User talk:Meighan

Hellllloooooooo!
Hi! Welcome to my talk page...I am the Community Manager, Founder Experience & am here to help...I'm pretty new to Wikia - but I will do my best to answer your questions or be of help! ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 22:09, May 2, 2011 (UTC)

Hi!
Welcome Meighan! Susan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 22:11, May 2, 2011 (UTC)

hi Meighan
I hope you enjoy working with us --Owen1983 17:35, June 1, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi Owen1983! Thanks for the welcome! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 17:37, June 1, 2011 (UTC)

Hi
Great to see a new face around here! Mr. Grille (talk page) 18:57, June 3, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi Mr. Grille! Thanks for popping by & saying hellooooo. ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 19:03, June 3, 2011 (UTC)


 * Ola Meighan! :D. I agree with Mr. Grille, it's great to see new faces around here! I hope you enjoy your time working on Wikia! -- Zombie talk • blog 19:11, June 3, 2011 (UTC)
 * Hiya Zombie! Thanks for the welcome! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 21:36, June 3, 2011 (UTC)

Welcome
Hi, welcome to wikia. :) 4th Hale  (talk ) 19:34, June 4, 2011 (UTC)

Welcome, and a question
Hi Meighan, welcome to Wikia. I have a question that sort of fits your job description so I'm hoping you can answer it.

A couple of months back I started the Shawshank Redemption Wiki. There's a limited amount of information that can be added about a 17 year old movie, but it's going to be my summer wiki project, as it were. I'm fairly experienced with MediaWiki and Wikia, so I don't really need much help when it comes to technical things, but I'm new to wiki-founding. My problem lies in trying to create an interested userbase around the project to help build great content. Two million people like the movie on Facebook, so it's definitely popular, but I'm having trouble finding extant communities about the subject. The wiki is still very much in the planning and growth stages, so I'm not worried as much about traffic as I am about finding people willing to contribute regularly. My question is, do you have any advice on seeking out people or groups that are interested in a cult classic like this? I don't even need people who are familiar with wiki markup. Right now I'm sort of at the point of cold-calling people who mention the movie on their userpages.

Thanks for the time,

--Cook Me Plox 01:19, June 5, 2011 (UTC)


 * See Help:Ways to promote your wiki. Keep in mind that you'll probably have to work alone for a while before you get more people.

Hello!
Hello, and congrats for becoming a staff member!

I don't really know which staff member handles what (there's no easy-to-find list as far as I can tell), but I have an issue with the acheivements on a Wikia, so could you direct me to the person in charge of that sort of thing? Thanks in advance...

Ʀооⱪιε 21:24, June 5, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi Rookie, can you be more specific on what kind of issues you are having? Thanks! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 21:01, June 12, 2011 (UTC)

Well, for a long time, the Wikia hasn't used acheivements at all, but not too long ago, they were activated to encourage more edits. I already had maybe 700 edits, and after a few more, I got the achievement normally obtained after five edits. So now, though I nearly 800 edits, I still haven't even earned the acheievement for 100 edits. Others are also having this problem. Is there a way to fix it? Ʀооⱪιε 00:12, June 13, 2011 (UTC)

Wikia spotlight
How can I qualify my wiki for the wikia spotlight? Please answer ASAP! from Mothra12. Roar to me. 19:57, June 11, 2011 (UTC)


 * The criteria are on the Community Central:Spotlights page. Check there.--

Since you are staff
I will ask you a question. There seems to be a background debate (unconfirmed) about what community central's role will be. Note that I am a Liaison to new users and care very much about what a new user experiences. It, in fact, is my belief that a new user (of good faith) is the best judge of a wiki.

The question is this: Since community central chooses to delete blogs that are not "on topic" and we (as a community) cannot edit policy on community central, should I, at least, out of respect to users (new or otherwise), make a forum stating the policy that is in practice on this wiki? There is no other way (that I can come up with) to resolve a community going against official wiki guidelines other than publishing a clear policy on the issue. The problem lies within the fact that we cannot edit policy pages and that only staff can come to any agreement about what policy is. The bigger problem is that staff is not the one who puts a delete tag on any (good faith edit) blog.

This is a completely locked out issue. On the one hand, the community cannot create policy on this site... On the other, the community is the entity who enforces "agreed upon" policy. The admins (who are not staff) are the ones who actually delete good faith blogs (and not so good faith ones, I might add). This becomes a problem, in my eyes, since the community is essentially following unstated policy that goes against official wiki guidelines.

I realize this happens on many wiki's as well. The easy solution is just to make a policy page for the individual wiki to state why the wiki deviates from expectation of what a wiki should be (according to official wiki guidelines).

The problem remains that it is not stated on official wiki guidelines to make a policy page in the first place and (specifically) on the community central, the hands are tied on the community that, in the larger part, keeps community central intact.

I am very tired and that might not have all made sense, but it is a BIG concern of mine. 13:41, June 15, 2011 (UTC)


 * We hear you loud and clear. We are actively listening to your feedback and working on policy, organization and much more within Community Central. These things take time as you know. ;) So sit tight, and over the next few months you will start to see and hear about these changes. Keep the feedback coming -- we are listening! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 18:38, June 15, 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks :) 15:05, June 17, 2011 (UTC)

New wikis
How do I check what wikis have made recently. A friend of mine created a wiki just recently and I forgot the name of it. The Kool Egg... That Rox... That Rox Too Well 125px]] 18:34, June 16, 2011 (UTC)


 * You can take a look at Special:Newwikis in Community. ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 18:44, June 16, 2011 (UTC)

I have a question.. is there anyway someone can change my name to be Ivyheart, not *Ivyheart*? I don't know who the founder is, so... is there any way? Thanks! 14:57, June 26, 2011 (UTC)

Oh sorry about that signature, I'm on this wiki (http://warriors.wikia.com/wiki/Warriors_Cats_Wiki), where you can look me up and find me.

Rename
I have a question.. is there anyway someone can change my name to be Ivyheart, not *Ivyheart*? I don't know who the founder is, so... is there any way? Thanks! 14:57, June 26, 2011 (UTC)
 * See, Help:Changing your username --  Random Time  14:59, June 26, 2011 (UTC)

I want your help..
Hello I got your message for some advice and help.

Can you please help me with the creative signatures and how to create them.

I hope you can help me.

By the way thanks and feel free to contact.

IamVJ 10:34, June 30, 2011 (UTC)

I got your message IamVJ and answered you on your talk page. If there is anything you would like to add Meighan, I would appreciate any more insight on signatures :) 11:24, June 30, 2011 (UTC)

Time constraints
Thanks, but if I start editing on those pages, I would have the community in an uproar (kidding). I have huge time constraints. I need to finish the guide first, anyway. I am kept busy on BL wiki as a liaison to new users. 18:08, July 1, 2011 (UTC)


 * Ahhh, there is never enough time in the day is there? ;) Well, the blogs and community will be there when you have time. See you soon and thank you for all your contribs! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 18:18, July 1, 2011 (UTC)

Forum Thread
A little late, and I apologize for saying I'd deliver and not delivering at that time, computer trouble and then dinner and some cleaning, but I have finished. Here's the link, and with approval, I will create the thread. -- Bass Japas   (Jazzi)  01:36, July 2, 2011 (UTC)


 * Jazzi! Wow! I didn't expect it to be so extensive. Nice job! There was no time restraint. It's when you want to do it. ;) I'd say let's start small with one or two threads...and then keep it going & see what happens. Your page is really helpful for me too! I like what I see. ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 02:01, July 2, 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks. And it's now live. Still filled with nerves from it. -- Bass Japas   (Jazzi)  02:30, July 2, 2011 (UTC)

Blogs
I don't know if its just me but I cant create a blog. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,  Kangaroopowah   Talk  01:15, July 11, 2011 (UTC)


 * Do you get an error message? Is it on this wiki or another wiki? -- 01:17, July 11, 2011 (UTC)
 * Its says I cant edit articles in the Article Namespace but I dont think blogs are in the article namespace... Thanks,

My Blog
Thanks for suggesting it. I'll add the category and fix the blog, apologies if it hurt anybody's feelings. I'll be adding more to it, like the CSS code and such. Thanks again!
 * Sincerely


 * No need for apologies! I was just thinking that if newbies come and read the post we don't want to make anyone feel bad for not knowing about pages and adding them. No one said a peep -- I just noticed it. ;) Looking forward to the post! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 20:41, July 15, 2011 (UTC)


 * I finished it for now. I will be adding more as I come up with new ideas. I might add 2 new templates tomorrow and have to update the export file with the new templates, not sure yet. Enjoy, and thanks for taking interest in my blog! -- Captain Crimson 23:10, July 15, 2011 (UTC)

RE: Showing Deletion Notes on Files
Unfortunately the whole "view or restore..." notice doesn't appear for non-admin/Wikia Staff users. Manga (talk &bull; contribs) 22:59, July 15, 2011 (UTC)

I'm pretty sure wikia staff get to restore pages, as for non admins, they cannot. If you need any more help, send this through special:contact, sorry I can't give you a link, I'm using a iPad. --TheBen10Mazter 23:40, July 15, 2011 (UTC)

Reconsidering
Hi, Hello and Heyyy I'm not sure how this message is actully meant to go so... Hi there im El-liamo well liam is my actuall name and i saw you where staff on the community central and i was woundering if you would be able to un-ban me from the community chat site?I was banned around 3-4 days ago for aperently spamming? So if you could get back to me and tell me if i could be reconsiderd on the Community chat? Thank you :)

If you were banned, it would have been for a good reason, your best option is to live through your ban and make sure you never spam again. --TheBen10Mazter 23:36, July 15, 2011 (UTC)


 * I believe you were kickbanned by Charitwo. You'd have to take it up with him. As the system is now, there's no time limit on any ban, so it's fine to appeal these things.

Help!
Ok So.......I'm from TDICAMPS wiki and I was just banned for a year. So all these users are cussing, so I say I hope you burn in........but I don't say the He** word I say Hec. Please Help me. Could you un-ban me. link is www.Tdicamps.wikia.com They've been cyberbullying me and other users for months

 I'm on the edge of glory and I'm hanging on a moment with you  I'm on the edge with you! 

