User talk:Dr. Ralph Wiggum - Revision history

Solar Dragon at 11:30, July 22, 2015

2015-07-22T11:30:34Z

Solar Dragon at 23:28, December 23, 2011

2011-12-23T23:28:01Z

FatHomer at 13:42, June 12, 2011

2011-06-12T13:42:08Z

George: fixing page - incorrect signature

2010-12-30T23:22:27Z

fixing page - incorrect signature

Solar Dragon: Against policy

2010-10-05T19:24:03Z

Against policy

VERITĀS ĀÉQUITĀS: Reverted edits by VERITĀS ĀÉQUITĀS (talk | block) to last version by Bad Lisa

2010-10-05T19:11:05Z

Reverted edits by VERITĀS ĀÉQUITĀS (talk | block) to last version by Bad Lisa

VERITĀS ĀÉQUITĀS at 16:08, October 5, 2010

2010-10-05T16:08:26Z

Bad Lisa: /* Wait a minute! */ new section

2009-10-15T00:03:04Z

‎Wait a minute!: new section

Tigernose: /* Noiseland Arcade */

2008-10-16T15:03:19Z

‎Noiseland Arcade

Tigernose: /* Noiseland Arcade */ new section

2008-10-16T15:02:28Z

‎Noiseland Arcade: new section

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 ==Article deletions==
-Hi Ralph. I'm a little confused by some of your recent article deletions, particularly [[List of Mystical Creatures in The Simpsons]] and redirecting [[Treehouse of Horror Series]] to the ToH category. I see that you're an admin now, but deleting pages that the community has worked on is really something that should be discussed with those involved. Can you let me know your thoughts on this? I can be reached on my user talk page. Thanks. —[[User:Scarecroe|Scott]] ([[User talk:Scarecroe|<font size="1">talk</font>]]) 03:10, 2 March 2008 (UTC)
+Hi Ralph. I'm a little confused by some of your recent article deletions, particularly List of Mystical Creatures in The Simpsons and redirecting [[Treehouse of Horror Series]] to the ToH category. I see that you're an admin now, but deleting pages that the community has worked on is really something that should be discussed with those involved. Can you let me know your thoughts on this? I can be reached on my user talk page. Thanks. —[[User:Scarecroe|Scott]] ([[User talk:Scarecroe|<font size="1">talk</font>]]) 03:10, 2 March 2008 (UTC)
 :Just because mystical creatures are characters, there STILL mystical creatures, could say the same about guest stars etc [[User:Kingcjc|Kingcjc]] 12:36, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

