Difference between revisions of "User talk:Maksim-Smelchak"
Line 1,017: | Line 1,017: | ||
− | : Over the last couple of days, after you wrote that you would work on this problem, you've made 193 edits to [[Zarushagar Sector/data]]. That should have been half a dozen edits at most: one big one that hopefully included every change you wanted to make (it seldom does, though) and then maybe half a dozen corrections when you spotted something you'd overlooked. Evidently you need to work a lot more on it. | + | : Over the last couple of days, after you wrote that you would work on this problem, you've made 193 edits to [[Zarushagar Sector/data]]. That should have been half a dozen edits at most: one big one that hopefully included every change you wanted to make (it seldom does, though) and then maybe half a dozen corrections when you spotted something you'd overlooked. Evidently you need to work a lot more on it. [[User:Rancke|Rancke]] ([[User talk:Rancke|talk]]) 06:52, 9 May 2015 (EDT) |
+ | |||
+ | Hi [[User:Rancke|Rancke]], I appreciate your input, but I'd really prefer that you write me this sort of thing off the boards. My E-mail is Maksim underscore Smelchak at that Yahooo place. I do have my post count down and am working in it. It takes people time to change habits. I an no different. I am trying to be very patient here, but it feels more like you are trying to manage me than contribute yourself. So, I'll be up front with you: | ||
+ | * I want to contribute to the site. That's important to me. I'm doing that. Lots of new content and lots of the analytical stuff that Thomas is so good at. | ||
+ | * I work with and under the guidance of Thomas, the head admin and guy in charge of this outfit. He can verify that to you. We communicate on and off the board. He's a Darth Vader to my Stormtrooper. | ||
+ | * I am also happy to work under your guidance. | ||
+ | * Content is most important to me, not style or aesthetics. | ||
+ | * So, I am happy to change style or aesthetics to suit you or others, especially if it helps to inspire you or otherwise makes you happy. And persuades you on a personal, voluntary level to contribute to the Wiki. | ||
+ | * So, I'll re-hash the old argument that predates this Wiki: What des it matter how many edits or exactly how it gets done ''if'' it gets done? | ||
+ | * For Thomas, it matters because he tracks everything and less edits makes it easier to track. So, I'm working to meet his goals and preferences. Sometimes I work on projects that he chooses. | ||
+ | * Why does it matter to you how I input or create data? I understand the content thing and am complying with your wishes there. What's the other part of the story? Please share. | ||
+ | |||
+ | This is something I do for fun and to give (back) to the community; I do not get paid to do this. It is not a job. I'll work within the community and rules, but I do not need this to turn into a job, with regulations, inspection managers, compliance lawyers, and all that sort of thing. That's my day job. I would like this to stay fun and light-hearted. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Thank you. [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] ([[User talk:Maksim-Smelchak|talk]]) 08:20, 9 May 2015 (EDT) | ||
: Additionally, all you work will be overwritten next time the trade map generation is executed again. Check the [[Talk:Zarushagar Sector/data]] page for details. It's a good idea to check the discussion page before editing anything (though honesty compels me to admit that I forget that myself more often than not ;-) ). [[User:Rancke|Rancke]] ([[User talk:Rancke|talk]]) 06:52, 9 May 2015 (EDT) | : Additionally, all you work will be overwritten next time the trade map generation is executed again. Check the [[Talk:Zarushagar Sector/data]] page for details. It's a good idea to check the discussion page before editing anything (though honesty compels me to admit that I forget that myself more often than not ;-) ). [[User:Rancke|Rancke]] ([[User talk:Rancke|talk]]) 06:52, 9 May 2015 (EDT) | ||
+ | |||
+ | Hi [[User:Rancke|Rancke]], I think the [[Zarushagar Sector/data]] is really useful. Its helped me to fill out numerous new planet entries to fill out the sector (No one had done them before) and still have the UWP and PBG data. Thomas requested that specifically. Whether it gets overwritten or not, its already provided value. It's also helped us to find astrographic conflicts, find needs for disambiguation pages, and other useful things. Don't trust me. Ask Thomas. Good and useful things are getting done. | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you just dislike style or aesthetics, please let me know, I'm happy to change things to your taste. Again. And I happily concede the point that your requests are not just your tastes. There is a significant number of others that agree with you and share your preferences. There is also a significant number of others that do not agree with you. Traveller fans are like cat herders: we're all individuals with preferences and tastes that often do not agree. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Or, better yet, do you have suggestions for things you've always wanted done to the blog, but never had the time to do the boring data entry ("plug and chug") part, please tell me and I'll assist you, under your direction, to help get your projects of preference done. I just want to create and contribute. If your goal is also to create and contribute, I'm with you. If you have a different goal, I'm not so sure. Don already governs questions of canonicity and all that. Let's talk off-board. I'd love to chat more and combine our efforts. | ||