Admin dash boards and founder progress bar
How do you use it on new wikis? TheBen10Mazter (Talk -Blog -Contribs) 20:24, July 20, 2011 (UTC)


 * Go to Special:AdminDashboard. If it says the page doesn't exist (like here), it is not enabled on the wiki. - Tjcool007 (Talk) 20:30, July 20, 2011 (UTC)
 * You'll need to create a new wiki if you would like to use these features today. The Admin Dashboard will roll out the first week of August for all existing wikis. The Wiki Progress Bar will only be enabled on new wikis. Hope that helps. ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 20:34, July 20, 2011 (UTC)


 * I checked it out, its great! I will write a review/feedback on you blog! TheBen10Mazter (Talk -Blog -Contribs) 20:35, July 20, 2011 (UTC)
 * Awesome! I am glad you like it. :) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 20:42, July 20, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hey, i just finished the review/feedback, you should check it out! TheBen10Mazter (Talk -Blog -Contribs) 20:44, July 20, 2011 (UTC)
 * Just read it & commented. ;) Thank you! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 20:50, July 20, 2011 (UTC)

Cool stuff
I check out your art blog, out side of wikia. Its pretty cool! TheBen10Mazter (Talk -Blog -Contribs) 22:46, July 20, 2011 (UTC)


 * Awww, thank you! Yes, like wikis are here for people my blog is a huge labor of love and project of passion for me. Thanks for taking a look! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 23:40, July 20, 2011 (UTC)

How to make a specific wiki case insensitive and some other question
Hi,

I have been contributing to a small wikiwhich currently in a nice growing phase.

What has struck me are two things:

- The case sensitivity (capital letters make you land on different pages). Is that possible to remove somehow?

- The standard two new page options. In our wiki a lot of templated pages are needed to show the various items used in the game it's about. But it's currently more a copy paste work. Is there somehow an option to have a new standard page show up with a standard template and some text (we use a research tree, suggestions line and have a template info box item heavily in use).

But i am not very familiair with Wikia and thus have so far failed to find out how to do it. If you could share a light on this or help me find the person who can answer this in depth question, please say so.

Also i would love to change my signature. But when i insert wiki coding it fails horrendously. Can you shed some light on how to do that too?

Thanks a lot.

WikiPim 11:29, July 22, 2011 (UTC)


 * 1) Case insensitivity is technically possible, just not very easy to do. People on metawiki had a discussion about it. It would require quite some modifications. The easiest way would be for you to create redirects, or to tell people to use the search (which is insensitive).
 * 2) Ask through Special:Contact to enable the Layout Builder. That's the tool that let's you make page layouts. It will change the page in a Form though. There are also other ways. The default layout can be edited @ MediaWiki:Newpagelayout btw.
 * 3) Make sure to check the "use custom signature" checkbox. If that doesn't work, paste the code here so we can check. - Tjcool007 (Talk) 11:42, July 22, 2011 (UTC)

Admin Blog Topics Hub
I have an idea to put into founders and admin central a hub for the "admin topics blogs" it is onAdmin Central:Admin Blog Topics

please reply on my talk with your opinion--  Tama63   Talk  05:50, July 23, 2011 (UTC)

admin dashboard
Would it be possible to make a customizable section of the dashboard where admins can add their own links for their personal use. Thanks,


 * As of now, the dashboard is not customizable and there aren't any plans to make that happen. But if it is something you really would like to see -- I would encourage you to leave a a comment on the New Tools to Start &amp; Grow Your Wiki blog post about what you would like to see and why. ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 03:53, July 25, 2011 (UTC)

can you please block an ip on central
This ip has been vandalizing the GNU freee license page. his ip is 150.203.222.57. Thanks,

So could you please block him?

Happy B-day
On twitter it looked like it was your birthday so: -- Tama 63  09:17, July 27, 2011 (UTC)


 * Happy birthday Meighan! -- BobNewbie  ∞(Talk)∞  13:07, July 27, 2011 (UTC)


 * Thank you guys! And wow! Thanks for the .gif! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 19:51, July 28, 2011 (UTC)

RugbyWiki and AllTheWorldWiki
Hey Meighan could you help out on alltheworld.wikia.com or/and rugby.wikia.com as they are both quite hard to make by yourself. Thank you.


 * Hi Desertodov, thank you for reaching out to me and expressing that you need help. While I can't help you build out your wikis I can suggest that you explore the Founder &amp; Admin Forum, there you can ask other users questions about help that you need. You can also read some of the many blogs we have -- start out with Founder &amp; Admin blog and also User blogs:Admin Topics. Also, once we roll out the Admin Dashboard in a few weeks this will help you with the basics of building your wikis. Have fun!--Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 20:17, July 29, 2011 (UTC)

Userpage
Hi,You seemed to like my Userpage want me to spruce up yours(just the layout)?---Tama 63  21:08, August 3, 2011 (UTC)

Awww, Thank you! But you know what -- I don't spend a ton of time here. Can I make a suggestion? Why not offer to do it for other admins in the Admin Central Forum? I think that would be a great way to meet other users and show your tricks! ;) Tell me what you think! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 21:21, August 3, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hmm I might I do it sometimes on my Home Wiki,(P.S while I was waiting I made it User:Tama63/testfoo)--Tama 63  21:24, August 3, 2011 (UTC)
 * Oooohh, Tama will you do one for me? I think your design is awesome! Jen Burton (help forum | blog) 21:51, August 3, 2011 (UTC)
 * Sure any colors or image you want on it?--<font color=Maroon>Tama <font color=Maroon>63  22:00, August 3, 2011 (UTC)
 * Hmmm I like the blue you used in the test example for Meighan's talk page. What is the best image size for this? I'll find an image. Jen Burton (help forum | blog) 21:56, August 3, 2011 (UTC)
 * maybe a square image such as 200x200px or 300x300px etc--<font color=Maroon>Tama <font color=Maroon>63  22:00, August 3, 2011 (UTC)


 * Userpage is done hope you like it :) --<font color=Maroon>Tama <font color=Maroon>63  22:11, August 3, 2011 (UTC)
 * Well, if Jen is going to have one...I guess I need mine up now! ;) (I still think you should offer to do it in forums for new users who don't know how to trick out their talk page). --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 22:17, August 3, 2011 (UTC)
 * Tama, I love it! You're awesome. Thank you. Jen Burton (help forum | blog) 22:59, August 3, 2011 (UTC)
 * @Meighan but what shall it be called,if you could please start the forum for me :) --<font color=Maroon>Tama <font color=Maroon>63  07:12, August 4, 2011 (UTC)


 * Tama -- Hang tight for a day or so. We're reformating the F/A Forums. We'll have a place for the above thread I asked you to create...and I can kick it off when it starts. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm excited for your thread, I think it'll be a nice intro! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 18:44, August 4, 2011 (UTC)
 * Great a few questions:
 * Will it be 1 forum page then with subpages for each request eg. "Admin Forum:Userpage Layouts Requests/User:Foo?
 * could you send me a message when the forum goes live


 * <font color=Maroon>Tama <font color=Maroon>63  18:51, August 4, 2011 (UTC)
 * The forum will be sectioned into 4 buckets (subpages). And yes, I will absolutely let you know when it goes live so you can get in there & work your magic. ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 19:06, August 4, 2011 (UTC)

Okay Thanks--<font color=Maroon>Tama <font color=Maroon>63  19:11, August 4, 2011 (UTC)


 * A little note I live in England so if it could be before 10pm bst or after 8am bst when the forum goes live,so I could get to it straight away--<font color=Maroon>Tama <font color=Maroon>63  19:15, August 4, 2011 (UTC)
 * Any Idea when it will be live?--<font color=Maroon>Tama <font color=Maroon>63  16:24, August 5, 2011 (UTC)
 * Tama, I haven't gotten to start the thread yet -- a bit busy with the Admin Dashboard launch right now ;). But I will start it in a few hours & alert you as soon as I do. Thanks for your continued enthusiasm! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 16:32, August 5, 2011 (UTC)

Badges?
Is there a way to make custom badges, and if so then how?

--- J-Dub 1 from http://jdubwillrise.wikia.com/wiki/J-Dub_will_rise_Wiki

Sub Pages
Hello, I was wondering how you create a sub page? I wanted to make one for my siggie on another wiki. User:Ivyheart 23:51, August 12, 2011 (UTC)


 * To create a subpage, create a new page and call it User:Ivyheart/x where x is whatever you want to call the page.--

Advertising
Hi, I have been checking around for wikia's policy on User Advertising. I have heard that Users cannot advertise but cannot find anything concrete on that. Is there a policy against advertising on wikia pages without permission? 06:51, August 15, 2011 (UTC)


 * Users are free to make a blog post or forum to advertise their wiki. They cannot do so for anything non wikia related. This is the policy of Central, from wiki to wiki it may vary.--
 * Thanks... so no general policy disallows non-wikia advertising. Side note: can you provide a link to the policy of central that says that non-wikia advertising is disallowed on central? just curious to see it. 11:23, August 15, 2011 (UTC)


 * From the TOU "You agree not to use the Service to: ....Post, upload, transmit, share, or store unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, solicitations, "spam", or any other type of unauthorized solicitation;" --<font color=Maroon>Tama <font color=Maroon>63  11:26, August 15, 2011 (UTC)
 * TOU? pretend I dont know what you mean :D


 * just give me a link in other words :) 11:36, August 15, 2011 (UTC)


 * here--<font color=Maroon>Tama <font color=Maroon>63  11:40, August 15, 2011 (UTC)

very cool, ty 11:43, August 15, 2011 (UTC)


 * FYI, the Terms of Use applies globally to all wikis regardless of local policy, not only Central as previously stated. 11:47, August 15, 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks Charitwo, I was about to say... I never registered for wikia central, I was automatically registered because of a different wikia... meaning I never agreed to the Terms of Use, unless it is global (I call it wikiwide :) 11:56, August 15, 2011 (UTC)
 * It is global and you agreed to it when you registered your account, it is also linked on every page in the global footer. 12:07, August 15, 2011 (UTC)
 * Yep, it has to be global since I did not register with community central (directly) and have to follow it :) Thanks all, and thanks Meighan for the use of your talk page :p 12:19, August 15, 2011 (UTC)
 * You guys are more than welcome to use my talk page any time you need. I wish I had snacks for you when you're here. ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 21:56, August 16, 2011 (UTC)