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−
−	~~=='''Introducing Wikia's new look:'''==~~
−	Greetings! As many of you have already seen, Wikia is undergoing some major changes to their site layout. As of Wednesday, October 6th, the change will affect both the appearance and how things are done on several wikis, and come October 20th these changes will effect all Wikia sites. These changes are mandatory as this is not simply a new skin option, it’s actually an upgraded version of the core Mediawiki platform itself. Check out "[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Susan_Taylor/Experience_the_new_Wikia Experience the new Wikia]" for a look at some wikis using the new look, [http://community.wikia.com/wiki/The_new_look FAQ] and the [http://community.wikia.com/wiki/Transition_guide Transition guide].
−
−
−	~~==='''Transitioning to the New Look'''===~~
−	We know you’ve put a lot of work into making your wikis look great in Monaco, so we’ve worked on our end to minimize the amount of effort needed for you to move to the new look. Still, there are some things you’ll want to do in order for your wiki to look its best in the new skin. We strongly encourage you to use our [http://community.wikia.com/wiki/Transition_guide Wiki Transition Guide] to make this process as smooth and seamless as possible.
−
−	Our new Special:ThemeDesigner\|theme designer tool will be available to everyone during the first stage of sitewide roll-out on October 6th. This gives you time to experiment with different themes and chat with your community about what looks best before all visitors see your wiki in the new look.
−
−	We know that many of you are Wikia experts, and have a ton of experience to share with newer users, who may need more help with the transition. To tap all your knowledge, we will soon be setting up a page where users can request and provide help on the transition.
−
−
−	~~==='''Timeline'''===~~
−	~~The next step is to slowly but surely move all wikis over to the new skin. While there may be some tweaks, the projected schedule is below so that you know what to expect over the coming weeks.~~
−
−	~~{\| cellpadding="5" style="width: 100%;"~~
−	~~\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|'''October 6, 2010'''~~
−	~~\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|~~
−	*The new look will continue to be default for logged-out users on the beta wikis
−	*All logged in users will be able to “switch on” the new look for themselves on any wiki they visit.
−	*All new wikis created will automatically use the new look.
−	*Every wiki in the Wikia Lifestyle Hub will showcase the new look.
−	\|-
−	~~\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|'''October 20, 2010 '''~~
−	~~\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|~~
−	*All users will see the new look on every wiki.
−	*Logged in users will have the temporary option of viewing and editing wikis in Monaco.
−	\|-
−	~~\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|'''November 3, 2010'''~~
−	~~\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|~~
−	*The option to use Monaco will be removed.
−	\|}
−
−
−	~~==='''Discontinued features'''===~~
−	*The widget dashboard and all widgets are to be discontinued as they were deemed to be underused.
−	*"Report a Problem" links will also be discontinued with the new skin as they were not used as intended.
−	*"Email a user" link is gone.
−	*Page ratings are gone.
−
−
−	~~==='''New features'''===~~
−	*New, customizable toolbar that is anchored at the bottom of the screen (Watch [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVRg8oNaX7I the demo video] to see how it works.) You will need to learn to use this. (requires JavaScript)
−	*New tool for customizing the colour scheme/theme, including default themes.
−
−
−	~~==='''Other changes'''===~~
−	*The new look uses a fixed width layout, we are not permitted to change, which might influence the layout of articles quite a bit.
−	*Wiki logo is replaced with "Wordmark", which admins can customize by adjusting the text & color, or by uploading an image in the theme designer.
−	*Site notice is no longer on every page. It is now located in the Community Corner and users will receive a notification bubble each time it is updated.
−	*The wiki navigation that is now on the left sidebar, is moving to the top of the screen. It will have 4 drop down menus, with 7 links each. This is substantially less than we currently have. (requires JavaScript)
−	*"My Home" becomes "Wiki Activity" and contains a link to recent changes
−	*There is a new sidebar area on the right that takes about 1/3 of each page's width, where the recent activity and other "modules" will sit. More "modules" are being developed for it, but there are currently no plans for user-developed modules.
−	*Moved the most recent editor’s name from the bottom of the page to the top, added an avatar, and a new mini-history dropdown menu, which contains the link to the full history. (Supposed to make it more obvious to new users that anyone can edit a wiki.) (requires JavaScript)
−	*Two of the categories are listed at top as well the full list at the bottom. Apparently the two chosen will be the categories containing the most pages. There is a blacklist to keep out typical maintenance categories, but it is not wiki specific (atm).
−	*Edit and talk buttons will be used instead of written links.
−	*The name of the user who uploaded a picture will be listed underneath the image caption on articles.
−	*The "Terms of Use" are changed so that we will only have very limited options on what we may change on the new layout that is visible to all users.
−
−
−	~~==='''Terms of Use'''===~~
−	In keeping with the goals of the new look, our w:c:wikia:Terms_Of_Use\|Terms of Use have been updated as well. Admins will no longer be able to completely remove core features for all users by using custom CSS or JavaScript. This is to protect the universal layout and functionality of every wiki on Wikia and ensure that users have access to all of the features available in the new design. Remember, these Help:Customization_policy \|new terms only apply to the CSS of the wiki as a whole -- they don’t apply to your personal pages.
−
−	To give a few practical examples of what this means: It’s not permitted to remove the right sidebar modules, blogs, and image attribution or add a banner that shifts the entire content area down the page, or alter the fixed width. You can still personalize your wiki with different colors and themes, add large, standout images to the wiki background, create styled templates and tables within the content area. There are plenty of ways to be creative! While these terms will limit what you can do to the overall layout, creativity is still an essential part of Wikia.
−
−
−	~~==='''Helpful References'''===~~
−	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/Transition_guide Transition guide]
−	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/The_new_look FAQ]
−	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sannse/Important_Updates_on_Wikia%E2%80%99s_New_Look Important Updates on Wikia’s New Look]
−	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Susan_Taylor/Experience_the_new_Wikia Experience the new Wikia] (Wikia blog)
−	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sannse/Sneak_Peek_at_the_New_Look_-_Themes Sneak Peek at the New Look - Themes] (Wikia blog)
−	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sannse/Sneak_Peek_at_the_New_Look_-_Your_Personal_Toolbar Sneak Peek at the New Look - Your Personal Toolbar] (Wikia blog)
−	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sarah_Manley/Sneak_Peek_at_the_New_Look_-_Community_Activity Sneak Peek at the New Look - Community Activity] (Wikia blog)
−	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sannse/Your_First_Look_at_the_New_Wikia Your First Look at the New Wikia] (Wikia blog)
−	*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVRg8oNaX7I My Tools demo video]
−	~~<br><br>~~
−	~~----~~
−	If you need any help, or if you have any questions or issues - please feel free to contact me [[User Talk:VERITĀS ĀÉQUITĀS\|on my talk page]] and I'll get an answer back to you A.S.A.P.<br>http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/SCOTIMUS76/VA3.png<sup>[[User talk:VERITĀS ĀÉQUITĀS\|<font color="red">†</font>]]</sup> 15:41, October 5, 2010 (UTC)

