Forum:Splitting the content namespace

So, after considering our options and talking to Morgoth1145 and Uberfuzzy (wikia staff) on IRC, i've decided that I think splitting the content namespace into several others would be benefitable. The current problem is that the namespace for Spore content is being filled with other things than content, in other words fiction. While there is nothing wrong with fiction, there is something wrong when you can't find what you're looking for because of it. The idea is to move the pages to a namespace appropriate to the kind of page, i.e. Creature, Vehicle, Planet, Fiction and etc. We can decide what these will be if (after) the vote is positive. With this system we will most importantly give fiction a proper place in the wiki, as well as making the page name tell what kind of content it is about.

18:16, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

Vote
{{+|Tucar1 13:31, 11 June 2009 (UTC)

Discussion
Please use this section for questions, opinions and comments. 18:16, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

Just use the now working Spore Fanon Wiki. It'll need some work but it's possible. TimeMaster 01:13, 2 May 2009 (UTC)


 * In my opinion, it will be too difficult to manage two different wikis when people want to write fiction (there) about their content (here) and so on. 01:40, 2 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Yes, i agree. It would be much easier to classify the Content pages as "Creatures","Vehicles" and such, and it would help distinguish between Content and just flat out Fiction, rather than managing two wikis -User:HerbisoarEmpire •Talk •Contributions 13:46, 2 May 2009 (UTC)


 * I definitely think it would be much easier to categorise them rather than have a completely separate wiki Dark Noo Noo 14:12, 2 May 2009 (UTC)


 * We seem to be getting an overwhelming positive response, though looking at the template TimeMaster chose and his comment I'm not sure he was meaning to agree. Were you?  15:13, 2 May 2009 (UTC)


 * His template on the Editor is a "-" oppose. Odd...-User:HerbisoarEmpire •Talk •Contributions 22:38, 2 May 2009 (UTC)


 * I did a mistake with css while updating the template, and if your css doesn't update, you will see the minus as a plus. Try clearing your browser cache. 22:51, 2 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Odd, I'd cleared it before but it did nothing. Oh well.  01:14, 3 May 2009 (UTC)


 * I am agianst it, as I beleive that it would complicate things far too much. Besides, There are wikis with 1000s of pages, and they do just fine! Just keep "content" and "general" pages seperate. Zaco V. Infinito


 * I do not understand how your second arguement is relevant. You aren't considered the fiction problem. Anyway, you should add your vote above here as well as comment. 18:45, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

its too late now, and a moot point, but @timemaster, you could have just asked that the old http://sporefanon.wikia.com that was closed and redirected here be reopened instead of creating sporefanfic.wikia.com. meh. --Uberfuzzy 23:12, 4 May 2009 (UTC)


 * I did ask three times over a span of about a month, though. But Timmyray1221 created another wiki for the same topic.  Also I am thinking we may move the whole content namespace over to the fanfic wiki possibly.  I am also fine with everyone else's choice. —Preceding signed comment added by TimeMaster (talk •contribs) 16:09, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

Try making the namespace thing, Fanon:(Name here) Venomclaw 20:25, 6 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Hey! Lets do it! We have a crushing victory! --Fedelede 01:23, 7 May 2009 (UTC)

I'm all for it, this wiki does need a little organizing. When I'm playing Spore I often need to look up some information on this wiki for tips and guidelines, and sometimes the right info becomes hard to find, so I think it might work. Furby98 19:13, 7 May 2009 (UTC)

I voted for this proposal BUT I would like to ask something; where do you draw the dividing line between an extensive content backstory and fan fiction? A few of my creations have large backstories which often links them to my other creations and while I have no problem with them being reclassified, I would like to know a bit more about this so I don't go creating a page in the wrong category. --Honiahaka 00.45, 24 May 2009 (GMT)

Which namespaces to add?
So, the general opinion seems positive. Now the question is which ones to add? My suggestions are
 * Cell
 * Creature
 * Building
 * Vehicle
 * Planet
 * Fiction

Did I forget anything important? In my opinion the fiction namespace shouldn't be used too much; if the fiction is about a creature/planet, then make it a subpage of it's parent page. Does anyone have any other opinions? 14:07, 14 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Oh dear, I really do wish I took a look at this earlier. Well, it seems I have no control on what happens to the page, other than suggesting stuff to add... If it is agreeable or possible, I personally think it would be good like...


 * Cell Stage, Creature Stage, Tribal Stage, Civilsation Stage, Space Stage, Creators & Editors, Creepy & Cute Content (maybe not), Galactic Adventures Content, Possible Expansions, General


 * It pretty much breaks all the sections into pages. I guess making it easier to navigate through. However, it might be nice to have a page with all of these seperate pages on it - links directing to these pages. All links to be on a single page so users can easily navigate through it. The first page may also have example content and such... -- Rebecca1208 21:00, 14 May 2009 (UTC)


 * We are talking about namespaces here. I.e. a one-letter prefix that says something about the content of the page. 21:46, 14 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Move all fiction to the fanon wiki, except for fanon that's extremely based on its creature. —Preceding signed comment added by TimeMaster (talk • contribs) 22:32, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

I suggest that we also include: star system, empire and captain (when GA is released). Wormulon 12:44, 1 June 2009 (UTC)


 * Oh, and don't forget the Maxis made flora content as well. Wormulon 12:46, 1 June 2009 (UTC)

I would structure it like this:
 * Cell
 * Creature
 * Building
 * Vehicle
 * Planet
 * Flora
 * GA (including/or)
 * Captain
 * Systems
 * Fiction

My two cents on how this should be formatted. -tmy2u 05:16, 6 June 2009 (UTC)