Progress Bar
Since you seem to be in charge of the progress bar I'm leaving this for you. The tasks dont eem to be completed unless you do them from the progress bar ,and not if you do them in your spare time. 11:06, August 17, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi Kangaroopowah -- I'll take a look today and see what the story is. Thanks for the heads up. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 16:43, August 17, 2011 (UTC)

Chrome Bug
Here's the pic:

Re:Chat
Can we chat on the Ben 10 Wikiinstead? I got kickbanned here a while back (a month ago, please dont ask). TheBen10Mazter (Talk -Blog -Contribs) 21:25, August 18, 2011 (UTC)


 * So, i will meet you there, okay? --TheBen10Mazter (Talk -Blog -Contribs) 21:27, August 18, 2011 (UTC)


 * So..., read my first message, thanks for this oppurtunity (not sure its good or bad yet but it feels good) TheBen10Mazter (Talk -Blog -Contribs) 21:29, August 18, 2011 (UTC)


 * Soo, can we chat on Ben 10 Wiki now? Link is above. Thanks! TheBen10Mazter (Talk -Blog -Contribs) 21:44, August 18, 2011 (UTC)

Admin dash suggestions
Hi, could you please look at my sugestions for the admin dash. You can find the blog comment here. It also a recent comment as of now so it should be easy to find on the blog. Thanks in advance, --


 * I responded. ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 17:53, August 19, 2011 (UTC)


 * Thanks, do you think my ideas might be used ,or they probably won't. Also in your sig you might want to put a link to your talk instead of help. Just a suggestion. --


 * Hi Kangaroopwah, Your suggestions were great -- I'm not sure if they will be utilized specifically. But I know the engineers read the blog comments just as much as I do. We have just started V2 of the AD -- so we'll see what's up in the coming weeks. As for my signature -- it's across the board like that for staff, and it seems like you've found my talk page already. ;-) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 19:43, August 24, 2011 (UTC)
 * Meighans (and the staffs) main sig link goes to the profile, which gives a tab to the talk page. 20:19, August 24, 2011 (UTC)

Help!!!
So... I am the founder of aqua forest wiki and I need your help desperately. Whan I make a new page then I select the page template "Elements" but then I cant type content! Please Reply Either In My Aqua Forest Talk Page or here. Please And Thanks!!!


 * Please send this to Wikia via Special:Contact, Wikia will reply by email. --<font color=Maroon>Tama <font color=Maroon>63  10:00, August 19, 2011 (UTC)

Chat
Hey, you might chatting with me at the Ben 10 Wiki? Same thing as yesterday? If your not busy. TheBen10Mazter (Talk -Blog -Contribs) 21:01, August 19, 2011 (UTC)

Deadman Walking 23:15, August 20, 2011 (UTC)

New profiles
i can't understand the new profile :S

is there a way to bring the old profile back ? —This unsigned comment is by American Badass (talk • contribs). Please sign your posts with !


 * No, this change cannot be undone. You can modify it with CSS, however.

Hello Meighan!

I have a question for you, how do you delete/rename an article that you have created on your wikia?


 * Edit button> Arrow button> click either delete or rename. You have to be a admin or above to delete though. --TheBen10Mazter (Talk -Blog -Contribs) 18:07, August 27, 2011 (UTC)

Question
Are bots allowed in chat? Thanks. TheBen10Mazter (Talk -Blog -Contribs) 21:33, August 27, 2011 (UTC)
 * Yes--

Chat
Hey, if you have any time to spare, chat at the usual place, Ben 10 Wiki. :) TheBen10Mazter (Talk -Blog -Contribs) 16:22, August 31, 2011 (UTC)

New admin tools
Hey Meighan, was quite late for me last night when you asked about new admin tools, but I've had a think about it. I think undoubtedly recentchanges is one of the most useful tool for an admin, but I don't think it's especially what you'd need to/should push onto new admins: For example, if someone founds a wiki and becomes an admin that way. For most wikis that get created, the first few weeks/months are realistically going to be just the founder editing, so going to recentchanges can often just show you a big list of edits you've done and hammer home the fact you're the only one editing, so perhaps pushing it onto founders may dishearten them slightly. I think new wikis need a focus on content rather than maintenance, and while you need to be aware if anyone else starts editing, usually it's not the most used tool for founders straight away.

On the other side of the spectrum, there's becoming a new admin by being promoted on a busy, active wiki. Generally, if the wiki has it's affairs in order, before you get promoted you need to display admin-like qualities. This means, scanning recentchanges anyway, keeping up to date with what's going on, and stuff like that. When I got promoted this way there was very little I had to learn, and really my time on the wiki wasn't changed all that much.

I'd say there's two different things here: founding a wiki, and administrating a wiki. I'd say that the mediawiki pages, themedesigner, and general wiki-customisation stuff etc., falls into the former category, and the maintenance-report special pages, recentchanges, blocking, etc., falls into the latter. But there's overlap, and to do one you need to be aware of the other one.

So in answer to your question about what is an administrator's most important pages, for me I use recentchanges, newfiles, contribs and deletedcontribs, etc.

And, in terms of things for founders, I remember the questions I had when founding a wiki (was back in 2009, so a lot has been made clearer since then):
 * 1) Why can't I change my colour scheme?
 * 2) Why can't I make the categories sort themselves by surname not first name (ie, DEFAULTSORT or )
 * 3) What's this source mode thing?
 * 4) I didn't know this, but I should've known to link pages together as much as possible!

Anyways, soz for the massive post, but thats some of my thoughts!--Acer4666 15:58, September 9, 2011 (UTC)


 * Acer -- no worries at all about the long post, all really great important points that I love hearing about and are very helpful. Huge help. If it's ok with you, I am going to link out to this in a comment on the blog post. Good stuff! Thank you! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 19:44, September 9, 2011 (UTC)

Editprotected
Hi Meighan! I was wondering if you could add in the editprotected usergroup to the Ben 10 Wiki that bureaucrats can give to users. Its a simple user group yet very useful to trustful users who are not yet ready for adminship for various reasons. One reason is that there a admin on another wiki and dont have time to edit as a admin but have time to edit admin only pages. Thanks and i hope you agree. TheBen10Mazter (Talk -Blog -Contribs) 19:17, September 11, 2011 (UTC)


 * Although Staff rarely do this please send it to Special:Contact --<font color=Maroon>Tama <font color=Maroon>63  19:40, September 11, 2011 (UTC)


 * Cant- my dad does not like me using his email plus his email is not working. --TheBen10Mazter (Talk -Blog -Contribs) 19:54, September 11, 2011 (UTC)
 * Then use your own--<font color=Maroon>Tama <font color=Maroon>63  19:55, September 11, 2011 (UTC)


 * I dont have one and please lets not spam up Meighan's talkpage with our conversation. --TheBen10Mazter (Talk -Blog -Contribs) 20:03, September 11, 2011 (UTC)
 * Solution :Get a Personal email and use special:contact --<font color=Maroon>Tama <font color=Maroon>63  20:05, September 11, 2011 (UTC)


 * My parents wont let me and i am too lazy. No more comments please. --TheBen10Mazter (Talk -Blog -Contribs) 20:07, September 11, 2011 (UTC)


 * Ben you are out of line. 1) you don't have the right to tell others not to comment on a conversation 2) support requests go through special:contact not staff talk pages - being lazy is not an excuse to bypass procedure. Either make your own email or get someone else from your wiki to do it 3) Extraneous user groups are unnecessary anyway. -- 20:55, September 11, 2011 (UTC)


 * Ben10, we've discussed Special:Contact before -- every user has to go through Special:Contact for requests or specific help. You know how it goes. Talk to your dad or get an email address for future requests. Then you'll be all set! ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 00:16, September 12, 2011 (UTC)

Glitch
I recently saw a glitch on a wiki that I also saw elsewhere. In normal category view, the two picture rows overlap and go over the text. What's wrong?

ROADS! Roads! (Don't forget it!) 12:16, September 17, 2011 (UTC)
 * Url where this happens? –Tm_T (Talk) 12:19, September 17, 2011 (UTC)
 * Roads, can you give me a little more detail -- like the page you found this on & where else you have seen it? Good looking out! Thanks! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 01:05, September 18, 2011 (UTC)

hi

<p style="text-align: center">Goodface 16:47, September 21, 2011 (UTC)

Question and Problem
Question-How could I create a custom time at the end of signature (if that is even possible) for the wiki I use

Problem- Click Here and you will see that the chat isn't working currently.

Please answer question and/or problem here. Cheers. 17:42, September 23, 2011 (UTC)
 * Chat's currently not working at the moment. Have a look at Monchoman45's sig for an example of the coding for a custom timestamp --  Random Time  17:45, September 23, 2011 (UTC)

Godisme
Recently, on http://www.mlproleplay.wikia.com, I got a message from a user called Godisme. Is he part of Wikia Staff? Lewleworange 15:20, September 25, 2011 (UTC)


 * I already told you he wasn't. Please drop the subject. --Callofduty4 15:22, September 25, 2011 (UTC)
 * He's an administrator here and on Bleach Wiki, I think, but he has no global privileges. 15:24, September 25, 2011 (UTC)
 * Hi Lewleorange, Staff always have the blue Wikia signature after their name. Looks like Godisme was just trying to give you some guidance around chat emoticons and the lag happening in chat. TK is right he is an Admin here on Community and helps with spam clean up as well. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 01:20, September 27, 2011 (UTC)



Admin dashboard colours
So Meighan, it has been many weeks since admin dashboard-gate. Back then we were promised work on the colouring of it - I've yet to see any mention of that. Can you give us an update, even though the majority of people have stopped actively complaining?--Acer4666 02:54, September 30, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hey Acer, We are working on themeing for dark wikis currently. One thing to keep in mind is that a lot of our features are in development and there are versions 1, versions 2, and so on. Although it seems like it was a long time ago Admin Dash is still in V1. So hold tight -- themeing should take place in the next couple of weeks. Nice work on the 'gate reference! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 03:32, September 30, 2011 (UTC)

Admin Dashboard creative name
Hi! The admin dash board (by default or so) currently says "admin" on the toolbar. Is there a MediaWiki page to change this into something creative? I heard that a wiki is planning to call this "Admin HQ", and on Songpedia, I'm planning to call it "SP-Staff Home", and on the toolbar, I want it to say "SP-Staff" (since we call admins, SP-Staff members). How do I do that? If it's impossible, then this could be a feature suggestion. Thank You -- 04:03, October 1, 2011 (UTC)