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 :::You could overthrow them all [[User:Kingcjc|Kingcjc]] 10:04, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
 ::::Plus you could block/ban spammers for a day,week,month or even forever,like this guy,he seems to have done alot of spamming.[[User talk:68.223.235.11|68.223.235.11]]
-:::::Just completing [[Wikisimpsons:Speedy deletions]].If you can think of anymore add them, also could you add the  <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> to them.thanks<br/> p.s. I don't think you can delete talk pages, you could just delete all the writing on it.[[User:Sgtcook|Sgtcook]] 17:54, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
+:::::Just completing Wikisimpsons:Speedy deletions.If you can think of anymore add them, also could you add the  <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> to them.thanks<br/> p.s. I don't think you can delete talk pages, you could just delete all the writing on it.[[User:Sgtcook|Sgtcook]] 17:54, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
 == Project:Location ==
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 We know you’ve put a lot of work into making your wikis look great in Monaco, so we’ve worked on our end to minimize the amount of effort needed for you to move to the new look. Still, there are some things you’ll want to do in order for your wiki to look its best in the new skin. We strongly encourage you to use our [http://community.wikia.com/wiki/Transition_guide Wiki Transition Guide] to make this process as smooth and seamless as possible.
-Our new [[Special:ThemeDesigner|theme designer]] tool will be available to everyone during the first stage of sitewide roll-out on October 6th. This gives you time to experiment with different themes and chat with your community about what looks best before all visitors see your wiki in the new look.
+Our new Special:ThemeDesigner|theme designer tool will be available to everyone during the first stage of sitewide roll-out on October 6th. This gives you time to experiment with different themes and chat with your community about what looks best before all visitors see your wiki in the new look.
 We know that many of you are Wikia experts, and have a ton of experience to share with newer users, who may need more help with the transition. To tap all your knowledge, we will soon be setting up a page where users can request and provide help on the transition.
@@ Line 166: / Line 166: @@
 ==='''Terms of Use'''===
-In keeping with the goals of the new look, our [[w:c:wikia:Terms_Of_Use|Terms of Use]] have been updated as well. Admins will no longer be able to completely remove core features for all users by using custom CSS or JavaScript. This is to protect the universal layout and functionality of every wiki on Wikia and ensure that users have access to all of the features available in the new design. Remember, these [[Help:Customization_policy |new terms]] only apply to the CSS of the wiki as a whole -- they don’t apply to your personal pages.
+In keeping with the goals of the new look, our w:c:wikia:Terms_Of_Use|Terms of Use have been updated as well. Admins will no longer be able to completely remove core features for all users by using custom CSS or JavaScript. This is to protect the universal layout and functionality of every wiki on Wikia and ensure that users have access to all of the features available in the new design. Remember, these Help:Customization_policy |new terms only apply to the CSS of the wiki as a whole -- they don’t apply to your personal pages.
 To give a few practical examples of what this means: It’s not permitted to remove the right sidebar modules, blogs, and image attribution or add a banner that shifts the entire content area down the page, or alter the fixed width. You can still personalize your wiki with different colors and themes, add large, standout images to the wiki background, create styled templates and tables within the content area. There are plenty of ways to be creative! While these terms will limit what you can do to the overall layout, creativity is still an essential part of Wikia.

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 The episode of Simpsons including the parody of Mary Poppins obviusly has a page on this wiki. But becuase the episode name is so complicated it's hard o find the page. Could we do something about this?
-<small><sub> [[User:Tigernose|<span style="color:red;">'''<font face="Aurek-Besh Hand">Tigernose</font>'''</span>]]--[[Image:Bart_&amp;_Homer_4.gif||65px]] 20:41, 15 October 2008 (UTC)
+[[User:Tigernose|<span style="color:red;">'''<font face="Aurek-Besh Hand">Tigernose</font>'''</span>]]--[[Image:Bart_&amp;_Homer_4.gif||65px]] 20:41, 15 October 2008 (UTC)
 == Noiseland Arcade ==
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 Many Thanks,
-<small><sub> [[User:Tigernose|<span style="color:red;">'''<font face="Aurek-Besh Hand">Tigernose</font>'''</span>]]--[[Image:Bart_&amp;_Homer_4.gif||65px]] 15:02, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
+[[User:Tigernose|<span style="color:red;">'''<font face="Aurek-Besh Hand">Tigernose</font>'''</span>]]--[[Image:Bart_&amp;_Homer_4.gif||65px]] 15:02, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
 == Wait a minute! ==

