User talk:Toughpigs/Archive/05

6Teen Wiki
6Teen wiki news your help! There's some nut called SpongebobRocks! who's posted that he's the "webmaster", and that his sockpuppet "PatrickRocks!" is the second webmaster. Plus, and IP keeps replacing pages with nonsense. Elbutler 14:14, 15 December 2008 (UTC)

Big wikis
Hi Danny, there is a discussion that could use your input here. 16:19, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

Upcoming Spotlights waiting times
Hi. I'm not complaining, but I'd just like to know what Wikia's policy is on spotlights, and how long spotlights remain current before they are replaced. Thanks.--Pig house (talk) 15:39, 8 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Hi! There isn't a single rule about spotlights; they're handled on an individual basis. In general, a spotlight that gets a lot of clicks will stay up for longer, and a spotlight that doesn't get clicked on much will be taken off sooner. It also depends on whether there's something special coming up -- a new game release or a contest or something. Is there something in particular that you wanted to ask about? -- Danny (talk ) 17:45, 8 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Yeah. I should have replied sooner, but I've been quite busy. Anyway, a month or two ago, a spotlight request for the UnRuneScape Wiki was approved. It's still on the waiting list now. A few days ago, I noticed that new Wikis had been given spotlights, though they weren't mentioned on the actual spotlight page. I was just a bit confused as to why they were given spotlights while other Wikis are still waiting.--Pig house (talk) 15:46, 15 December 2008 (UTC)

Missing pages on Dutch Memory Alpha
I'm missing a lot of pages on the Dutch version of MA. I haven't been active for a while, so I can't tell you how long the pages have been gone. Most of the help pages and pages with the namespace 'Memory Alpha' are missing.... and I'm sure that they have been created in the past. The interwiki links on the English, German or other language wiki's prove that they've existed at some point. One of the pages that is missing is our introduction page. I'm sure I've created that one in the very beginning. Can you help me with this, or point me to someone who can? Greetings, --Patricia 17:52, 22 November 2008 (UTC)


 * Yeah, I think that may be related to some changes that we made to the Help pages recently... I don't know much about that project, but I'll ask Kirkburn and Sannse to check out this message. They should know... -- Danny (talk ) 18:37, 22 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Hi Danny, just to update you, this was a namespace problem and Nef fixed it :) -- sannse (talk) 17:22, 25 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Cool -- I'm glad it was fixed, thanks for telling me! -- Danny (talk ) 18:30, 25 November 2008 (UTC)

Wikia request
Could you please contact a member of the wikia staff to look at my wiki request and every elses? It's been a really slow day and no one's actually look at the wiki requests. Elbutler 23:28, 20 November 2008 (UTC)


 * Never mind, someone looked at the request. Elbutler 00:22, 21 November 2008 (UTC)

Spotlight Logos
If you apply for a Spotlight, does the logo have to include the words "Wikia Spotlight", or is that done automatically? Thanks.-- 18:12, 11 November 2008 (UTC)


 * All you have to do is request a spotlight... If your wiki meets the criteria on the Spotlights page, then we'll make a spotlight image for you. You don't have to worry about it. :) -- Danny (talk ) 18:19, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

Hardy Boys Wikia Spotlight image
I asked about this here, but it has not been addressed. Could you help me out with this?

Thanks,

WHLfan (talk to me!) 06:53, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

Smallville wiki
Danny, i know you hardly ever visit but Smallville wiki needs your help! A user named Nicholsy keeps puting in his speculation and making sections within sections even though he has been warned. The admins are missing, and Nicholsy is destroying the wiki! Please help as soon as possible!!! Elbutler 17:06, 7 November 2008 (UTC)


 * It looks like the admins are there -- Marikology was making edits yesterday. Kanamekun posted on his talk page that he's on vacation this week, but he'll be back on November 10th. It's also good for the two of you to talk more, and figure out how to resolve your disagreements. -- Danny (talk ) 22:53, 7 November 2008 (UTC)

Spotlights via Google?
Why are the Wikia spotlights (at the page bottom for Monaco, right sidebar for monobook) served from http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/ ? Is Wikia paying google for its own ads?