 * Nobody, that's a great idea. I can't tell you right thsi second if that is an option, but I have added it to my 'to do' list for next week. I'll be meeting with Susan (product head on AD) on Monday and I will ask her if this an option. Hold tight! ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 00:37, October 2, 2011 (UTC)


 * Thanks!
 * -- 05:13, October 2, 2011 (UTC)

Hello Again
I want to make my sig say Toadette(with a link to my talk page) in hot pink, Yoshi! in green and talk to me in red as a link to my talk page. can you help me with that? <font color="HotPink">Toadette is the best <font color="MediumSpringGreen">(talk to me!)  20:31, October 4, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi there, Head over to the Getting Started one of the buckets on Founder &amp; Admin Central Forums. You can post there that you need help with your signature. Good luck! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 21:23, October 4, 2011 (UTC)


 * OK thanks

Another chance
Hi Meighan! I'm going to give this person another chance, sorry I took too long, I finished typing this until, they said they were this person. I just give you a message so you won't wonder. See you soon! <font style="color:#black;"> Speedysnitch <font style="background:#0000;color:black;">  Talk  23:02, October 4, 2011 (UTC)


 * Great! It's important to work with everyone in your community! Good luck. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 00:32, October 5, 2011 (UTC)

Dashboard theming css
Hi Meighan. Just to let you know, above is a "before and after" of what Godisme's css code does. As you can see, it doesn't really solve the problem at all, so I guess I am not able to hide it with css. Any further ideas/solutions?--Acer4666 19:17, October 5, 2011 (UTC)


 * Have you reached out to Godisme? What does he say? --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 20:05, October 5, 2011 (UTC)


 * That's the best he can do with css.--Acer4666 09:54, October 6, 2011 (UTC)
 * What is it exactly that bothers you about the AD? Since we added back in the global nav it's basically the same except for theming. And as far as theming, you'll see changes in that hopefully very soon -- we're aiming for the next few weeks. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 16:59, October 6, 2011 (UTC)


 * I hate that all of the special pages I frequently use now have an ugly colour scheme.
 * I hate that all of the active admins on my wiki want it gone, so making it optional on there would only affect the people who want it changed.
 * I hate that in your above post you said it would be changed in "couple of weeks", and now a week later that has changed to "a few weeks", the deadline getting ever further away.
 * I hate that when I brought up all of my concerns when the feature came out, I was told "you're not used to it, give it a chance". And now I have had time to get used to it and still want it gone, I was told by you on chat "this has already been discussed when it first came out". These sort of circular arguments make it impossible to give criticism on anything.
 * I hate that in chat you palmed me off with "you can make it go away with css". I could've told you then that people's claims of what their css does almost always falls short (ie, the above pictures illustrate godisme's claim of "admin dashboard is reduced to just a blue bar"), but now after a lot of effort and cache clearing etc we're back to where we started. And instead of an apology you're drawing me into a tangiential argument, which we already had the other day on chat.
 * I hate that after my attempts to put forward reasoned arguments for this feature being optional, you gave me the immortal quote about Wikia's decisions: "there doesn't need to be any reasoning".
 * I hate that features are soon forgotten about by the development team, despite bugs and issues that have staff have promised fixes for.
 * Does that answer your question?-- Category:Acer4666 08:53, October 7, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi Acer,
 * I think you may be able to look again at the CSS, from what I understand, some people have changed the color scheme as well as other aspects. Unfortunately I can not help you around that but definitely post a forum post on founders' technical help for help, you will get it there.


 * No change we make is going to please everyone, but we have to make decisions about the site layout and design for the site as a whole. If we were to make every design change optional, we would have an unreasonable number of exceptions and special cases to work with in every future tweak. The CSS suggestion is a compromise that allows you control over your experience, while allowing us to code for the wider Wikia population (including the future population).


 * I agree that the changes to improve the page should have come along sooner. There have been background complications that have delayed that, I'm sorry. I know it's frustrating to hear one thing one week and then be told something different the next as in terms of time frames. We are actively working on this issue. Sadly the time frame is out of my control. I'll keep you updated when I hear more.


 * I apologize for the comment on reasoning, that came out of my frustration at a circular conversation where I couldn't give you what you wanted. I can see how that made things seem like I don't want to help you or listen. Not the case. Jen does a great job explaining on her talk page issues we have around bug fixing and a bit of where we are at. Hopefully this gave you some info that will make you feel better and you can give her some great ideas about how we can do a better job improving our support for you all. We are listening, all of the time -- even when you think we are not.


 * Good luck with the CSS and I will keep you posted as soon as I find out more info on the theming. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 00:03, October 8, 2011 (UTC)


 * Meighan, I shall take this part of your response here:


 * "If we were to make every design change optional, we would have an unreasonable number of exceptions and special cases to work with in every future tweak."


 * I agree that is the case is many of these new features. But that argument is completely inapplicable to the admin dashboard situation. I am not asking to keep a design that wikia has got rid of - I merely want to see what I see when logged-out. Instead of messing around with css to produce a sub-standard result, all it would take would be for the (I don't know how it works, but) box that says "if admin, then show horrible colour scheme", to change to "if admin and preference=horrible, then show horrible colour scheme". I don't see how making admin dashboard optional throws up any technical problems, or extra maintenance in future tweaks, because what I want is already achievable by de-sysopping myself. I just want to be able to be an admin, and see what non-admins do. The admin dashboard, as it affects such a small percentage of users, seems to me to be a perfect candidate for an optional feature; I am honestly scratching my head as to why staff are so reticent to allow us a choice.-- Category:Acer4666 12:50, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
 * Hi Acer, All I can say is I understand you. I understand that you are frustrated. I understand that you want Admin Dash as optional. But all I can tell you right this second is that it's not optional. Not the best answer I'd like to give you. BUT -- I think what you asked Jen for on her talk page are smart and valid points. And as Jen expressed we share your frustrations around bugs and feature releases: "it's something that Wikia as a whole is working on." <-- And it is -- I can reiterate that as a member of the team -- something we are always talking about and working on to improve here at Wikia.


 * In better news that may make you feel a bit better: I saw the mock ups for the dark theming yesterday. They look great! Now we are working on how to best implement them so -- yep, you guessed it they are not super buggy or worse, broken. Hang tight and feel free to continue to reach out to me and the Community team. We are hear to listen to you and above all offer you support. It may not be a quick fix for your issues right away -- but hopefully knowing that you are being heard will help a bit. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 21:24, October 11, 2011 (UTC)



Sharing the CV blog
It'd be my pleasure, Meighan! I've made the blog post specifically to help other admins, so this is a great opportunity for it to do so :) http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/fallout/images/0/08/Personal_Sig_Image.gif Tagaziel (call!) 05:44, October 6, 2011 (UTC)


 * Awesome! So I'll need to edit it a bit...is that ok with you? I won't change anything major just a few grammatical bits. I think I'd like to post it next week. Sound good? --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog)
 * Sure no problem. Sorry for the late reply, but I was moving 450 km south-east to Krakow from Poznan. Regards. http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/fallout/images/0/08/Personal_Sig_Image.gif Tagaziel (call!) 12:04, October 11, 2011 (UTC)
 * Great! I hope your move was smooth. I am moving in a week & a half but just down the road. ;) I will let you know when the blog is live! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 20:52, October 11, 2011 (UTC)

Wiki Help
hi i am happy time i just made a wicki and i need your help getting some staff and users could you please spread the word i am a humble creator only looking to have fun and be talked to so out of the kindness of your heart could you please spread the word of the awesome things and people wickia thank you and goodbye Happy time 21:25, October 6, 2011 (UTC)


 * Add your Wiki to Admin Forum:Whose wiki needs editors?.

Acctually im not joining this wiki. Bopper31415 21:01, October 8, 2011 (UTC)Bopper31415

Email Authentication
Hey I am an admin on MLB Wiki and I want to get messages about what is happening on the wiki but I don't know how to authorise my email. Do you know how to do? If so can you please tell me. Thank you for your time. 10:05, October 11, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi DarkNovaX, Can you check your spam filters on your email account? Also it looks like you'll need to go into your preferences and ask for another email to be sent. Click on "Confirm your e-mail account": Preferences_-_Wikia_Community_Central.jpg Hope that helps! Let me know if you need more help. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 22:39, October 11, 2011 (UTC)

Hi, meighan

Thanks for your help.

I am trying to wikia, it is very usefull. I am searching and trying to learn. i tried mediawiki editor but it was different from here. this one is better. can you tell me please what name is that extra modules ? What should i search to find that modules.

Regards

citylopedi 22:35, October 19, 2011 (UTC)

Sport Wiki's
Is there any sport wiki's available for adoption ? Im making a big gallery of sport wiki's at the moment. Thanks .*<font color="CornflowerYellow"> ~Happy65 <font color="Green">Talk My Amazing Blogs ! 16:58, October 20, 2011 (UTC)

HELP!
i need help! what I need help with is located here:http://legocritics.wikia.com/wiki/HELP_ME_PLEASE it is in the picture thanks : Bob bricks  Talk


 * What exactly do you need help with? Changing/adding the message to another Wiki?

Spidey
May I please have my admin/bureaucrat rights restored on w:c:annoyingorange? Thank you. Spidey 665 22:48, October 27, 2011 (UTC)


 * I'm not positive about this but... You could either contact Wikia or message DaNASCAT about this.
 * ^^Head.Boy.Hog is correct! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 23:28, October 27, 2011 (UTC)

RE:Thanks!
No problem, I enjoy helping others :)

Yay! That is great to hear! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 23:42, October 27, 2011 (UTC)

Hotdog
Hotdog spotted, sending in pigeons. 03:58, October 29, 2011 (UTC)


 * LOL! :) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 04:01, October 29, 2011 (UTC)

Help
Hi. There is a user on wikia who is vandalising my wikis and being rude to me. Can you help? Dynovan | Let's Talk | Gunpowder is coming - 31/10/11 12:50, October 29, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi Dynovan, talk to the admins on your wikis or ban that user if you are an admin. We don't normally intervene with these sorts of issues. If things get excessive you can Special:Contact. Good luck! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 21:10, October 29, 2011 (UTC)

Dealing with vandalism and spam help page
I couldn't find your talk page in your signature on the P&F Wiki, so I'm leaving the message here.