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		+
		+	=='''Introducing Wikia's new look:'''==
		+	Greetings! As many of you have already seen, Wikia is undergoing some major changes to their site layout. As of Wednesday, October 6th, the change will affect both the appearance and how things are done on several wikis, and come October 20th these changes will effect all Wikia sites. These changes are mandatory as this is not simply a new skin option, it’s actually an upgraded version of the core Mediawiki platform itself. Check out "[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Susan_Taylor/Experience_the_new_Wikia Experience the new Wikia]" for a look at some wikis using the new look, [http://community.wikia.com/wiki/The_new_look FAQ] and the [http://community.wikia.com/wiki/Transition_guide Transition guide].
		+
		+
		+	==='''Transitioning to the New Look'''===
		+	We know you’ve put a lot of work into making your wikis look great in Monaco, so we’ve worked on our end to minimize the amount of effort needed for you to move to the new look. Still, there are some things you’ll want to do in order for your wiki to look its best in the new skin. We strongly encourage you to use our [http://community.wikia.com/wiki/Transition_guide Wiki Transition Guide] to make this process as smooth and seamless as possible.
		+
		+	Our new [[Special:ThemeDesigner\|theme designer]] tool will be available to everyone during the first stage of sitewide roll-out on October 6th. This gives you time to experiment with different themes and chat with your community about what looks best before all visitors see your wiki in the new look.
		+
		+	We know that many of you are Wikia experts, and have a ton of experience to share with newer users, who may need more help with the transition. To tap all your knowledge, we will soon be setting up a page where users can request and provide help on the transition.
		+
		+
		+	==='''Timeline'''===
		+	The next step is to slowly but surely move all wikis over to the new skin. While there may be some tweaks, the projected schedule is below so that you know what to expect over the coming weeks.
		+
		+	{\| cellpadding="5" style="width: 100%;"
		+	\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|'''October 6, 2010'''
		+	\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|
		+	*The new look will continue to be default for logged-out users on the beta wikis
		+	*All logged in users will be able to “switch on” the new look for themselves on any wiki they visit.
		+	*All new wikis created will automatically use the new look.
		+	*Every wiki in the Wikia Lifestyle Hub will showcase the new look.
		+	\|-
		+	\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|'''October 20, 2010 '''
		+	\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|
		+	*All users will see the new look on every wiki.
		+	*Logged in users will have the temporary option of viewing and editing wikis in Monaco.
		+	\|-
		+	\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|'''November 3, 2010'''
		+	\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|
		+	*The option to use Monaco will be removed.
		+	\|}
		+
		+
		+	==='''Discontinued features'''===
		+	*The widget dashboard and all widgets are to be discontinued as they were deemed to be underused.
		+	*"Report a Problem" links will also be discontinued with the new skin as they were not used as intended.
		+	*"Email a user" link is gone.
		+	*Page ratings are gone.
		+
		+
		+	==='''New features'''===
		+	*New, customizable toolbar that is anchored at the bottom of the screen (Watch [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVRg8oNaX7I the demo video] to see how it works.) You will need to learn to use this. (requires JavaScript)
		+	*New tool for customizing the colour scheme/theme, including default themes.
		+
		+
		+	==='''Other changes'''===
		+	*The new look uses a fixed width layout, we are not permitted to change, which might influence the layout of articles quite a bit.
		+	*Wiki logo is replaced with "Wordmark", which admins can customize by adjusting the text & color, or by uploading an image in the theme designer.
		+	*Site notice is no longer on every page. It is now located in the Community Corner and users will receive a notification bubble each time it is updated.
		+	*The wiki navigation that is now on the left sidebar, is moving to the top of the screen. It will have 4 drop down menus, with 7 links each. This is substantially less than we currently have. (requires JavaScript)
		+	*"My Home" becomes "Wiki Activity" and contains a link to recent changes
		+	*There is a new sidebar area on the right that takes about 1/3 of each page's width, where the recent activity and other "modules" will sit. More "modules" are being developed for it, but there are currently no plans for user-developed modules.
		+	*Moved the most recent editor’s name from the bottom of the page to the top, added an avatar, and a new mini-history dropdown menu, which contains the link to the full history. (Supposed to make it more obvious to new users that anyone can edit a wiki.) (requires JavaScript)
		+	*Two of the categories are listed at top as well the full list at the bottom. Apparently the two chosen will be the categories containing the most pages. There is a blacklist to keep out typical maintenance categories, but it is not wiki specific (atm).
		+	*Edit and talk buttons will be used instead of written links.
		+	*The name of the user who uploaded a picture will be listed underneath the image caption on articles.
		+	*The "Terms of Use" are changed so that we will only have very limited options on what we may change on the new layout that is visible to all users.
		+
		+
		+	==='''Terms of Use'''===
		+	In keeping with the goals of the new look, our [[w:c:wikia:Terms_Of_Use\|Terms of Use]] have been updated as well. Admins will no longer be able to completely remove core features for all users by using custom CSS or JavaScript. This is to protect the universal layout and functionality of every wiki on Wikia and ensure that users have access to all of the features available in the new design. Remember, these [[Help:Customization_policy \|new terms]] only apply to the CSS of the wiki as a whole -- they don’t apply to your personal pages.
		+
		+	To give a few practical examples of what this means: It’s not permitted to remove the right sidebar modules, blogs, and image attribution or add a banner that shifts the entire content area down the page, or alter the fixed width. You can still personalize your wiki with different colors and themes, add large, standout images to the wiki background, create styled templates and tables within the content area. There are plenty of ways to be creative! While these terms will limit what you can do to the overall layout, creativity is still an essential part of Wikia.
		+
		+
		+	==='''Helpful References'''===
		+	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/Transition_guide Transition guide]
		+	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/The_new_look FAQ]
		+	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sannse/Important_Updates_on_Wikia%E2%80%99s_New_Look Important Updates on Wikia’s New Look]
		+	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Susan_Taylor/Experience_the_new_Wikia Experience the new Wikia] (Wikia blog)
		+	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sannse/Sneak_Peek_at_the_New_Look_-_Themes Sneak Peek at the New Look - Themes] (Wikia blog)
		+	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sannse/Sneak_Peek_at_the_New_Look_-_Your_Personal_Toolbar Sneak Peek at the New Look - Your Personal Toolbar] (Wikia blog)
		+	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sarah_Manley/Sneak_Peek_at_the_New_Look_-_Community_Activity Sneak Peek at the New Look - Community Activity] (Wikia blog)
		+	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sannse/Your_First_Look_at_the_New_Wikia Your First Look at the New Wikia] (Wikia blog)
		+	*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVRg8oNaX7I My Tools demo video]
		+	<br><br>
		+	----
		+	If you need any help, or if you have any questions or issues - please feel free to contact me [[User Talk:VERITĀS ĀÉQUITĀS\|on my talk page]] and I'll get an answer back to you A.S.A.P.<br>http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/SCOTIMUS76/VA3.png<sup>[[User talk:VERITĀS ĀÉQUITĀS\|<font color="red">†</font>]]</sup> 15:41, October 5, 2010 (UTC)