The image comes from googlesyndication.com, and the link goes through that as well. I am seeing that on every page on Wikia central, and elsewhere. --◄mendel► 06:43, 27 October 2008 (UTC)


 * We recently moved to a new adserver called Google Ad Manager. In the system that we had before, the spotlights were being served from one server and the ads from another, which caused delays and made things complex. We're trying to streamline everything so that it can all get served from one place. We're using Google Ad Manager because it's a great, easy to use product; it doesn't actually have any relationship to the Google text ads. -- Danny (talk ) 16:19, 27 October 2008 (UTC)


 * Ah, so that's a service for websites that run ads, not for advertisers. Makes sense. Btw, I totally overlooked that comment about adding comments at the top because I expect that I can just hit "post a comment" on a talkpage and type away. --◄mendel► 08:11, 31 October 2008 (UTC)


 * Yup, I know. That's a thing that I think is unfortunate about MediaWiki's talk pages. -- Danny (talk ) 16:57, 31 October 2008 (UTC)

Ok
I'm User:Happyface141Happyface141. Why did you block me on every wiki I edited in? Please reply. -- H a pp y f a c e 16:57, 19 October 2008 (UTC)

Please stop ignoring me!!! -- H a pp y f a c e 17:02, 19 October 2008 (UTC)

What did I do wrong?? Please, oh please, answer me!! My mom is worried! -- H a pp y f a c e 17:14, 19 October 2008 (UTC)

Wiki Adoption
Will someone please give a yes or no on the wiki adoption page. Elbutler 12:49, 21 October 2008 (UTC)


 * I've posted another adoption request, do you think that you or another user can look into it? Elbutler 16:58, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

A better deal for more serious topic wikia?
Hi Danny

I've recently set up a forum and polls on the subject of 'A better deal for more serious topic wikia?' on WikiSocial. It'd be great to get any comments you may have.

At a time when major concerns such as Google are becoming more and more interested in (and taking significant action on) topics such as the environment, climate change etc, is there a danger of Wikia looking like its getting left behind? I know you might point to investing in Green wikia, but it's specifically the issue of what wikia looks like to newcomers and juxtaposition of indiscriminate and potentially offensive advertising that really concerns me, Thanks Philralph @ sca21 08:34, 21 October 2008 (UTC)

Darthpedia
I have left a note on Madclaw's regarding Darthpedia's inclusion on the "Biggest Wikis" page, and his revert of a legitimate edit to the article. For you, I have just two questions. Why is it being allowed, and for how long will it there for?--TwoTailedFox (My Talk Page) 16:39, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
 * You will find Darthpedia removed. It does not conform to the standards for inclusion on the page.--TwoTailedFox (My Talk Page) 16:52, 19 October 2008 (UTC)


 * I allowed Darthipedia to have a spot on that list because I thought it was a clever joke -- a gentle spoof on wiki culture that brings a little brightness to the page. I think it's in keeping with the spirit of the page, which is designed to help readers find wikis where there's a strong community with a lot of energy.


 * On the other hand, I can also see people being bothered by its inclusion. The other folks on that list have worked hard to build tens of thousands of pages. If you want, you can open a discussion on the talk page, and then everyone can talk about it. -- Danny (talk ) 16:52, 19 October 2008 (UTC)


 * What gives you the right? The Big Wikis page is there for the reason it is, not for people to post their own jokes. Why should you be allowed abuse it for the promotion of a wiki you like? And as for using it in the spirit of a joke, what makes that much different than vandalism? -- Deltaneos (talk) 16:59, 19 October 2008 (UTC)


 * Like I said -- please discuss it on the talk page. -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 17:01, 19 October 2008 (UTC)


 * "The other folks on that list have worked hard to build tens of thousands of pages." is one of the core parts of my argument. If the community had discussed it - fine, majority verdict, no issue with that. I just don't find attractive a sweeping (and silent) inclusion without an explanation on either the page via a link, or from Community Mailing Lists. Editors who are not Star Wars fans will not see the joke, and will not see the reason for legitimate inclusion. I know this works for a wiki to get attention and more editors, but surely there are/were other options. A discussion suits me fine.--TwoTailedFox (My Talk Page) 17:06, 19 October 2008 (UTC)


 * I don't see a sufficient reason for us to start a discussion on the talk page. You're suggesting the change. We're maintaining the current policy. If you want to change something that defies the policy, you should be the one who starts the discussion on the talk page. -- Deltaneos (talk) 17:09, 19 October 2008 (UTC)


 * Deltaneos, you asked, "What gives you the right?" If it helps... I created the Big wikis page. That doesn't mean that I "own" it and can do anything I like with it, but I think it entitles me to a little slack. There is no specific policy about the Big wikis page; it's evolved over time.


