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Deleting

Hey, I proposed a userbox by creating a page for September 1, 2006. Is that what was meant by using today's date as a header? If not, could I prostitute my work and ask anyone reading this to click the link and check it out without risking banishment/mockery? Jwebb13 04:02, 2 September 2006 (UTC)

  • Incidentally, is there some kind of critical mass when it comes to userbox proposals? I've done a smuggler one, also, and I have ideas for a few more, but I don't want to keep throwing them out there until I get banned out of sheer irritation. Jwebb13 16:07, 2 September 2006 (UTC)
  • Aren't userbox proposals supposed to last for two weeks? Exp.Fl.Cmndr. Mitth'raw'nuruodo 01:41, 3 September 2006 (UTC)
    • That's what I read; I just don't want to propose too many at a time. Jwebb13Sith Emblem 14:04, 3 September 2006 (UTC)
  • All the current userbox template that are not official ones/(yet)are pretty useless,including the Twi'lek one.--SWME 15:24, 3 September 2006 (UTC)
    • It seemed to me that in the past, they provided information regarding who was supposed to be an expert on a certain subject, like Mandalorians or Clone Troopers, now its gone kinda overboard.Tocneppil 20:58, 3 September 2006 (UTC)
      • Yeah, judging by the reaction, I'm thinking about just pulling that one myself; Orn Free Taa kinda shot down the idea that "Twi'leks are hot," anyway.... Jwebb13 01:45, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
  • I'm trying my best. I had a collection serires that was wiped out by everyone. I thought that was helpful. --Jabbathehuttgartogg DesilijicEmblem-TheOfficialSWFactFile DesilijicEmblem-TheOfficialSWFactFile 21:00, 3 September 2006 (UTC)
    • The hardest part is trying to create a box that fits the guidelines and also isn't covered by a pre-existing box. Your collections box seemed to imply that the size of said collection equalled one's knowledge on Star Wars. The second try seemed better, but it was too soon after the first try, and there was still a connection between size of a collection = knowledge, and there were already boxes for levels of Star Wars know-how. I think if you try again in a few weeks and make the boxes just simple statements -nothing that sounds like the box user is better than anyone else- it might get better results. You can even be creative & say something like, "This user collects vintage Kenner figures." with a pic of the blue Snaggletooth figure. For the comics box, use a pic of the Giant-Size Star Wars comic that Marvel Comics put out in '77.Tocneppil 21:37, 3 September 2006 (UTC)
  • You have something........ See you on the page in a Few weeks. --Jabbathehuttgartogg DesilijicEmblem-TheOfficialSWFactFile DesilijicEmblem-TheOfficialSWFactFile 23:16, 3 September 2006 (UTC)

Support boxes

We've got a fair few support pages at the moment, but some factions are crying out "include me!" Anyone got a suitable picture for "this user supports Warlord Zsinj"? Cortle Steeze 22:07, 8 September 2006 (UTC)

  • What about the portrait under "The fall of Zsinj's Empire"? Darth Seth 15:40, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

Addition to the proposal rules

Does anyone else think that we should perhaps make it mandatory that users propose each of their new userboxes separately? Lately, a lot of new userboxes have been proposed in batches and I think that it isn't a very good way of doing things. It forces us to either accept all of the userboxes proposed or throw them all out regardless of their individual quality… –SentryTalk 00:32, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

Another suggestion

  • Shouldn't we make all those userboxes that aren't voted anymore become actual templates (the ones that have more supportive votes than objectional) and the ones that failed nomination wiped off the page immediately?! I mean,this page is clottered with old proposals!--SWME
    • I agree. Usually some of our admins will come in and clean up the extra stuff post haste. Or maybe even immediately. You could pop it up on the administrator's noticeboard if you feel it needs to be done. ;-) Atarumaster88 Jedi Order (Audience Chamber) 05:25, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
      • Okay!--SWME 14:05, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
  • Wait...Did someone already remove the userboxes from the page?--SWME 00:31, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
    • Yeah, Sentry took care of it. He's not an admin, but has more template/wikicode talent than many admins. Atarumaster88 Jedi Order (Audience Chamber) 00:36, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
      • I know! Sentry contributes like 1000 times a day and he's the #1 template-genious at this place!--SWME 14:29, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
        • (in G-Man's creepy voice) We'll see... about that. :) - Sikon 14:31, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
          • Thanks for the vote of confidence, but I think that Sikon knows quite a bit more about wikicode that I do. We have him to thank for the collapisble infoboxes, the era icons, and half a hundred other things that have made the wiki what it is today.–SentryTalk 21:38, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

Voting results

How can we find out if our proposed userbox was accepted as a template or not? I was away for a few days, and the time limit ran out on my pro-smuggler box. Where can I go to see which proposals have been accepted? Jwebb13HoloNetSith Emblem 03:57, 29 October 2006 (UTC)