Feel free to use that help page I wrote on dealing with vandalism and spam. We have a lot of younger people on the Phineas and Ferb Wiki and naturally they will react emotionally to vandalism, so I wrote it with them in mind. The advice is helpful for everyone, including me. Every so often I'll make an attempt to work with a person that is causing problems and I think I've had a 0% success rate each time. It's a fine line between trying to resolve the situation and giving them attention, which I point out in the "Actually talking to the vandal/troll" section. But at least I made the effort. —RRabbit42 ( leave a message ) 18:38, October 29, 2011 (UTC)


 * It's a great article and yes, I think it will help and be informative for all types of users. The blog post will most likely go live in a few weeks. I will edit it down a bit and make some changes but it will still be written from your voice. As you can see in the Wiki Wisdom blog I linked you to Tagaziel's blog was put within a blue box to distinguish it. Let me know if you have any questions! I'll give you a heads up on your talk page on P&F. Thanks so much! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 21:14, October 29, 2011 (UTC)

Hello
Hello, I'm Pisces214, a user on Beyblade Wiki. I got blocked and kickbanned from the wiki without warning, and I didn't say a word to EdBoy3, who blocked me. I left him several messages on my wiki but he hasn't replied to any of them. Please help me. Pisces214 22:14, October 29, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi Pisces, we don't normally get involved with disputes on wikis. Try and reach out to other admins on Beyblade to find out why you were blocked. If that doesn't work, take a few weeks off and sit out the ban. In the meantime you can probably have fun on the other wikis you are ediing on. Looks like you are on a lot, which is awesome! Hang in there. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 01:59, October 30, 2011 (UTC)

Dayle Fowler wiki
Please could you change the bgcolor in the infobox so i can set the color for differnt pages? If you could that would be great thanks. The Link The Wiki Gearedspy 01:04, October 30, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi there, I am not clear on what you are asking for. If you need technical help or have some questions about theme design on your wiki. Post a question in our Admin Central Forums &mdash; there you get many answers to your questions and meet people. :) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 01:52, October 30, 2011 (UTC)

Special:Contact about redirect
Per your message on my Message Wall here, http://ben10.wikia.com/wiki/Message_Wall:TheBen10Mazter/39851 - the admin at the wiki I asked to be redirected to Ben 10 Wiki has not been active since 2009 as said in http://ben10planet.wikia.com/wiki/Special:ListUsers/sysop - if you select all users instead of users with 5 edits, he only made one edit since 2009. Showing this to you means that asking him would be useless/meaningless as he has not been active for about 2 and a half years. Overall of this message, it means that you can redirect w:c:ben10planet: over to w:c:ben10 (make sure you do not do it the other way around!) Thanks! PS: You werent kidding about the hot dog thing, werent you :). TheBen10Mazter  ( T - B -C) 01:10, October 30, 2011 (UTC)


 * Ben, you have to leave them a message. I know it seems pointless but we need to cover all bases. Leave him a message & then we'll redirect if you don't hear from him. Easy peasy!


 * I never kid around about hot dogs. :) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 01:48, October 30, 2011 (UTC)


 * Alrighty then, do I have to wait a week!? I never kid around with pie either. I feel ya. -- TheBen10Mazter ( T - B -C) 01:55, October 30, 2011 (UTC)
 * LoL &mdash; you and pie. :) Yes, you have to wait a week. It'll fly by, I promise! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 02:00, October 30, 2011 (UTC)
 * Alright, done, http://ben10planet.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:Ben112#Permission, thanks for the info! And yes, pie will dominate... even hot dogs. :) Thanks again! -- TheBen10Mazter ( T - B -C) 02:02, October 30, 2011 (UTC)

My Surname might be french but im not!
Hey!

I noticed today that on my wiki, The Classic Car Wiki, that some of the ads from 'Around Wiki's Network' if not all of them were displaying in french.

In the image below you can clearly see that one of the ads is in french. This is the first time I have experience anything like this so whats going on?

Hope you can help!

TheWWC 23:52, October 31, 2011 (UTC)


 * Well, that's weird. We've filed a bug to take a look into it. Merci for the tip! ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 00:10, November 1, 2011 (UTC)

Blog
So you know how you said yesterday that I should write a blog on image licensing? I went ahead and gave it a shot, User blog:Godisme/Fair Use and Image Licensing. Give it a read when you have a chance.--


 * Rad, thank you! I am a bit swamped right now -- and have to leave early but I will read it at some point today and get back to you. I'm looking forward to what you wrote. Thanks for taking the time to do this, I hope that you got to study too. :) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 19:47, November 4, 2011 (UTC)

A week does fly by!
Hey Meighan, it's that Brony who's awesome, a week has flew by and there was no response from the admin of ] Ben 10 Planet Wiki], http://ben10planet.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:Ben112#Permission, so can you redirect that wiki over to w:c:ben10:? Thanks! Ben ( Talk ) 00:11, November 6, 2011 (UTC)


 * I told you. ;) Thanks for being patient Ben &mdash; can you please send me a request through Special:Contact so when I get in on Monday am that is the first thing I can do? :) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 00:42, November 6, 2011 (UTC)


 * Sure, I will do that, should I title the Special:Contact title, "this message is for Meighan"? -- Ben ( Talk ) 00:44, November 6, 2011 (UTC)
 * Sure! Enjoy your weekend, That Brony That's Awesome! ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 00:46, November 6, 2011 (UTC)


 * You too! -- Ben ( Talk ) 00:47, November 6, 2011 (UTC)

Hallo, I've been looking into this war thing with these trolls and i found out something interesting. You don't know about this but a war is breaking out between trolls/vandles againist any dragon ball related wiki! I'm not sure if this something i should bring up with you but its ganna get messy. If this a problem to you then warn all the VSTF'S. You could say i'm a spy for community cenntral. Here's a link to a wiki where the trolls have baned up to attack all dragon ball related wikia. Also the founder will be on the link. http://planetofthefanboys.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Lord_of_all_Fanboys Total carnage 06:02, November 6, 2011 (UTC)

Admin Forum:Whose wiki needs editors?
Hi Meighan! I noticed that Admin Forum:Whose wiki needs editors? is getting a bit long at 104 sections. Is there a possible way that it can be archived and have the archived pages still be accessible to users who might need more editors? –  Jä zz  i  14:02, November 8, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi Jäzzi, that's a great idea. I've asked Trellar to archive the first month of requests, she's currently working on a sortable table for that thread. Thanks for keeping a look out! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 19:38, November 8, 2011 (UTC)

Hey
Hey Meighan, I think I by accident left the chat, I just wanted to say sorry, once more, and hope that were still cool... bye.

<ul class="wikia-menu-button"><li>[ TheBen10Mazter] <ul><li>[ Talk]</li><li>[ Contributions]</li><li>Ben 10 Planet</li><li>Ben 10 Answers Wiki</li></ul></li></ul> 01:52, November 9, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hey Ben, it's okay! We're always cool! Also, I saw you reached out and offered help. Nice work. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 05:41, November 9, 2011 (UTC)

Re: Avatar
Hi, that's Naga Sadow, who's not going to eat poor Walter, but merely holding it dear. (–Tm_T (Talk) 06:13, November 9, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hmmm, holding poor Walter dearly with a twinkle of hunger in his eye. Judging by his biography do you think that character does anything dearly? ;) Thanks for linking me to Naga Sadow -- love that image of him, so well done. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 19:48, November 9, 2011 (UTC)

I wanted to apologize for my comments and actions on your blog. I am not an Admin or Mod of any kind at my Wiki(Degrassi Wiki), but i'm a frequent user who just cares about the Wiki. I only brought up a specific case because it's frustrating that who I brought up continues to evade bans. Our admins have done a wonderful job, as well as Sannse, but he changes IP's to avoid said bans. I wanted answers, and I thought this was the forum to do it, but I was wrong. Finally, the 2 users who commented below me(Caoil and EliGObsessed) do not get along with me, and felt the need to point out the opposite point of view on the matter(even though EliG does not get along with who I brought up). My first point was meant as a topic discussion, but I should have stopped there. They discussed this blog in the Degrassi Wiki chat, and that is how EliG found out about it. Again, though, I am sorry, and hope you can accept my apology. DegrassiForLife 19:35, November 11, 2011 (UTC)DegrassiForLife

Re: Chat
I am on the community central chat and the #wikia IRC channel right now. --Gardimuer { ʈalk } 22:11, November 11, 2011 (UTC)

Question
On my wiki, for the menus, I accidently put the wrong catagory on a page, how do I get rid of it? Please reply.

20:23, November 12, 2011 (UTC)

Mr. Curious is INNOCENT
Please unblock Mr. Curious from that wkia wide block. He is innocent and he means no harm.

Request For Block
Hello, TheBen10Mazter Is Annoying Me And I Want Him To Be Blocked On Ben 10 Wiki.plzMotorhead II 09:50, November 14, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi there, we don't get invlved with disputes on wikis. If you are having an issue with another user you'll have to talk to the admins on your wiki, or just ignore the user. If things get out of hand with spam or vandalism you can use Special:Contact. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 19:26, November 14, 2011 (UTC)

YO MEIGHAN!!!!
There is this wiki on here that I think is wrong and I want it deleted. These are a couple of people I know from being on wikia. They made the Hot Woman Wiki which is supposed to be "safe" for teenagers to look at pictures of these people with IMMODEST TO THE CORE PICS!!!! Please talk to them. the founder is Man.city1 and thank you for reading!!!! Click here to go to my page †HΞ ßØ††ΓΞ 19:59, November 14, 2011 (UTC)Pepsicola112


 * Hi there, please use Special:Contact to report wikis that violate our ToU. Be sure to include a link to the wiki you are referring to. Thanks for keeping an eye out!--Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 20:12, November 14, 2011 (UTC)

Chat
Can you come on chat for a minute? I am being harrassed by a admin where I do not even edit at, I am getting many mean talkpage comments there and I can't even do any thing as the admin blocked me where I have not even edited at his wiki.