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−
−	~~=='''Introducing Wikia's new look:'''==~~
−	Greetings! As many of you have already seen, Wikia is undergoing some major changes to their site layout. As of Wednesday, October 6th, the change will affect both the appearance and how things are done on several wikis, and come October 20th these changes will effect all Wikia sites. These changes are mandatory as this is not simply a new skin option, it’s actually an upgraded version of the core Mediawiki platform itself. Check out "[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Susan_Taylor/Experience_the_new_Wikia Experience the new Wikia]" for a look at some wikis using the new look, [http://community.wikia.com/wiki/The_new_look FAQ] and the [http://community.wikia.com/wiki/Transition_guide Transition guide].
−
−
−	~~==='''Transitioning to the New Look'''===~~
−	We know you’ve put a lot of work into making your wikis look great in Monaco, so we’ve worked on our end to minimize the amount of effort needed for you to move to the new look. Still, there are some things you’ll want to do in order for your wiki to look its best in the new skin. We strongly encourage you to use our [http://community.wikia.com/wiki/Transition_guide Wiki Transition Guide] to make this process as smooth and seamless as possible.
−
−	Our new [[Special:ThemeDesigner\|theme designer]] tool will be available to everyone during the first stage of sitewide roll-out on October 6th. This gives you time to experiment with different themes and chat with your community about what looks best before all visitors see your wiki in the new look.
−
−	We know that many of you are Wikia experts, and have a ton of experience to share with newer users, who may need more help with the transition. To tap all your knowledge, we will soon be setting up a page where users can request and provide help on the transition.
−
−
−	~~==='''Timeline'''===~~
−	~~The next step is to slowly but surely move all wikis over to the new skin. While there may be some tweaks, the projected schedule is below so that you know what to expect over the coming weeks.~~
−
−	~~{\| cellpadding="5" style="width: 100%;"~~
−	~~\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|'''October 6, 2010'''~~
−	~~\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|~~
−	*The new look will continue to be default for logged-out users on the beta wikis
−	*All logged in users will be able to “switch on” the new look for themselves on any wiki they visit.
−	*All new wikis created will automatically use the new look.
−	*Every wiki in the Wikia Lifestyle Hub will showcase the new look.
−	\|-
−	~~\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|'''October 20, 2010 '''~~
−	~~\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|~~
−	*All users will see the new look on every wiki.
−	*Logged in users will have the temporary option of viewing and editing wikis in Monaco.
−	\|-
−	~~\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|'''November 3, 2010'''~~
−	~~\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|~~
−	*The option to use Monaco will be removed.
−	\|}
−
−
−	~~==='''Discontinued features'''===~~
−	*The widget dashboard and all widgets are to be discontinued as they were deemed to be underused.
−	*"Report a Problem" links will also be discontinued with the new skin as they were not used as intended.
−	*"Email a user" link is gone.
−	*Page ratings are gone.
−
−
−	~~==='''New features'''===~~
−	*New, customizable toolbar that is anchored at the bottom of the screen (Watch [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVRg8oNaX7I the demo video] to see how it works.) You will need to learn to use this. (requires JavaScript)
−	*New tool for customizing the colour scheme/theme, including default themes.
−
−
−	~~==='''Other changes'''===~~
−	*The new look uses a fixed width layout, we are not permitted to change, which might influence the layout of articles quite a bit.
−	*Wiki logo is replaced with "Wordmark", which admins can customize by adjusting the text & color, or by uploading an image in the theme designer.
−	*Site notice is no longer on every page. It is now located in the Community Corner and users will receive a notification bubble each time it is updated.
−	*The wiki navigation that is now on the left sidebar, is moving to the top of the screen. It will have 4 drop down menus, with 7 links each. This is substantially less than we currently have. (requires JavaScript)
−	*"My Home" becomes "Wiki Activity" and contains a link to recent changes
−	*There is a new sidebar area on the right that takes about 1/3 of each page's width, where the recent activity and other "modules" will sit. More "modules" are being developed for it, but there are currently no plans for user-developed modules.
−	*Moved the most recent editor’s name from the bottom of the page to the top, added an avatar, and a new mini-history dropdown menu, which contains the link to the full history. (Supposed to make it more obvious to new users that anyone can edit a wiki.) (requires JavaScript)
−	*Two of the categories are listed at top as well the full list at the bottom. Apparently the two chosen will be the categories containing the most pages. There is a blacklist to keep out typical maintenance categories, but it is not wiki specific (atm).
−	*Edit and talk buttons will be used instead of written links.
−	*The name of the user who uploaded a picture will be listed underneath the image caption on articles.
−	*The "Terms of Use" are changed so that we will only have very limited options on what we may change on the new layout that is visible to all users.
−
−
−	~~==='''Terms of Use'''===~~
−	In keeping with the goals of the new look, our [[w:c:wikia:Terms_Of_Use\|Terms of Use]] have been updated as well. Admins will no longer be able to completely remove core features for all users by using custom CSS or JavaScript. This is to protect the universal layout and functionality of every wiki on Wikia and ensure that users have access to all of the features available in the new design. Remember, these [[Help:Customization_policy \|new terms]] only apply to the CSS of the wiki as a whole -- they don’t apply to your personal pages.
−
−	To give a few practical examples of what this means: It’s not permitted to remove the right sidebar modules, blogs, and image attribution or add a banner that shifts the entire content area down the page, or alter the fixed width. You can still personalize your wiki with different colors and themes, add large, standout images to the wiki background, create styled templates and tables within the content area. There are plenty of ways to be creative! While these terms will limit what you can do to the overall layout, creativity is still an essential part of Wikia.
−
−
−	~~==='''Helpful References'''===~~
−	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/Transition_guide Transition guide]
−	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/The_new_look FAQ]
−	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sannse/Important_Updates_on_Wikia%E2%80%99s_New_Look Important Updates on Wikia’s New Look]
−	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Susan_Taylor/Experience_the_new_Wikia Experience the new Wikia] (Wikia blog)
−	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sannse/Sneak_Peek_at_the_New_Look_-_Themes Sneak Peek at the New Look - Themes] (Wikia blog)
−	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sannse/Sneak_Peek_at_the_New_Look_-_Your_Personal_Toolbar Sneak Peek at the New Look - Your Personal Toolbar] (Wikia blog)
−	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sarah_Manley/Sneak_Peek_at_the_New_Look_-_Community_Activity Sneak Peek at the New Look - Community Activity] (Wikia blog)
−	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sannse/Your_First_Look_at_the_New_Wikia Your First Look at the New Wikia] (Wikia blog)
−	*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVRg8oNaX7I My Tools demo video]
−	~~<br><br>~~
−	~~----~~
−	If you need any help, or if you have any questions or issues - please feel free to contact me [[User Talk:VERITĀS ĀÉQUITĀS\|on my talk page]] and I'll get an answer back to you A.S.A.P.<br>http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/SCOTIMUS76/VA3.png<sup>[[User talk:VERITĀS ĀÉQUITĀS\|<font color="red">†</font>]]</sup> 15:41, October 5, 2010 (UTC)