Help

  • Could someone help me create a "This user supports Wookiees" userbox? So I could nominate it? Of course, I'll say thanks to the person who created the userbox, when I nominate it. - Yoshi626 00:50, 21 November 2006 (UTC)
    • I thought that already existed. Let me check it out; if it doesn't, I'll help you. – Aidje talk 00:59, 21 November 2006 (UTC)
      • yep, there isn't one (which seems odd). The process is rather simple, and it's described on the proposal page. You just need to pick two colors, an image, and some text. I'll give it a shot below. – Aidje

talk 01:48, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

Wookiees-Transparent This user supports Wookiees.
  • Good job! I've nominated it. - Yoshi626 02:30, 21 November 2006 (UTC)
  • What about one for this user does not know star wars is fiction?Lowbacca5 05:10, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

Template

I think we should have a "this user lives in the Star Wars universe and cannot distinguish fact from fiction" userbox.Lowbacca5 15:01, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

  • If we do, I recommend an image of Don Quixote, like we have one of the Camelot model for the userbox saying "This user knows the Star Wars universe isn't real"... which I can't seem to find at the moment, so it may have been blasted when I wasn't paying attention. In which case, nevermind. -BaronGrackle 18:44, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

I placed this comment here because I don't know how to make userboxes, so if everyone waits around for me to make it we will never have one. Just letting you know.Lowbacca5 19:32, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

  • I wasn't trying to be rude. Anyone? Help? Lowbacca5 16:52, 30 December 2006 (UTC)
    • I don't know where to point you to tell you how, so I'll just do it this way:

{{userbox|#HEX OF PIC BG|#HEX OF TEXT BG|[[IMAGE|40px]]|TEXT}} {{clear}}

Just fill in the capital letters with what you want. You can go here for HEX color codes. For text in the left box instead of a pic, instead of [[IMAGE|40px]], put the text. I hope this helps. -Solus (Bird of Prey) 18:03, 30 December 2006 (UTC)

Why...

If everyone supports every userbox, why even have these votes? — SparqMan Talk 18:25, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

  • Well, the "Black" Jedi one got shot down pretty heavily. Maclimes Zero (talk) Infinite Empire 18:27, 3 January 2007 (UTC)
  • I for one don't support every userbox. And there are some that have more "nay"-votes than "yay"-votes. KEJ 18:29, 3 January 2007 (UTC)
  • Look harder Sparq. Not all are. -- Riffsyphon1024 05:07, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
    • While some proposals are shot down, I seem to notice some users automatically vote "yes" to every single box that has been up for nomination, whether or not they themselves will actually use it or if it has a purpose. I don't know if this is because they are pro-userbox in general, or because of some other reason (maturity levels, maybe?). All I know is that it disturbs me, and I can see why Sparq asked the question he did. Maybe we should amend the rules to say that you have to state WHY you support the box when you vote, because this is just getting ridiculous. StarNeptuneTalk to me! 05:19, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

History

Should we start a history page at Wookieepedia:Userbox proposal/History to keep track of failed and successful nominations? —Xwing328(Talk) 05:39, 4 January 2007 (UTC)

  • I think that would be extremely helpful. - breathesgelatinTalk 00:13, 7 January 2007 (UTC)
    • Agreed. I've had to throw away alot of submissions with nowhere to put them. -- Riffsyphon1024 06:29, 7 January 2007 (UTC)
      • I agree as well. --Yoshi626 06:30, 7 January 2007 (UTC)
        • OK, I'll get one started soon at the link above. —Xwing328(Talk) 16:51, 12 January 2007 (UTC)

What Box's are realy needed

I like making them so i thought i would ask. Joker1138(Mandalore) Neo-Crusader emblem

  • Check Template. I'll tell you if I get around to making it, but I've been pretty busy latley.Lowbacca5 17:38, 7 January 2007 (UTC)


Wizards Userboxes

Just wondering whether the RPG, Miniatures and TCG boxes are able to be put up as official ones now since the majority is to make them and it is well past the decision date. -NighthawkLeader 03:56, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

Asking for Approval/Assistance

I am not very good at making userboxen...How 'bout a user box along the lines of "This user edits articles" or something along that line? 'Edit' here refers to changes in spelling and English conventions as opposed to content. Thanks. Grand Moff Rhell 01:48, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Edit This user edits articles and can hopefully fix this one the way he or she wants. Here you go Azzt Rhell.

—Xwing328(Talk) 01:50, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

  • "Changes in spelling and English conventions" is probably along the lines of copyediting or proofreading, if you're looking for a specific word. -BaronGrackle 23:55, 10 February 2007 (UTC)
  • There's one on my userpage where I refer to myself as a "Grammar Nazi;" it would seem to apply in this case, if anyone's curious. Jwebb13HoloNetSith Emblem 02:49, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
    • I prefer to think of it as "Grammar Paternal Autocrat" (play Hearts of Iron 2 for the joke). -BaronGrackle 15:27, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
Edit This user proofreads articles viciously and supports the inclusion of commas in their correct locations.

