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.--