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		+
		+	=='''Introducing Wikia's new look:'''==
		+	Greetings! As many of you have already seen, Wikia is undergoing some major changes to their site layout. As of Wednesday, October 6th, the change will affect both the appearance and how things are done on several wikis, and come October 20th these changes will effect all Wikia sites. These changes are mandatory as this is not simply a new skin option, it’s actually an upgraded version of the core Mediawiki platform itself. Check out "[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Susan_Taylor/Experience_the_new_Wikia Experience the new Wikia]" for a look at some wikis using the new look, [http://community.wikia.com/wiki/The_new_look FAQ] and the [http://community.wikia.com/wiki/Transition_guide Transition guide].
		+
		+
		+	==='''Transitioning to the New Look'''===
		+	We know you’ve put a lot of work into making your wikis look great in Monaco, so we’ve worked on our end to minimize the amount of effort needed for you to move to the new look. Still, there are some things you’ll want to do in order for your wiki to look its best in the new skin. We strongly encourage you to use our [http://community.wikia.com/wiki/Transition_guide Wiki Transition Guide] to make this process as smooth and seamless as possible.
		+
		+	Our new [[Special:ThemeDesigner\|theme designer]] tool will be available to everyone during the first stage of sitewide roll-out on October 6th. This gives you time to experiment with different themes and chat with your community about what looks best before all visitors see your wiki in the new look.
		+
		+	We know that many of you are Wikia experts, and have a ton of experience to share with newer users, who may need more help with the transition. To tap all your knowledge, we will soon be setting up a page where users can request and provide help on the transition.
		+
		+
		+	==='''Timeline'''===
		+	The next step is to slowly but surely move all wikis over to the new skin. While there may be some tweaks, the projected schedule is below so that you know what to expect over the coming weeks.
		+
		+	{\| cellpadding="5" style="width: 100%;"
		+	\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|'''October 6, 2010'''
		+	\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|
		+	*The new look will continue to be default for logged-out users on the beta wikis
		+	*All logged in users will be able to “switch on” the new look for themselves on any wiki they visit.
		+	*All new wikis created will automatically use the new look.
		+	*Every wiki in the Wikia Lifestyle Hub will showcase the new look.
		+	\|-
		+	\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|'''October 20, 2010 '''
		+	\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|
		+	*All users will see the new look on every wiki.
		+	*Logged in users will have the temporary option of viewing and editing wikis in Monaco.
		+	\|-
		+	\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|'''November 3, 2010'''
		+	\| style="vertical-align: top; background-color: transparent;"\|
		+	*The option to use Monaco will be removed.
		+	\|}
		+
		+
		+	==='''Discontinued features'''===
		+	*The widget dashboard and all widgets are to be discontinued as they were deemed to be underused.
		+	*"Report a Problem" links will also be discontinued with the new skin as they were not used as intended.
		+	*"Email a user" link is gone.
		+	*Page ratings are gone.
		+
		+
		+	==='''New features'''===
		+	*New, customizable toolbar that is anchored at the bottom of the screen (Watch [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVRg8oNaX7I the demo video] to see how it works.) You will need to learn to use this. (requires JavaScript)
		+	*New tool for customizing the colour scheme/theme, including default themes.
		+
		+
		+	==='''Other changes'''===
		+	*The new look uses a fixed width layout, we are not permitted to change, which might influence the layout of articles quite a bit.
		+	*Wiki logo is replaced with "Wordmark", which admins can customize by adjusting the text & color, or by uploading an image in the theme designer.
		+	*Site notice is no longer on every page. It is now located in the Community Corner and users will receive a notification bubble each time it is updated.