Thanks Xwing. That's my philosophy.:-)Grand Moff Rhell 13:16, 14 February 2007 (UTC)






SuperShadow

Speedy process

Can't we just speedy delete those that we know won't make it? Just like the rule says. -- Riffsyphon1024 05:19, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

  • This user supports that idea. This user also supports a "line in the sand" for "supports" userboxes; across that line, speedy deletion applies. The trick will be arriving at a consensus on where the line goes. Hm... Consensus... Gonk (Gonk!) 14:50, 13 April 2007 (UTC)
    • I agree these ones that have come up lately that have no real relevance need to be deleted so that it doesn't take up so much room and people don't have to waste their time on opposing them. Maybe have a separate section after oppose for "immediately delete" (or something like that) and then users have to give valid reasons why the userbox should be delete before the two weeks. That's the only way I can think of at the moment NighthawkLeader 07:02, 15 April 2007 (UTC)
      • Or have some people allocated for userboxes like the way the Inquisitorius are for FA's NighthawkLeader 07:27, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

Can you...

add this userbox 2 the proposles thing?

Help! If you need any help like how to make a userbox, or anything, ask and I will try to help

Any userbox can be added as long as it follows the rules listed on the proposals page, so yes it could be NighthawkLeader 02:11, 17 April 2007 (UTC)


Old userboxes

  • I've noticed that there are a fair few userboxes on the proposals page are well past their two week proposal time. Is this because a lot of them are too close to call and they've been left on for longer? NighthawkLeader 02:11, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
    • That, and people were to lazy to take care of them :-P Jorrel Wiki-shrinkable Fraajic 02:44, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
      • Oh ok thanks :D. Is anyone able to remove userboxes and if successful make them into official userboxes or is that only for admis to do? NighthawkLeader 03:37, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
        • Nope, anyone can do it. It just takes a lot of work - and I mean a lot - and that work takes time. And, since no one is assigned, it's all voluntary. Jorrel Wiki-shrinkable Fraajic 02:11, 20 April 2007 (UTC)
          • Ok thanks I'll keep that in mind. I know what you mean about the amount of time it takes though- I did a couple earlier this morning and it took ages NighthawkLeader 07:29, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

Old noms and inactivity here

This page is pretty inactive, but I'm going to try to cut down on that as best I can. I'll help out here some, removing inactive noms and creating new userboxes when they pass. Goodness know this page is slow. Just putting that out there, that I'll do some stuff here. Chack Jadson (Talk) 22:52, 30 September 2007 (UTC)

Um...

This will sound stupid, but what happens to the nominated userbox? I'm slightly confused what this whole thing is about. Darth Oompa Loompa 22:41, 24 February 2008 (UTC)

  • Once a nominated userbox makes it past the nomination and voting processes, a wiki-wide (and by wiki, I mean Wookieepedia) template, like the {{user aurebesh}} or {{user mods}} templates, which you can then place on your page. This helps keep space on your user page cleaner and more concise, and you don't have to make the long {{userbox|blah blah blah... }} coding for everyone of your userboxes. JorrelWiki-shrinkableFraajic 03:31, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

Thoughts?

Lumiya This user supports Lumiya's Sith.

does anybody think this would be acceptable? Steves490 06:37, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

  • Well it's a valid userbox and seems ok to be (though I can't guarantee it'll get through). But I can't see a need to propose a userbox to put up for the userbox proposal, so I recommend you put it up- the worst that can happen is it gets voted against :) NighthawkLeader 08:17, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
    • It'll get voted down. People are tired of "this user supports" things. Chack Jadson (Talk) 22:11, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
      • Yeah we could basically have a mini-vote here to see that no one will want it. -- Riffsyphon1024 05:17, 24 March 2008 (UTC)

Use today's date as a header?

What is that supposed to mean? Do I just create a new section named with today's date on the Userbox Proposal page under the thing that explains what to do? If not, then what?Nebulon B freak 21:08, 11 July 2008 (UTC)

  • Below is an example:

July 11, 2008 (Ends July 25, 2008)

U Userbox goes here

Support

  • (nominator's sig if they support their userbox)

Oppose

Comments

- NighthawkLeader 23:05, 11 July 2008 (UTC)

Redirect?

  • So has this policy been removed now? NighthawkLeader 06:09, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
    • As per the Mofference, yes. There's a list of things accomplished there, along with a log. Mainly, WP:UP was removed due to a mixture of misuse, inactivity, and a lack of good nominations. JorrelWiki-shrinkableFraajic 10:56, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
      • Ok thank you :). I can understand why it was removed- it was getting a little unneeded NighthawkLeader 11:03, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

Battle Droid Box

Battledroids BF This user thinks Separatist battle droids are awesome.


There could be sub-boxes, such as:

B1 YCDSW This user thinks B1 battle droids are awesome.


or:

SBD-CHRON This user thinks B2 super battle droids are awesome.


There could also be one for Droidekas. They could also be different colors (i just used the same colors as the normal droid box.)
--Brovie talk ? [1] 06:08, April 11, 2010 (UTC)

  • The feature has already been disabled. No more proposals are allowed. We already have {{user droid}}. -- 1358 (Talk) 06:26, April 11, 2010 (UTC)

Google Chrome Box

40px This user contributes using Google Chrome.


This would be added to the "Browser" section. There could also be a box for Chromium.
--Brovie talk ? [2] 06:18, April 11, 2010 (UTC)