+ | |||
+ | By the way, I have browsed through much of the discussion page. I did not memorize it nor am I well-versed in every entry. But I do listen and ask questions. Are there discussions you'd like me to be aware of? Your CotI box is still overfull and does not allow you new messages. Thank you for bringing that point to my awareness. It is appreciated. Thank you, Hans. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Thank you. [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] ([[User talk:Maksim-Smelchak|talk]]) 08:20, 9 May 2015 (EDT) |
Revision as of 12:20, 9 May 2015
User Discussions & Comments
TJonesLo Response
Thank you for all of your hard work and wonderful contributions. I apologize about not getting back to you as quickly as I should. Tjoneslo (talk) 13:00, 9 January 2015 (EST)
You're very welcome, Thomas. I mostly wanted to be in contact to make sure I am following the rules that you set down for the site. I've read all the guidelines and have experience with Wikis. Please contact me if I'm doing anything wrong. I want to be a cooperative member of the community. (talk) 10:03am, 9 January 2015 (PST)
"Show Preview" Function
- The only thing I might suggest is using the "Show Preview" button (below the editing screen). It may make your editing go a little faster. The preview shows the page as rendered, and leaves the editor at the bottom of the page. Just don't forget to press "Save page" when done.
Tjoneslo (talk) 13:10, 9 January 2015 (EST)
- Lord (Viscount) and Chancellor Thomas Jones-Low of the Ministry of Information and Communication
- In actuality, I am Archduke of the Domain of Sol, in addition to many other titles. You are aware that you can change your signature on the preferences page. So you can sign your posts with your more accurate titles. Tjoneslo (talk) 10:15, 3 March 2015 (EST)
- Awesome, Tjoneslo! What are all of your titles? Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 10:23, 3 March 2015 (EST)
Kline Statement
Wow, you rock brother! Ronald B. Kline, Jr.
Thank you, Ronald B. Kline, Jr.!....Maksim-Smelchak 18:34, 9 January 2015 (EST)
Wiki Use Instructions
Signature? (Four Tildes)
How do I make the signature for these posts? And thank you for the advice. User:Maksim-Smelchak
- Four tildes in a row. Garnfellow (talk) 15:43, 9 January 2015 (EST)
Thank you, Garnfellow! Maksim-Smelchak 20:38, 29 January 2015 (EST)
Correct way to delete pages
The correct way to delete pages is to include a {{delete}} template at the top of the page.
However, if you have made a mistake in the name of the page (spelling error, capitalization, etc) the correct way to fix this is to move the page. You, as a registered user, should have access to the move page. If you look at the menu bar at the top of the wiki page, just to the left of the search box is a down pointing arrow. Click on that, and it should show a sub-menu with "move" on it. Click on that, and it will take you to a Special:MovePage page. Where you can enter a new name for the page. And supply a reason.
The Move page is preferred because it keeps the page history which is important for historical purposes.
Tjoneslo (talk) 11:41, 5 February 2015 (EST)
Right on, Tjoneslo. Will use "Move" function. Thanks. Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 11:46, 5 February 2015 (EST)
Editing user pages
These are personal space. Please leave them to the user (even if they are no longer with us) to edit and format as they see fit. Tjoneslo (talk) 11:21, 30 January 2015 (EST)
Ok. Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 11:24, 30 January 2015 (EST)
Hi Tjoneslo, I am now getting permission before editing these sorts of things. Thank you, Thomas, for the good advice and guidance. Really appreciate the tip off. I had no idea they were regarded as you have shared. Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 13:50, 1 February 2015 (EST)
Hi, it's Ron, what did I do wrong now?
Hi Ronald B. Kline, Jr., you did nothing wrong. I would simply like to chat with you off-board. Would you please contact me off-board using E-mail at "Maksim_Smelchak" at that Yahoo place. Thanks! Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 03:33, 3 February 2015 (EST)
I attempted to send you an email, any luck w/that?