<ul class="wikia-menu-button"><li>[ TheBen10Mazter]</li><li> <ul><li>[ Talk]</li><li>[ Contributions]</li><li>Ben 10 Planet</li><li>Ben 10 Answers Wiki</li></ul></li></ul>
 * I'll come find you. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 21:06, November 14, 2011 (UTC)

20:14, November 14, 2011 (UTC)


 * At least I'm not alone about some of the admins here being complete "nubs". Roblox wiki admin, Colgatecity 21:01, November 14, 2011 (UTC)
 * Nope, I'm talking about another admin at a different wiki. --<ul class="wikia-menu-button"><li>[ TheBen10Mazter] <ul><li>[ Talk]</li><li>[ Contributions]</li><li>Ben 10 Planet</li><li>Ben 10 Answers Wiki</li></ul></li></ul>21:37, November 14, 2011 (UTC)

Ben 10 Super Wiki
Hi Ben 10 Super Wiki- the wiki i reported recently- Motorhead ll is not doing the changes he was told to do, as I checked his contribs and he logged in today, and yesterday- pleanty of time to change the wiki and make correct changes. Can you make further actions and perhaps close the wiki? Thanks.

<ul class="wikia-menu-button"><li>[ TheBen10Mazter] <ul><li>[ Talk]</li><li>[ Contributions]</li><li>Ben 10 Planet</li><li>Ben 10 Answers Wiki</li></ul></li></ul> 21:23, November 16, 2011 (UTC)
 * Hi Ben, I will take a look over the next couple of days. I can't do it right this minute. I know it's stressful, but in the meantime just stay away from the wiki. It's only 2 pages -- and it will get sorted out. Hang tight awesome brony! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 21:31, November 16, 2011 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the reply! But also, remember, Motor is abusing his admin right's, blocking random people that never even edited there on his wiki. But okay, thanks! Thanks Awesome Meighan (lol, for the nickname) for the quick reply! --<ul class="wikia-menu-button"><li>[ TheBen10Mazter] <ul><li>[ Talk]</li><li>[ Contributions]</li><li>Ben 10 Planet</li><li>Ben 10 Answers Wiki</li></ul></li></ul>21:36, November 16, 2011 (UTC)

Labyrinth Wiki
Hi Meighan, thanks for your comment on my talk page. I'm really pleased you like the front page of my Labyrinth Wiki, I worked hard to make it look good :). I would be happy to chat about it sometime, could you explain what the process would be to me? I'll try and think of things I could do with adding to the site, and will get back to you.

Nevia1991 16:59, November 19, 2011 (UTC)


 * It shows that you worked hard. It looks great! There really isn't any actual process around us chatting -- I would just like to ask you questions about your experience building out your page (what you found difficult, how you went & got help, etc), it's for my research on a project we are about to kick off. I think your experience would be really valuable. We could set up a time to chat via skype (by voice) or phone or if it's easier by chat on community. I would have quite few questions for you & it would be easier if we could speak by voice. ;) Let me know what you think. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 01:03, November 20, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi, thanks. Is there anyway we could correspond privately by email so I can give you my skype address (I wouldn't want to post it here where everyone can see it)? I work, so would only be able to talk in the evening U.K time, which I understand will probably limit things a bit. I'd be happy to speak on skype, and would like to help out with the project. Any evening Monday-Thursday would probably be okay for me, but I'm not sure where you're based so the time zones might not work out.Nevia1991 17:15, November 20, 2011 (UTC)
 * Absolutely! I wouldn't want you to post it either. ;) Please send me a message via Special:Contact mark it 'attention Meighan'. We are based in SF. I can can chat whenever is good for you. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 20:58, November 20, 2011 (UTC)

A problem with a User on Camp Half-Blood Wikia
Hi. I was on this user, Darkcloud1111 (on Camp Half-Blood Wikia), page writing something. I noticed this one user, Bullet Francisco, had a question that this wikia contributor was writing false things. I knew how to solve that problem. I wrote on his page:

Hi, Bullet! I am BullyFan112. So, I was leaving a message on Dark's page about something else. I noticed how you said that there is a Wikia Contributor who keeps on writing innapropriate things. I know how to solve that problem. Here are some solutions:Wikia Contributors don't have a talk page because they don't have an account, so you can't exactly do that. What you can do is talk to an admin and the admin will block wikia contributors from editing the wikia.You can also just revert their edits which is really simpleThose are personally I deal with Wikia Contributors. If those solutions aren't working, then it's probably best if you go straight to an admin.Hope your problem works out. Please notify me on my talk page about what happeneed. Bye! BullyFan112 (talk • contribs) 21:14, November 21, 2011 (UTC)BullyFan112

He wrote on my page:


 * 1) I am an admin at 2 big communities, so I think I know how to handle these situations.


 * 1) I reverted their edits.


 * 1) I informed an admin.


 * 1) They actualy do have talkpages, and that is how Wikia suggests to warn them.

The only thing I forgot to do was provide a link (I accidentally didn't paste the link). Your help was unnecessary. --Bullet Francisco Message Talk E-Mail 21:24, November 21, 2011 (UTC)

I found that answer a little rude.

Today, I was on the Camp Half-blood chat. Bullet Francisco, was on, too. This was our conversation:

BullyFan112: Hi :( (I was upset about something irrelavant)

Bullet Francisco: Weren't you the person who sent me a message saying Wiki Contributors dont have talkages and was rude about it? I sent you a message, and your reasoning was way off, no offense.

BullyFan112: I am sorry if I was being rude about. (I was not rude about it)

Bullet Francisco: Well, they do have talk pages And thats how most sites handle it.

That was our conversation. I saw him very rude, which does not make sense, considering he is the chat moderator. And that does not make sense, because he has only been on the Wikia since November 22, 2011.

Do not contact Bullet Francisco. Please, just tell me what you will do on my talk page on Camp Half-Blood Wikia. (I think you should take away his position as a chat moderator.) Bye! BullyFan112 19:48, November 23, 2011 (UTC)BullyFan112
 * Wikia Staff only participates in local issues when it's really necessary due to the extremity of the situation and this does not seem to be a violation of the ToU. You can either ignore it or try and solve it locally. Cheers! 19:49, November 23, 2011 (UTC)

My Sister's Block
It seems you globally blocked my sister, Snow-Woman globally, likely for sockpuppetry. As I said, she's only my sister, even though she can be disruptive. A lot of users on Ben 10 Fan Fiction will vouch, since I'm one of the most trusted admins there.

Roads (So Ferb, how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? 21:44, November 29, 2011 (UTC)


 * About two weeks ago, she declared she was nine on chat. I'm assuming that is the reason behind her global block. --
 * Hi Roads, Dser is correct. Snow-woman mentioned twice in chat she was under 13 and it also said it on her profile. I couldn't ignore that. I'm sorry. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 23:56, November 29, 2011 (UTC)


 * Oh. So, this is pretty much only a Wikia rule, since the law only states that nobody under 13 can give out personal info online, not be unable to create an account anywhere (even though most sites do that as extra protection).


 * Roads (So Ferb, how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? 01:36, November 30, 2011 (UTC)


 * Comment from the back row: The fact is, she gave out personal information, otherwise noone would have known her age and this whole conversation wouldn't have happened. (: – <span style="font-family:DejaVu Sans Mono,monospace;font-weight:bold">Tm_T@Community Central:&#126;$ 06:21, November 30, 2011 (UTC)

Chat
Hallo, My chat isnt working as when i get on it nothing appears. And i want to chat but no matter what i do i can't get on any chat. Please help! Total carnage 22:34, November 29, 2011 (UTC)

Ponies
you said you wanted a pony self :) --Mylittlewut, Friendship is Questionable 00:28, November 30, 2011 (UTC)


 * OMG. I love it! Any chance you can add a feather on it's cutie mark instead of a bike? I mean to ask CoD that...It's so cute! Thank you! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 00:47, November 30, 2011 (UTC)


 * Fixed to want you want :) your welcome. --Mylittlewut, Friendship is Questionable 22:38, November 30, 2011 (UTC)
 * It's beautiful! I am going to use it as an avatar. Thank you so much! I love it! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 22:43, November 30, 2011 (UTC)

Editor colours
Hey Meighan, example of the editor theming from w:c:millenniumtrilogy. I think it makes the screen more confusing having it all the same colour, but perhaps it's a personal thing. But just so you know, this is the sort of thing I'm banging on about haha!-- Category:Acer4666 19:38, December 1, 2011 (UTC)


 * Ahhh, yes. I don't really notice a difference at all. But when I asked Sannse she said she see's it. So I think it is a matter of opinion and yes, a personal thing. I have been using RTE on many different sites for years, so I know where to edit, etc &mdash; but newbies may not. All good points. Glad you can hack it to what you need though & I appreciate you sharing the screenshot with me. I'll keep an eye out for other concerns around this. Thanks for always being you and banging about :) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 21:30, December 1, 2011 (UTC)

NyeAngel requesting help with making tables
Hi Meighan,

I am trying to make a contribution to the cityville wikia. The page I am working on requires using tables. I was trying to use the one available in the tools menu "Add features and media" It hasn't worked.

Here is an idea of what I am looking to create: Housing Here is the page I am working on: Selling Unbuilt Items NyeAngel 21:18, December 1, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi Nye, let me know how it goes with TwinkleBlue. Feel free to ask me any more q's! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 22:03, December 1, 2011 (UTC)


 * I added a sample table to Selling Unbuilt Items. Hopefully, you'll be able to work with that. Rappy 22:16, December 1, 2011 (UTC)
 * Yay, Rappy! Looks awesome. NyeAngel, let us know if we can help more. I heard you did a pretty rad sig as well with Ben10's help. ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 23:58, December 1, 2011 (UTC)

Draft done
It is done, remember it's still a draft. :) Edit it as you please! Thanks! 01:48, December 2, 2011 (UTC)

new avatar
Meighan, you gotta check out my new avatar, it's so awesome. 21:48, December 4, 2011 (UTC)


 * Looks pretty sweet! Rainbow Dash is all punk rock! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 18:19, December 5, 2011 (UTC)

Help, Please :o
I really need some help.