 * I'm glad to see that the talk page discussion is going well. It's a lot better to talk about things rather than swap reverts back and forth. No matter what happens on that page, I think it's important to remember that it's not an emergency, and that having a civil and productive discussion is always more important than what the page says at this minute. That's true of any wiki page, anywhere. -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 20:42, 19 October 2008 (UTC)

Fire Emblem Wikia needs forums
I'm not sure how to add them though.

-- Semaj draehs - Talk page 16:43, 14 October 2008 (UTC)

Wikia not listed in hub
It's me again and Soap Opera Wiki is not listed in the entertainment hub. Is this because its up for adoption? I have been updating, some, here in the last few days. Can you list it? Sundogs user talk 14:31, 14 October 2008 (UTC)

Page Move
Danny, when you guys moved The Third Turn from armchair to wikia, a lot of our Semantic Data seems to have been reset and doesn't seem to be reloading properly. Is there anyway the whole site could be "purged"? DaNASCAT 00:38, 10 October 2008 (UTC)


 * Hi Tim -- Gah, what a pain. I just asked Kyle about this, and he said that this might be unrelated to the move -- we just upgraded Semantic MediaWiki to 1.3, and it's possible that the person who did that didn't realize that Third Turn was using SMW. Kyle is going to check on this, and he'll get back to you... Sorry for the inconvenience. -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 00:42, 10 October 2008 (UTC)


 * 3turn config was not compatible with SMW 1.3 + slow MediaWiki jobs refreshing SMW data after the upgrade. Fixed. (May need action=purge occasionally for next few hours.) -- Nef (talk) 09:53, 10 October 2008 (UTC)


 * Thank you, Nef! -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 16:51, 10 October 2008 (UTC)

Polls not working
I tried to vote on the polls over at E-Wrestling and it does not cast my vote. Is this a bug? Sundogs user talk 20:56, 30 September 2008 (UTC)

Roller Derby and Soap Opera Wikias
May I promote these 2 sites on wikipedia? Sundogs user talk 19:39, 30 September 2008 (UTC)


 * Sorry, do you mean on Wikipedia, or on Wikia?


 * The folks at Wikipedia are pretty strict about what links they'll allow. They seem to be okay with linking to big wikis like Star Wars, but links to small wikis usually get taken off the page.


 * If you mean Wikia, then you can check out Wikia Spotlights to request a spotlight. -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 20:26, 30 September 2008 (UTC)

Adopting the Bones Wikia
Hello! I'm interested in adopting the Bones wikia... I created most of the pages in the wiki earlier this year. I left it alone for a while to see if anyone would step up... but so far alas, it's been pretty quiet over there. I'm admining these days over at the Smallville and Terminator wikis... any possibility of adding me as an admin to Bones? --Kanamekun 06:57, 28 September 2008 (UTC)


 * Hi, Kanamekun! You can post your request at Wiki adoption requests. -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 07:00, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

More info about spotlights?
Hi, I was wondering if you could give me more information about the Spotlights. I requested a spotlight for the wiki I work on (the Irwin Allen Wiki) and I have a few questions. How long does spotlight run? Can a wiki have a spotlight twice? Thanks! — Mary ( talk ) 22:37, 27 September 2008 (UTC)


 * Hi, Mary! The Irwin Allen spotlight has been running for a couple weeks now, and it's still running now. There have been a couple technical glitches recently because we've moved over to a (still-buggy) new spotlight server, so you may not have seen the spotlight as much in the last few days. I just adjusted some stuff, so you should see it again soon. It'll run for a little while. -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 01:56, 28 September 2008 (UTC)


 * Ok, thanks a lot Danny! I was wondering why our spotlight didn't seem to show up as much as some others did, so thanks for answering that for me. Also, thanks alot for helping us out on those Lost in Space pages! I really appreciate it. — Mary ( talk ) 13:14, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