Hi Ronald B. Kline, Jr., yes. I sent you a response. Thanks! Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 05:21, 11 February 2015 (EST)
Unconventional Article Format
I don't think it's a good idea to introduce a new article format without discussing it first. I, for one, would not have approved. The basic idea is that we try to keep articles so like actual in-setting library data as we can (subject to various practical limits). The multiple headlines and parentheses makes the articles seem overly busy and quite disquieting to me. It also makes them stylistically different from the 7000 previous articles. Rancke (talk) 21:24, 26 April 2015 (EDT)
Astrographic Names
Culture | Toponym | Polity |
---|---|---|
Third Imperium | Third Imperium | |
Aslan | Aslan Hierate | |
Droyne | Droyne Oytrip Yatroy | |
Hiver | Hive Federation | |
K'kree | Two Thousand Worlds | |
Solomani | Solomani Confederation | |
Vargr | Vargr Extents | |
Vilani | Third Imperium | |
Zhodani | Zhodani Consulate |
Firearm Specifications Brainstorming
(???? - ????)
- Type:
- Caliber:
- Weight: lbs ( kg)
- Length: in ( cm)
- # Barrels:
- Barrel length: in ( cm)
- Capacity:
- Fire Modes:
- Rate of Fire:
- Muzzle Velocity:
- Polity Origin:
Traveller Game Eras & Editions (1977-2015)
The Traveller Historical Eras (Background Settings) include:
Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 18:38, 29 January 2015 (EST)
- My first thought is to put this table at the top of the Settings page as a quick summary, then using the rest of the text on the page to expand the definitions. Tjoneslo (talk) 19:50, 29 January 2015 (EST)
Hi Tjoneslo, would you please copy and paste (place) the table where you think where you think it would be most appropriate? Please feel free to modify/edit the table if you have anything to add to it. Thanks for all of your feedback and help! With best regards, M. Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 14:20, 1 February 2015 (EST)
Smelchak's Periodicized Technical Chronography
Experiment.
TL | Period Name | Period Dvlpmnt Stage | Period Scope | Tech-Energy Kardaschev | Tech-Commo | Tech-Transportation | Econ-systm | Econ-Goals | Econ-Means |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
-11 | K-Neg (Non-sophont) | Pre-emergent (Pre-tech Period) Quasi-life | |||||||
-10 | K-Neg (Non-sophont) | Pre-emergent (Pre-tech Period) Quasi-life | |||||||
-9 | K-Neg (Non-sophont) | Pre-emergent (Pre-tech Period) Life, Early | |||||||
-8 | K-Neg (Non-sophont) | Pre-emergent (Pre-tech Period) Life, Early | |||||||
-7 | K-Neg (Non-sophont) | Pre-emergent (Pre-tech Period) Life, Early | |||||||
-6 | K-Neg (Non-sophont) | Pre-emergent (Pre-tech Period) Life, High | |||||||
-5 | K-Neg (Non-sophont) | Pre-emergent (Pre-tech Period) Life, High | |||||||
-4 | K-Neg (Non-sophont) | Pre-emergent (Pre-tech Period) Life, High | |||||||
-3 | K-Neg (Non-sophont) | Pre-emergent (Pre-tech Period) Life, Late | |||||||
-2 | K-Neg (Non-sophont) | Pre-emergent (Pre-tech Period) Life, Late | |||||||
-1 | K-Neg (Non-sophont) | Pre-emergent (Pre-tech Period) Life, Late | |||||||
0 | K-Alpha (Proto-sophont) | Proto-emergent (Proto-tech Period) Proto-sophont | Regional | Subsistance-Food (Survival) | |||||
1 | K-0 Pre-Planetary | Emergent, Early (Ur-Tech) Sophont, Early | Semi-planetary (Systemic) | Artisanal Mfg. (Resources) | |||||
2 | K-0 Pre-Planetary | Semi-planetary (Systemic) | Artisanal Mfg. (Resources) | ||||||
3 | K-0 Pre-Planetary | Semi-planetary (Systemic) | Artisanal Mfg. (Resources) | ||||||
4 | K-0 Pre-Planetary | Planetary (Systemic) | Industrial Mfg. (Resources) | ||||||
5 | K-0 Pre-Planetary | Planetary (Systemic) | Industrial Mfg. (Resources) | ||||||
6 | K-0 Pre-Planetary | Planetary (Systemic) | Industrial Mfg. (Resources) | ||||||
7 | K-0 Pre-Planetary | Poly-planetary (Systemic) | Post-Ind. Mfg. (Resources) | ||||||
8 | K-0 Pre-Planetary | Poly-planetary (Systemic) | Post-Ind. Mfg. (Resources) | ||||||
