the fact, but I was of the mind that we should leave it be as it is. Despite that, if everyone else did not share that opinion and wanted the file naming system to be changed to your preference, then I would not stand in the way of it. But I felt my disagreement with that one part of the policy's goals should be reflected here. MJLogan95 (talk) 05:40, 10 December 2022 (UTC)
- No need to rectify. The current proposal now neglects the addendum. And the primary objective is to ensure the foundation of the WikiProject. Mister Explicit • Message Wall • Contribs • Discord - 17:06, 10 December 2022 (UTC)
- No need to rectify. The current proposal now neglects the addendum. And the primary objective is to ensure the foundation of the WikiProject.
- It may not have been the primary objective, but it was listed as one of the objectives. And given that we were in agreement with the other objectives, we naturally (or I, rather; I'll speak for myself) voiced objection at the one facet I was in disagreement with. You did clarify you would be open to alternatives after the fact, but I was of the mind that we should leave it be as it is. Despite that, if everyone else did not share that opinion and wanted the file naming system to be changed to your preference, then I would not stand in the way of it. But I felt my disagreement with that one part of the policy's goals should be reflected here. MJLogan95 (talk) 05:40, 10 December 2022 (UTC)
- With regard to the file-naming, I'd be open to discussing alternatives. But I mainly included it just to alleviate navigation issues with similarly-named files. That's the only issue I took with it.
- I have been wanting to do this for a while, but have never proposed. So with the help of Mister Explicit, we have been able to do this. I love this idea and will be more than willing to help. - Raff • Message Wall • Contributions 00:20, 4 December 2022 (UTC)
- The above discussion is preserved as an archive. Please do not modify it.