List of current Spotlights
My wiki (along with the 3 above it) has recently been removed from the Upcoming Spotlights list on Talk:Wikia Spotlights. Does this mean its been officially spotlighted? And is there anywhere I can see it's Spotlight picture for myself? Aabicus 18:23, 21 September 2008 (UTC)


 * Yeah, I'm surprised you haven't seen it yet! It's been running on all the Entertainment wikis for a couple of days. You can see the image here... -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 21:11, 21 September 2008 (UTC)
 * Thank you! Aabicus 22:01, 21 September 2008 (UTC)

Admin
Hi, Danny, I'm Elbutler from Smallville wiki and i came here to ask how long it takes to become an admin on Smallville wiki. E-mail me back soon. Elbutler 17:02, 18 September 2008 (UTC)


 * Hi! You should post a request on Wiki adoption requests, and somebody will help you out. Thanks! -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 17:03, 18 September 2008 (UTC)

Problem with google ranking :(
http://fireemblem.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

At one point we were 18th when searching for 'Fire Emblem', now we are 27th.

The thing I don't understand is that our wiki has been rising in content since that date, while the sites that are over taking us on google havn't gained any extra content or if they have its just been a very little amount.

Could you offer any explanations?

-- Semaj draehs - Talk page 16:13, 15 September 2008 (UTC)


 * Google is hard to predict sometimes. That's something that I've been working really hard on -- to raise the Google ranking for all of our wikis. There are a few things that are happening right now that should help everybody, including Fire Emblem.


 * I'll be posting some stuff on the Central forum later today about what we're doing to help -- you left a message on the right day! So I'll post that soon, and then I'd like to know what you think... -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 20:50, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

Could you possibly post a link to it, as I havn't been able to find it :( -- Semaj draehs - Talk page 16:26, 18 September 2008 (UTC)


 * Sure! I posted this yesterday: Forum:Improving our search engine ranking. -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 16:46, 18 September 2008 (UTC)

unblock me
UNBLOCK HAPPYFACE414 IMEDDITALY! ON ALL WIKIS!!!! NOW!!!!SOME LOSER IS USING MY IP ADRESS!!!!!!

I have a right to know
Look buddy. I have a right to know what I did. I don't care if anyone hears. Just say it to me. I HATE when people keep stuff from me when it's about me. Answer my question and unblock me,user:happyface414(sorry I never made a user page.) --70.143.67.247 01:49, 6 September 2008 (UTC)

RPG Arena
Hi is it possible I can adopt RPG Arena, none of the other admins have been on since February, and I think the site needs an admin in order to keep organized. What the Logan 13:22, 3 September 2008 (UTC) EDIT: Just noticed the request form in the corner, I will go fill that out. I will leave this in case it makes any difference but feel free to delete it.


 * Yup, thanks for posting it on the adoption page. You'll get a response there! -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 16:55, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

Why?
Why did you ban Happyface414? --Sonicspine31

Yo
Hey, thanks for banning Happyface414, I knew that guy was up to something. Don't worry. He will be punished accordingly.--<font face="chiller" color="red">Соккпуппитс411 ( contribs |<font face="chiller" color="red">talk |[http://www.clubpe 01:34, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

Sockpuppets, Happyface is innocent and you know it. -- Yowuza TALK 2 ME! 12:40, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

Big thanks from Color Sorting
First, thanks for clearing up that one issue so promptly.

Second, what would be most helpful is automating things on Color Sorting. Before the creation of this wiki, I had over 1,300 colors presorted to make articles about but because of the lack of automation, after almost two months, I have less than 400 stubs written only. I tried to create a template but I still have to manually copy and paste the "template" in and then go through and manually fill in many of the fields that could be handled automatically if I had more expertise in setting it up. So tell me what you need from me or what you think I should do to make it easier for you to help me. And thank you again.--Bejjinks 03:39, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

Re:Collecting wikis
My reply here. And sorry for the long reply. Force of habit. ^_^ -- <font color="navy" face="Times New Roman">RyanCross (<font color="navy" face="Times New Roman">talk ) 00:29, 16 August 2008 (UTC)

hi I am dannflow and I am having a bit of trouble
Hi danny I am dannflow and I am having a bit of  trouble  with the main page of my (the) wikia (I want to make it look a bit better a bit more fancy) and the skin (its the same thing I want to make it look better and be a bit and more fancy I want to get a nice dark green color) here is the site rangers apprentice or here if this is to much to ask please say so.. thanks--<font color="Blue">Dannflow  <font color="blue" size="2">Talk! 07:32, 14 August 2008 (UTC)