Basically, I signed in with my facebook account once, and now I literally -cannot- get rid of this photo of myself which is now on the internet whenever someone googles my name. Its so frustrating :/ Is there a way to remove it? 95.145.30.207 19:10, December 5, 2011 (UTC)


 * You would have to start by giving a little more information. When you sign in, check your preferences. You should be able to change your avatar there. Rappy 20:30, December 5, 2011 (UTC)

Closing a wiki
I was wondering, how do you delete a wiki? Sweetflower


 * Send the request to Special:Contact with a good reason to close it. Rappy 01:10, December 6, 2011 (UTC)

WHY!!!!
Why am I banned on chat?! I have a question I wanna ask!!! :(

--Ji Robinson  ~Talk~   ·Contribs·    20:45, December 7, 2011 (UTC) 
 * I did not ban you. But I suspect it's due to your over use of exclamation marks and all caps...while you are in there. At times you can be really overwhelming in chat and it's not fair to the others who are there. If you can settle down and not use ALL CAPS, profane acronyms, etc we can add you back for a trial period. Let me know if this is something you can agree with. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 21:10, December 7, 2011 (UTC)

clean as a whistle
LOL "profane acronyms". You sound 30 :P but yes I agree to act as if I was a spokesman for NPR Radio, and I will keep my brat-like tendencies to a minimum of zero :) *innocent face*

Oh, and I won't roid rage in Caps either ^.^

--Ji Robinson  ~Talk~   ·Contribs·    21:41, December 7, 2011 (UTC) 


 * Ok, I'll reinstate in a bit. Alrighty, let's give it a shot &mdash; the other chat mods know as well. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png <small style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; ">(help forum | blog) 23:03, December 7, 2011 (UTC)
 * ok, you are all set. be good! ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png <small style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; ">(help forum | blog) 23:21, December 7, 2011 (UTC)

Inactive Wiki
Hi, Weather Wiki Has No current active admins so can you make me an admin on Weather Wiki? The Weather Mazter 00:06, December 8, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi there, you'll need to go through our adoption page for that. Good luck! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 00:53, December 8, 2011 (UTC)
 * Ok I'm Done With The Adoption Page. The Weather Mazter 00:55, December 10, 2011 (UTC)

Re: High five

 * takes the high five, high fives Meighan*, okay, sure, what guides would you like Plasma to write? Plasma (Talk) 02:07, December 15, 2011 (UTC)
 * Ha! Awesome. Here is a list of the Guides. See what you think. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 02:38, December 15, 2011 (UTC)

Guide Table suggestion
I was looking through the Guide Table and I thought perhaps that there should be a guide for using the forums. 21:30, December 15, 2011 (UTC)


 * Absolutely! Do you want to write that? Or is it just a suggestion for a Guide that you'd like me to add to the page? Either way let me know. We can chat further if you want to write it. Thanks for the catch. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 04:47, December 16, 2011 (UTC)


 * I'd like to write it, but I don't think I have the time to write it up, so it is just a suggestion to be added to the page. 17:44, December 16, 2011 (UTC)
 * Great! Thank you and if you find you have time... --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 21:11, December 16, 2011 (UTC)

Guide to Creating a Wiki
Hi Meighan! I have finished a guide, take a look. :) Plasma (Talk) 21:26, December 16, 2011 (UTC)


 * PT, looks good! I'll take a look and edit a bit over the holidays. Let's chat on Monday when you see me in chat. Thanks for taking the initiative to do this. have an awesome weekend! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 03:42, December 17, 2011 (UTC)

YouTube
I watched the presentation on youtube, all the way through, and it said you were going to release one every first tuesday...next time you do it, I would love to come!

I was also wondering if you would do your next presentation on things like coding, IE: and }, Magic Words, IE:  , and things of that nature.

Hope you reply;

Frederick 00:47, December 18, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hey There - we do webinars on a monthly basis (date & times change). You can check out the upcoming ones and sign up here. Cheers, Sarah (help forum | blog) 19:29, December 19, 2011 (UTC)

BobNewbie
Hello, Meighan. I noticed you messaged BobNewbie, and I thought I should warn you that Bob quit every single wiki. He told me via email, and since we both are from The Sims Wiki we were pretty connected to each other. I thought I should let you know. Thank you for reading. ^_^ -- RoseGui ( talk here ) 18:53, December 19, 2011 (UTC)


 * Oh no! That is too bad. I hope he'll come back. Thank you for giving me a heads up! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 19:09, December 19, 2011 (UTC)

Infobox coding problem
Hello, Meighan, As I mentioned on the chat, I've been coding an infobox. I've not been able to make the rows code I placed in a subpage work correctly. Here's an example. --danBLOO 00:12, December 20, 2011 (UTC)


 * Not to butt in, but you appear to have wrecked your local w:c:iamamiwhoami:Template:Infobox. Therefore when you try to use it, your results will be extremely suboptimal (it won't work at all). You may want to roll back all your changes to <tt>Template:Infobox</tt> to the original version and work on editing a copy of it. The default version of <tt>Template:Infobox</tt> really should be used from a separate template and not edited as much and as dramatically as you have attempted.
 * You could call your copy w:c:iamamiwhoami:Template:MyInfobox, or something like that. -- <span style="border-bottom:1px dotted; cursor:help;" title="Who?">Fandyllic (talk &middot; contr) 19 Dec 2011 5:48 PM Pacific


 * Never mind. I fixed it. I think it was a conflict with multiple  parser functions (one inside another). I used XHTML instead of wiki-pipe for the tables and it's working just fine. :). --danBLOO 01:40, December 20, 2011 (UTC)

Feedback on Admin Central:Main Page/Guide Table
Not sure why some topics are struck out, but there should definitely be an RTE guide of some sort that lays out the pluses and minuses with a corresponding guide for Source mode editor. I generally don't use the RTE anymore, so I wouldn't be a good person to make a guide, though.

I would also recommend a guide for using parser functions (i.e.,  ,  , etc.). Some info will probably be covered in infobox guides and such, but some more specific detail would probably be helpful. You can sign me up for this, if you want.

Another guide for commonly edited <tt>MediaWiki:</tt> messages would also be great. The skin specific and more complex ones (<tt>MediaWiki:Wikia.css</tt>, <tt>MediaWiki:Wikia.js</tt>, and <tt>MediaWiki:Common.js</tt>) might be excluded at first. You could sign me up for this also, but maybe someone like SpikeToronto would be better.

Some more guide ideas:
 * A CSS skin mod basics guide that points out what CSS changes are safe and what might interfere with or conflict with Wikia custom changes.
 * A JS mod guide with some common, stable, and well-tested JS functions described and explained. Some examples are script to change the Wiki Activity button to a Recent Changes button or a few of the more popular ones listed at Dev wiki's List of JavaScript Enhancements.
 * A guide to common wiki maintenance tasks and how to do them more efficiently. Basically, an expansion on my old blog, User_blog:Fandyllic/A_day_in_the_life_of_a_wiki_admin.

That's my feedback for now. You may consider making a blog asking for feedback instead, unless you really like feedback on your talk page. -- <span style="border-bottom:1px dotted; cursor:help;" title="Who?">Fandyllic (talk &middot; contr) 19 Dec 2011 5:39 PM Pacific
 * Hi Fandyllic, Awesome points. First off, the ones that are crossed out have been written, looks like RTE was crossed out on accident. Thanks for pointing that out.


 * Next up, I will definitely add your guides to the list. And I welcome them. Because these are geared towards beginners I do have some guidelines about writing them: As you write try not to use too much technical verbage, please write as though you were speaking to a brand new user. These will be a little bit different in terms of editing; once they are written I'll be copy editing them and tightening them up to fit the voice we're going for on Founder. Are you down with those guidelines? I'd love to have your voice in there. Let me know what you think. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 01:11, December 20, 2011 (UTC)
 * (adding more!) As in terms of blog post &mdash; right now I am keeping it as a small community project. I may write a blog post in the new year &mdash; but for the moment I want to see how these guides are written & how they go. Also, I definitely need to talk to SpikeToronto about helping out. Thanks again for your msg. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 01:17, December 20, 2011 (UTC)

Talkback: SpikeToronto
— <font color="#DC143C" face="Garamond" size="3">Spike <font color="#000000" face="Garamond" size="3">Toronto  07:22, December 20, 2011 (UTC)

Temporary Chat kickban
That wasn't very nice. —This unsigned comment is by Emmarider (talk • contribs), 10:01, December 20, 2011 (UTC). Please sign your posts with   !


 * Emmarider, when Meighan left her comment on your talkpage explaining why she temporarily kickbanned you from Wikia Chat, she was very clear in saying that it was only done because your Internet connection appeared to be intermittent, and was logging you in and out of chat. Meighan also told you that as soon as you got it fixed, to contact her, and she would unkickban you. The ban was not a matter of being “nice” or not; it was about maintaining the integrity of Wikia Chat for other users who were in the chat room at that time. Remember: The ban is without prejudice. As soon as your Internet connection is steady, contact Meighan here for re-instatement, or one of Community Central’s Administrators or ChatModerators. Good luck! — <font color="#DC143C" face="Garamond" size="3">Spike <font color="#000000" face="Garamond" size="3">Toronto  12:04, December 20, 2011 (UTC)


 * How can she unkick me? I don't understand. but i do remeber my internet going off, sorry. —This unsigned comment is by Emmarider (talk • contribs), 12:08, December 20, 2011 (UTC). Please sign your posts with   !


 * Meighan can unkick you because she is a member of Wikia Staff. Staff, Administrators, and ChatModerators can both kick and unkick. So, no worries. — <font color="#DC143C" face="Garamond" size="3">Spike <font color="#000000" face="Garamond" size="3">Toronto  12:20, December 20, 2011 (UTC)
 * I've removed the ban --  Random Time  14:45, December 20, 2011 (UTC)
 * Looks like this has been taken care of...Emmarider, sorry for any misunderstandings. As Spike said kickbanning can happen when people are logging in and out due to a spotty connection. No harm, no foul. All is good. Have fun in chat! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 18:48, December 20, 2011 (UTC)

Pounce! Badge
Hi! I just had a quick question: How do you get the Pounce! Badge? I've read the description "...by making edits on 100 pages within an hour of the page's creation." Though as much as I read it I still don't get it. Can you give me an example of how I or someone else would get it? Thanks! --Mousekat 06:57, December 21, 2011 (UTC)

Help!
I'm running a new wiki, I'm starting to set it up but I have a problem. I was doing categories and I put the wrong page on it. Can someone tell me how to get rid of the page from the category with deleting the page?