		+	*The wiki navigation that is now on the left sidebar, is moving to the top of the screen. It will have 4 drop down menus, with 7 links each. This is substantially less than we currently have. (requires JavaScript)
		+	*"My Home" becomes "Wiki Activity" and contains a link to recent changes
		+	*There is a new sidebar area on the right that takes about 1/3 of each page's width, where the recent activity and other "modules" will sit. More "modules" are being developed for it, but there are currently no plans for user-developed modules.
		+	*Moved the most recent editor’s name from the bottom of the page to the top, added an avatar, and a new mini-history dropdown menu, which contains the link to the full history. (Supposed to make it more obvious to new users that anyone can edit a wiki.) (requires JavaScript)
		+	*Two of the categories are listed at top as well the full list at the bottom. Apparently the two chosen will be the categories containing the most pages. There is a blacklist to keep out typical maintenance categories, but it is not wiki specific (atm).
		+	*Edit and talk buttons will be used instead of written links.
		+	*The name of the user who uploaded a picture will be listed underneath the image caption on articles.
		+	*The "Terms of Use" are changed so that we will only have very limited options on what we may change on the new layout that is visible to all users.
		+
		+
		+	==='''Terms of Use'''===
		+	In keeping with the goals of the new look, our [[w:c:wikia:Terms_Of_Use\|Terms of Use]] have been updated as well. Admins will no longer be able to completely remove core features for all users by using custom CSS or JavaScript. This is to protect the universal layout and functionality of every wiki on Wikia and ensure that users have access to all of the features available in the new design. Remember, these [[Help:Customization_policy \|new terms]] only apply to the CSS of the wiki as a whole -- they don’t apply to your personal pages.
		+
		+	To give a few practical examples of what this means: It’s not permitted to remove the right sidebar modules, blogs, and image attribution or add a banner that shifts the entire content area down the page, or alter the fixed width. You can still personalize your wiki with different colors and themes, add large, standout images to the wiki background, create styled templates and tables within the content area. There are plenty of ways to be creative! While these terms will limit what you can do to the overall layout, creativity is still an essential part of Wikia.
		+
		+
		+	==='''Helpful References'''===
		+	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/Transition_guide Transition guide]
		+	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/The_new_look FAQ]
		+	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sannse/Important_Updates_on_Wikia%E2%80%99s_New_Look Important Updates on Wikia’s New Look]
		+	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Susan_Taylor/Experience_the_new_Wikia Experience the new Wikia] (Wikia blog)
		+	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sannse/Sneak_Peek_at_the_New_Look_-_Themes Sneak Peek at the New Look - Themes] (Wikia blog)
		+	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sannse/Sneak_Peek_at_the_New_Look_-_Your_Personal_Toolbar Sneak Peek at the New Look - Your Personal Toolbar] (Wikia blog)
		+	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sarah_Manley/Sneak_Peek_at_the_New_Look_-_Community_Activity Sneak Peek at the New Look - Community Activity] (Wikia blog)
		+	*[http://community.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Sannse/Your_First_Look_at_the_New_Wikia Your First Look at the New Wikia] (Wikia blog)
		+	*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVRg8oNaX7I My Tools demo video]
		+	<br><br>
		+	----
		+	If you need any help, or if you have any questions or issues - please feel free to contact me [[User Talk:VERITĀS ĀÉQUITĀS\|on my talk page]] and I'll get an answer back to you A.S.A.P.<br>http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/SCOTIMUS76/VA3.png<sup>[[User talk:VERITĀS ĀÉQUITĀS\|<font color="red">†</font>]]</sup> 15:41, October 5, 2010 (UTC)