 * Hi, thanks for the message! I'll go look at the wiki... -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 16:42, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

skin cover
hi, danny. my name is Rakkety Tam from watership down wiki. i was wondering how to spice up or change the color of my wiki.i really need your help.you can respond on my talk page of Watership_Down_Wiki. <font color="Purple">Rakkety Tam  <font color="yellow" size="2">Talk! 19:18, 13 August 2008 (UTC)


 * Hi, it's nice to meet you! I'll go check out your wiki. :) -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 20:28, 13 August 2008 (UTC)

The Flash Wiki Site Message-2
Hi Danny I was wondering if you got my message about the Flash Wiki site because I would like to adopt the site and have the admin rights to the site as well. The creator of the site hasn't been on in such a long time and the site is dead so I hope you can help me with this issue by replying to this message and I can adopt The Flash Wiki site and become the new admin and if you need to contact me just leave a message on my talk page on my Green Arrow site or The Flash Site and you can also post a message on the Batman, Green Lantern and Aquaman site as well if you need to contact me. Well talk to you later looking forward to you helping me solve this problem.

From Rod12

I'm a bit confused about wikia spotlights
I requested that fire emblem wikia be put down for wikia spotlight and as you can see here, the request was accepted, however we've been waiting over a month now which is understanable (wikia staff must be a bit busy after the skin change), but i recently saw while I was browsing Fire Emblem wikia that at the bottom of the page the spotlights have changed,Fable is there, lego batman, Fallout three, Soul caliber 4... but no Fire Emblem?

Can you explain to me when the wiki's get put up on the spotlight bit, as i'm a bit confused right now.

-- Semaj draehs - Talk page 22:42, 6 August 2008 (UTC)


 * Hi there -- I'm sorry, we did get backed up on the spotlight requests. Fire Emblem is next on the list of requests to be made. I'll make sure it goes up soon. Thanks for your patience! -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 23:03, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

Xenopedia
Would it be possible for me to administer Xenopedia? It seemed that the previous admin has done a poor job at returning the Wiki's standard and preventing vandals from altering informations. I've tried contacting the Administrator but still received no answers. <font color="#0000FF"><tt>Little</tt> <font color="#0090FF"><tt>_</tt> <font color="#7DF9FF"><tt>Missy</tt> -  15:57, 27 July 2008 (UTC)


 * Hi there. It looks like the new admin, Vampyrum Spectrum08, is active on the site, and responded to you today. It's great that you want to help the site -- I'm sure that Vampyrum will appreciate the help! Building up a wiki is a big job. You should talk to him about how you'd like to help. -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 01:06, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Wikitubia adoption (sorta)?
Can I adopt Wikitubia? Well, sorta. There isn't any active admins and most of the edits are informal pages by non-users. -- Yowuza TALK 2 ME! 14:08, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

No response?
Did you overlook my question on ? I've been trying to get some feedback on this question. (Also, I'm not sure what I'd do to block anonymous edits in general, rather than doing each IP as it shows up.) -- BruceG 17:44, 26 July 2008 (UTC)


 * Ack, I'm sorry -- I did overlook it. I'll catch you at your wiki -- I can help you with this right away. Thanks for the reminder! -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 22:35, 26 July 2008 (UTC)


 * Thanks. It looks as if we have already gotten some results, as there are a large bunch of edits that look to be by someone who has previously done a lot of anonymous editing, and now, I can leave him some suggestions that will make his edits come a bit closer to the standards I'd like to enforce. I hope he will take the trouble to read his User talk page, though; there's no way we can force him to do that! -- BruceG 14:55, 28 July 2008 (UTC)


 * That's good -- I'm glad it's (sort of) helped! If he has a message on his talk page, then he'll get that orange bar reminding him of it on every page... so that'll encourage him to pay attention, at least. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help! -- <font color="Blue">Danny (<font color="Blue" size="1">talk ) 16:45, 28 July 2008 (UTC)