9 | K-0 Pre-Planetary | Poly-planetary (Systemic) | Post-Ind. Mfg. (Resources) | ||||||
10 A | K-1 Star | Emergent, High (Stellar-Tech) Sophont, High | Semi-Galactic (Interstellar) | Research (Knowledge) | |||||
11 B | K-1 Star | Semi-Galactic (Interstellar) | Research (Knowledge) | ||||||
12 C | K-1 Star | Semi-Galactic (Interstellar) | Research (Knowledge) | ||||||
13 D | K-2 Star | Galactic (Interstellar) | Research (Knowledge) | ||||||
14 E | K-2 Star | Galactic (Interstellar) | Research (Knowledge) | ||||||
15 F | K-2 Star | Galactic (Interstellar) | Research (Knowledge) | ||||||
16 G | K-3 Star | Poly-galactic (Interstellar) | Research (Knowledge) | ||||||
17 H | K-3 Star | Poly-galactic (Interstellar) | Research (Knowledge) | ||||||
18 J | K-3 Star | Poly-galactic (Interstellar) | Research (Knowledge) | ||||||
19 K | K-4 Galaxy | Emergent, Late (Ultra-Tech) Sophont, Late | Semi-universal (Trans-galactic) | Art (Life Creation) | |||||
20 L | K-4 Galaxy | Semi-universal (Trans-galactic) | Art (Life Creation) | ||||||
21 M | K-4 Galaxy | Semi-universal (Trans-galactic) | Art (Life Creation) | ||||||
22 N | K-5 Galaxy | Universal (Trans-galactic) | Art (Life Creation) | ||||||
23 P | K-5 Galaxy | Universal (Trans-galactic) | Art (Life Creation) | ||||||
24 Q | K-5 Galaxy | Universal (Trans-galactic) | Art (Life Creation) | ||||||
25 R | K-6 Galaxy | Poly-versal (Trans-dimensional) | Art (Life Creation) | ||||||
26 S | K-6 Galaxy | Poly-versal (Trans-dimensional) | Art (Life Creation) | ||||||
27 T | K-6 Galaxy | Poly-versal (Trans-dimensional) | Art (Life Creation) | ||||||
28 U | K-Omega Ascendant (7) Universe | Ascendant (Ascendant-Tech) Ascendant Sophont | Ascendant (Trans-temporal) | Progeny (Sophont Creation) | |||||
29 V | K-Omega Ascendant (7) Universe | Ascendant (Trans-temporal) | Progeny (Sophont Creation) | ||||||
30 W | K-Omega Ascendant (7) Universe | Ascendant (Trans-temporal) | Progeny (Sophont Creation) | ||||||
31 X | K-5 Transcendant (8) Multiverse (Hyperspace) | Transcendant (Transcendant-Tech or Post-tech) Transcendant Sophont | Transcendant (Omnipresent) | Omnipotent (Limitless) | |||||
32 Y | K-5 Transcendant (8) Multiverse (Hyperspace) | Transcendant (Transcendant-Tech or Post-tech) Transcendant Sophont | Transcendant (Omnipresent) | Omnipotent (Limitless) | |||||
33 Z | K-5 Transcendant (8) Multiverse (Hyperspace) | Transcendant (Transcendant-Tech or Post-tech) Transcendant Sophont | Transcendant (Omnipresent) | Omnipotent (Limitless) |
Basic Organizational Template (World)
Agryx (World) Synopsis
No information yet available.
Description
No information yet available.
History & Background (Dossier)
No information yet available.
References & Contributors (Sources)
Basic Organizational Template (World) With GURPS World Paragraph
Agryx (World) Synopsis
No information yet available.
Description
No information yet available.
GURPS World Paragraph
No information yet available.
History & Background (Dossier)
No information yet available.
References & Contributors (Sources)
Topical News Layout (Timeline Event Organization)
1109 (Timeline) Synopsis
No information yet available.
1109 (Timeline) Description
No information yet available.
1109 Events (Description) Involving Imperial citizens or in the Third Imperium
- None
1109 Events (Description) Involving the Aslan or in the Aslan Hierate
- None
1109 Events (Description) Involving the Droyne or in Droyne Space
- None
1109 Events (Description) Involving the Hivers or in the Hive Federation
- None
1109 Events (Description) Involving the K'kree or in the Two Thousand Worlds
- None
1109 Events (Description) Involving the Solomani or in the Solomani Confederation
- None
1109 Events (Description) Involving the Vargr or in the Vargr Extents
- None
1109 Events (Description) Involving the Zhodani or in the Zhodani Consulate
- None
1109 Other Events (Timeline) Outside of the Third Imperium
- None
1109 (Timeline) Personage
1109 (Personage) Births
- None of note.