 * To remove a page from a category, simply click the x by the category on the side of the page.--


 * You can just go onto the wrong page that you've added in the category and go to edit, and then remove the category from there-- Sam Wang ( Talk ) 09:12, December 24, 2011

Hi there
Hey Meighan, I was wondering if you were good with fixing codes on wikis. Because we seem to have a couple of problems at Halo Fanon. There are four supposedly "broken redirects" that can't be deleted. Could you shed some light on the situation and come up with a solution? Thanks! :)

—Sona 'Demal, Halo Fanon bureaucrat
 * I've just tried, and was able to delete one first try. Do you get an error message? --  Random Time  23:30, December 22, 2011 (UTC)

Profile
hello

um u know when u click your icon thing in the topright cornner and it comes up with all your websites? well i think some one hacked mine! it used to say c lone wars fannon and ,the clone wars wikias, but now it has randomness wikia and phineas and ferb wikia(i know i spelled phieas wrong)! i havent even herd of them and on the randomness says i edited the entier site so far! HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!

merry cristmas


 * Hi there, You are referring to your Profile's section: My favorite wikis. These are autopopulated wikis that appear once you have edited on them. It looks like you made a few edits on all of these wikis. You can edit your profile, just hover over to the right hand corner & and a little pencil will appear. Click on that and you can bin the wikis you do not want on your profile. Good luck & Merry Christmas to you too! ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 16:18, December 23, 2011 (UTC)

Requested Bureaucrat rights here
Sorry for bothering you, I don't know if you can really do anything but, the founder of this wiki lost his rights by Blahmarrow. The reason given was because we all needed to cool down. Not only that, he took away rights for all of the admins and bureaucrats there. If you can do anything, can you please make us admins/bureaucrats again? Bureaucrats the lost their adminship: Beautiful Heart, Rex, and our founder, ZACH. Please help! Beautiful Heart 01:32, December 24, 2011 (UTC)


 * Send it to Special:Contact and the first staff member available will review it. There's no reason to spam several staff member's pages over the same issue. Rappy 02:03, December 24, 2011 (UTC)

MediaWiki Guide
I figure I'll take the guide on MediaWiki pages since I have written stuff about them before.--


 * Awesome! Thank you! Remember to keep it basic. Noob-tastic lingo please. ;) Let me know when you are finsished with the 1st draft so I can give it a run down. We could probs use your blog as well for a licensing Guide too, I'll need to read it over &mdash; but IIRC there was some good stuff in there. Have a Merry Christmas! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 03:08, December 24, 2011 (UTC)

Username Change
Hallo, I was wondering if i can change my name please, i heard you can't change it your self. If you would then can i have my name name changed to (True darkness). Total carnage 03:12, December 24, 2011 (UTC)


 * Read over Help:Changing your username and respond accordingly. Rappy 06:20, December 24, 2011 (UTC)
 * Personally I am a fan of True Carnage but I guess True Darkness also has a nice ring to it. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 16:47, January 1, 2012 (UTC)

Emmarider is an admin now!!!
I'm a admin now!!!Emmarider 21:13, December 25, 2011 (UTC)


 * That is EXCELLENT!!!! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 16:47, January 1, 2012 (UTC)

username change request
hello founder person... sir.... um....

anyway! the other day i felt like i didnt like my username so now im asking for a change request? if this is accepted, can i have it changed to TheCelestrianHero21?

thanks!

Piratedude4 01:39, January 1, 2012 (UTC)piratedude4


 * Send a message to Special:Contact--
 * But Piratedude4 is so awesome! Yes, do as Godisme has suggested if you reallllllly want to change your name. Happy New Year! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 16:43, January 1, 2012 (UTC)

Help
Hey i need help promoting my wiki i made last year (made it seem so long ago when I made it last year) and i can't find anything good that helps on founder central... I am the only editor. &#123;&#123;SUBST:User:Prillin101/sig2}} 17:03, January 1, 2012 (UTC)


 * There are a few things you can do. The very first is to have a little patience...you started your wiki on Decemeber 17th, so it's going to take a little while to attract editors. Keep working and adding to your wiki. Create a nice main page and bling it out with lots of info. I know it can be lonely but just keep working and adding more. Once you do that you can request editing help at Wikis that need editors (or you can request it now...saying you need help actually building the wiki). You can also get involved with other Harry Potter wikis and see if they would be interested in linking to you and vice versa. Good luck and don't give up! Let me know how you do. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 17:17, January 1, 2012 (UTC)

Page Creation Guide
Hey Meighan. I'd be interested in writing the guide on creating pages. Thanks. 16:35, January 2, 2012 (UTC)


 * Great! Please keep it very basic and newbie centric. ;) I'll be sorting things out a bit more this week. I'll be in touch. In the mean time sign up on the page to write the guide. Thanks! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 00:15, January 3, 2012 (UTC)


 * Well, I finished the first draft a little while ago and updated the table, but I don't see any critique from you as of yet so I thought I might as well tell you, my first draft is here. Have a great day! 23:46, January 9, 2012 (UTC)
 * Hi Airhogs...things have been a little crazy around here since we all got back from Christmas break. I'll take a look at your first draft over the next few days. I am hoping to really dedicate time to the Guides starting next week. Tanks for your contributions to this project &mdash I'll keep you posted! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 23:56, January 9, 2012 (UTC)

WOULD YOU LIKE TO...
1) Be an admin on Hurricanes & Tornados Wiki

2) Be an admin on Garfield Everything Wiki

I don't have much time and I don't want my wikis up for adoption. :(

Please consider. Send me a message and let me know. PLEASE CONSIDER

Aang328 23:40, January 2, 2012 (UTC)

Possible Copyright Infringement?
I've sent a message to staff concerning a gaming site who has copied an entire wiki's content, from pages to categories, to photos and to some code even. 377 (http://www.us.337.com/pages/294635/Pirates%20Online%20Players%20Wiki) has copied all of the content from out wiki (sad to say, but it's the w:c:potcoplayers) and has used it on their 3rd party site. Now they say that if they have reached copyright infringement, they will remove the content within 3 days of being notified. They have not listed Wikia as a source at all, and the wiki, and all the admins are hoping that Wikia could claim copyright infringement on our behalf and request that the content be removed from the site, because they did nothing basically, just used some bot program (probably) to copy everything, and then paste it.

Your help is appreciated,

19:32, January 3, 2012 (UTC)


 * Hi there, thanks for the tip on this. We're aware of the site and are investigating it. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 20:41, January 3, 2012 (UTC)

I am on community central, like you asked
2 probelems of what you said on Asministrator's Wiki about being admin here on Community Central.1:I can't make pages here.I need permission.2:I don't know when the next admin picking is.Oh yeah, and also could you please write back on my talk page?

KobKannon 21:25, January 3, 2012 (UTC)KobKannon
 * KobKannon, I am not sure what you are asking here. Right now we are all set on admins for Central. We won't be choosing any new ones for some time. No one other than admins can make pages here, but you are able to edit pages. You can also create blog posts, start forums and engage here. Have fun! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 23:22, January 3, 2012 (UTC)

about the great murkekow wiki
im sorry but im just here to say the user:murkekow alt didnt did what you said because he was blocked by the user:vegadark,and we got important things on that wiki,we need it --megaspongekang123 22:40, January 3, 2012 (UTC)
 * I asked that he convey everything I said to the other admins at the wiki. You guys were given a week to clean it up. The wiki violates our Terms_of_Use. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 23:22, January 3, 2012 (UTC)

well
after you closed the great murkekow wiki,im now saving the images,can you at least save the pictures?we cant lose the characters that we made on there --megaspongekang123 18:08, January 4, 2012 (UTC)


 * No, you guys were given a week to clean up the wiki, or decide to save images & the edits you needed and move on. The wiki is closed. --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 18:21, January 4, 2012 (UTC)

MediaWiki:Autocreatewiki-welcometalk
c:messaging:MediaWiki:Autocreatewiki-welcometalk has a broken link. It points to Admin Central:Blog:Wikia Founders & Admins instead of Blog:Wikia Founders & Admins. Could you take a look and correct if necessary? Thanks. -- Deltaneos (talk) 14:28, January 8, 2012 (UTC)


 * Since the welcome message is already posted on thousands of talk pages now I suggest to fix the link and create a redirect on the old page, putting a note on the edit summary so nobody deletes it again ;) --<span style="color:red;" title="Cuz links to nonexistant categories should remain red, per consistency :P">Category:Ciencia Al Poder (talk) -WikiDex 15:28, January 8, 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks guys! Both have been fixed. Ciencia nice catch on the redirect! --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 06:52, January 10, 2012 (UTC)

Create a personal welcome message?
Hey Meighan,

On what mediawiki file can you personalize your wikis welcome message? I am having trouble finding the link, and I wan't to personalize my wikis welcome message. Colgatecity 12:59, January 10, 2012 (UTC)


 * MediaWiki:Welcome-message-user and MediaWiki:Welcome-message-anon on your wiki will do the trick – one for those who are logged-in and the other for those who aren't. :) The 888th Avatar   (talk)  13:15, January 10, 2012 (UTC)
 * Reading this might be of some help too. Rappy 19:14, January 10, 2012 (UTC)

Come on chat :3
No active mods on chat. We need someone. Colgatecity 21:39, January 12, 2012 (UTC)

Admin Guides
I hear tell that you are the one working on these. I've got some experience with adminy-things and wouldn't mind contributing. Particularly if/when you get around to doing a series on templates. (Yes, I did say series ... I think templates are far too complex a subject to fit into one succinct article.)

Oh and...not to be rude but...do you ever archive this page? I mean...really... :-p --Cphoenix (talk) 20:28, January 15, 2012 (UTC)


 * We have a Guide being written on templates I beleive...but let me know what you'd like to write & we can chat. I'm glad you're interested. And as for archiving...I just haven't gotten around to it. Soon though! Thanks for your housekeeping concern ;) --Meighan http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb32675/wikia/images/e/e9/WikiaStaff.png (help forum | blog) 21:17, January 15, 2012 (UTC)

Sounds alright. There are a few tricks that might be worth passing on about templates, e.g. calling parameters in logical order in a template inside tags to make the RTE display them in the right order (some templates need parameters written in the template in logical order for the parser, but not for humans); various syntax highlighters should be reviewed for templates (makes very complex ones easier to read); etc. --Cphoenix (talk) 10:40, January 16, 2012 (UTC)