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	<small><sub> [[User:Tigernose\|<span style="color:red;">'''<font face="Aurek-Besh Hand">Tigernose</font>'''</span>]]--[[Image:Bart_&_Homer_4.gif\|\|65px]] 15:02, 16 October 2008 (UTC)		<small><sub> [[User:Tigernose\|<span style="color:red;">'''<font face="Aurek-Besh Hand">Tigernose</font>'''</span>]]--[[Image:Bart_&_Homer_4.gif\|\|65px]] 15:02, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
		+
		+	== Wait a minute! ==
		+
		+	You can't be the real Ralph! The REAL Ralph can't write!
		+
		+	(Obviously, I know you aren't Ralph, or Rafa, in My Country)
		+
		+	[[User:Bad Lisa\|Bad Lisa]] 00:03, October 15, 2009 (UTC)

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 I just noticed while searching through the buisness category, I found the Noiseland Arcade article. However there were two articles of the same subject. The one named [[Noiseland Video Arcade]], has the proper name and poroper layout (including infobox). However the one named [[Noise Land Video Arcade]] (Notice the space between Noise and Land) has more information but a less effective layout.
 We could make the latter article merge into the first one, so there are multiples.
-Many Thanks, <small><sub> [[User:Tigernose|<span style="color:red;">'''<font face="Aurek-Besh Hand">Tigernose</font>'''</span>]]--[[Image:Bart_&amp;_Homer_4.gif||65px]] 15:02, 16 October 2008 (UTC)
+Many Thanks,

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	The episode of Simpsons including the parody of Mary Poppins obviusly has a page on this wiki. But becuase the episode name is so complicated it's hard o find the page. Could we do something about this?		The episode of Simpsons including the parody of Mary Poppins obviusly has a page on this wiki. But becuase the episode name is so complicated it's hard o find the page. Could we do something about this?
−	~~{{SUBST~~:~~User~~:Tigernose/~~sig}}~~ 20:41, 15 October 2008 (UTC)	+	<small><sub> [[User:Tigernose\|<span style="color:red;">'''<font face="Aurek-Besh Hand">Tigernose</font>'''</span>]]--[[Image:Bart_&_Homer_4.gif\|\|65px]] 20:41, 15 October 2008 (UTC)
		+
		+	== Noiseland Arcade ==
		+
		+	I just noticed while searching through the buisness category, I found the Noiseland Arcade article. However there were two articles of the same subject. The one named [[Noiseland Video Arcade]], has the proper name and poroper layout (including infobox). However the one named [[Noise Land Video Arcade]] (Notice the space between Noise and Land) has more information but a less effective layout.
		+	We could make the latter article merge into the first one, so there are multiples.
		+	Many Thanks, <small><sub> [[User:Tigernose\|<span style="color:red;">'''<font face="Aurek-Besh Hand">Tigernose</font>'''</span>]]--[[Image:Bart_&_Homer_4.gif\|\|65px]] 15:02, 16 October 2008 (UTC)