1109 (Personage) Deaths
- None of note.
Publication Template (Periodical)
MT Journal #1 (Periodical) Synopsis
No information yet available.
MT Journal #1 (Periodical) Description
No information yet available.
MT Journal #1 (Periodical) Meta-history & Background
No information yet available.
MT Journal #1 (Periodical) Credits
No information yet available.
MT Journal #1 (Periodical) Table of Contents
No information yet available.
Publication Template (Book)
Rim of Fire (Book) Synopsis
No information yet available.
Rim of Fire (Book) Description
No information yet available.
Rim of Fire (Book) Meta-history & Background
No information yet available.
Rim of Fire (Book) Credits
No information yet available.
Rim of Fire (Book) Table of Contents
No information yet available.
Militaries & Military Units Organizational Layout
No information yet available.
No information yet available.
No information yet available.
No information yet available.
No information yet available.
No information yet available.
No information yet available.
Sector Template
Core (Sector) Synopsis
No information yet available.
Core (Synopsis) Toponyms
Core (Sector) History & Background (Dossier)
No information yet available.
Core (Background) Demographics
No information yet available.
Core (Sector) Polities & Interstellar Relations
No information yet available.
Core (Polities) Imperial Territory
0.00% is controlled by the Third Imperium.
Core (Sector) Worlds & Cosmology (Astrography)
Core (Sector) References & Contributors (Sources)
Aslan Clans Organizational Layout
Akatoiloh (Aslan Clan) Synopsis
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Synopsis Clan) Additional Data
- Please see Aslan for more information.
- Please see Aslan Clans for related information.
Akatoiloh (Aslan Clan) Goals (Motivation)
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Aslan Clan) History & Background (Dossier)
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Aslan Clan) Culture & Society (Ethnology)
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Aslan Clan) Government & Poliitics (Leadership)
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Government) Leadership Structure
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Poliitics) Clan Allies & Enemies
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Aslan Clan) Technology & Trade
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Trade) Territorial Holdings
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Trade) Commercial Holdings
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Trade) Company Ties
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Trade) Interstellar Trade
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Trade) Research & Technology
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Aslan Clan) Military & Intelligence (Force Projection)
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Military) Ground Forces
No information yet available.
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Intelligence) Intelligence Agencies
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Aslan Clan) Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)
No information yet available.
Akatoiloh (Aslan Clan) References & Contributors (Sources)
- n/a
LE|Aslan|Aslan Clans|Institutions
Two small requests
First, in the previous incarnation of the wiki we discouraged the creation of the empty world articles. If you are going to create these articles, please do two things:
- look up the canon world information on TravellerMap and include it in the UWP template. This would include the UWP (parameters uc, popc, zonec if needed), and the primary, belts, and GGcount parameter values.
- Add the summary paragraph included in the other world articles. It should be pretty obvious how that was written.
Second, I would like to ask to try the "Show Preview" functionality when you edit articles. I know it is a different workflow. Do this by pressing the "Show Preview" button (rather than the "Save Page" button) while you are editing the article. This will show the article as it would appear, and you can continue to edit it. The reasons for this is to keep the Recent Changes list a little smaller, which makes reviewing it for changes (like the talk page requests) faster and easier.
Thanks. Tjoneslo (talk) 18:47, 6 May 2015 (EDT)
- Yes, Tjoneslo, I will work on both points. I don't always have access to the traveler map so I may have to do those tasks at two different times in stages. Thanks. Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 01:29, 7 May 2015 (EDT)
- Do you have a spreadsheet listing of all of the worlds? Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 01:29, 7 May 2015 (EDT)
- I do not. I download the complete sector data files from the original source: Zarushagar sector data Tjoneslo (talk) 08:23, 7 May 2015 (EDT)
- Honestly, I'm not 100% sure how the summary was written. I can guess, but would appreciate an explanation when you get a chance as I'm not sure. Please. Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 01:31, 7 May 2015 (EDT)
- The format is:
- A <Remarks> world located in the <subsector link> of <sector link>. <world name link> is a member of <polity link>[, and serves as the capital|sector capital|subsector capital]. [The system hosts a Naval Base|Scout Base.]
- The <Remarks> are a list of the Trade classification code names, based upon the codes in the world. For example, if the remarks for the world are "Lo Ni Po", the <remarks> should read "Low population, non-industrial, poor".
- The text in the brackets "[]" should be included only if it applies to that world.
- If you have specific questions about this, let me know.
- Thank you for your work Tjoneslo (talk) 08:23, 7 May 2015 (EDT)
- The format is:
Thanks Thomas, I appreciate your time and patience and I get up to speed in assisting you with this colossal project. As an aside, I have been involved with all of the Wiki projects as an unregistered user and "lurker". I decided this year that I would register and do more than small-level grammar edits. I would try to be a major asset to the site. Thank you for helping me to fulfill this goal and really cooperate and collaborate with you and the others. Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 08:30, 7 May 2015 (EDT)
- Over the last couple of days, after you wrote that you would work on this problem, you've made 193 edits to Zarushagar Sector/data. That should have been half a dozen edits at most: one big one that hopefully included every change you wanted to make (it seldom does, though) and then maybe half a dozen corrections when you spotted something you'd overlooked. Evidently you need to work a lot more on it. Rancke (talk) 06:52, 9 May 2015 (EDT)
Hi Rancke, I appreciate your input, but I'd really prefer that you write me this sort of thing off the boards. My E-mail is Maksim underscore Smelchak at that Yahooo place. I do have my post count down and am working in it. It takes people time to change habits. I an no different. I am trying to be very patient here, but it feels more like you are trying to manage me than contribute yourself. So, I'll be up front with you:
- I want to contribute to the site. That's important to me. I'm doing that. Lots of new content and lots of the analytical stuff that Thomas is so good at.
- I work with and under the guidance of Thomas, the head admin and guy in charge of this outfit. He can verify that to you. We communicate on and off the board. He's a Darth Vader to my Stormtrooper.
- I am also happy to work under your guidance.
- Content is most important to me, not style or aesthetics.
- So, I am happy to change style or aesthetics to suit you or others, especially if it helps to inspire you or otherwise makes you happy. And persuades you on a personal, voluntary level to contribute to the Wiki.
- So, I'll re-hash the old argument that predates this Wiki: What des it matter how many edits or exactly how it gets done if it gets done?
- For Thomas, it matters because he tracks everything and less edits makes it easier to track. So, I'm working to meet his goals and preferences. Sometimes I work on projects that he chooses.
- Why does it matter to you how I input or create data? I understand the content thing and am complying with your wishes there. What's the other part of the story? Please share.
This is something I do for fun and to give (back) to the community; I do not get paid to do this. It is not a job. I'll work within the community and rules, but I do not need this to turn into a job, with regulations, inspection managers, compliance lawyers, and all that sort of thing. That's my day job. I would like this to stay fun and light-hearted.
Thank you. Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 08:20, 9 May 2015 (EDT)
- Additionally, all you work will be overwritten next time the trade map generation is executed again. Check the Talk:Zarushagar Sector/data page for details. It's a good idea to check the discussion page before editing anything (though honesty compels me to admit that I forget that myself more often than not ;-) ). Rancke (talk) 06:52, 9 May 2015 (EDT)
Hi Rancke, I think the Zarushagar Sector/data is really useful. Its helped me to fill out numerous new planet entries to fill out the sector (No one had done them before) and still have the UWP and PBG data. Thomas requested that specifically. Whether it gets overwritten or not, its already provided value. It's also helped us to find astrographic conflicts, find needs for disambiguation pages, and other useful things. Don't trust me. Ask Thomas. Good and useful things are getting done.
If you just dislike style or aesthetics, please let me know, I'm happy to change things to your taste. Again. And I happily concede the point that your requests are not just your tastes. There is a significant number of others that agree with you and share your preferences. There is also a significant number of others that do not agree with you. Traveller fans are like cat herders: we're all individuals with preferences and tastes that often do not agree.
Or, better yet, do you have suggestions for things you've always wanted done to the blog, but never had the time to do the boring data entry ("plug and chug") part, please tell me and I'll assist you, under your direction, to help get your projects of preference done. I just want to create and contribute. If your goal is also to create and contribute, I'm with you. If you have a different goal, I'm not so sure. Don already governs questions of canonicity and all that. Let's talk off-board. I'd love to chat more and combine our efforts.
By the way, I have browsed through much of the discussion page. I did not memorize it nor am I well-versed in every entry. But I do listen and ask questions. Are there discussions you'd like me to be aware of? Your CotI box is still overfull and does not allow you new messages. Thank you for bringing that point to my awareness. It is appreciated. Thank you, Hans.
Thank you. Maksim-Smelchak (talk) 08:20, 9 May 2015 (EDT)