Benutzer Diskussion:Mugen Power

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Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Welcome to Wikicars! 2 Infoboxes 3 Admin 4 Images 5 Acura NSX 6 Vauxhall 7 Pictures 8 Acura Advanced Sport Car Concept 9 Vandals! 10 I added a Category + Template 11 Gemballa Mirage GT 12 WHY??!?!??!?!?! 13 Re:Italic 14 Favor 15 Spyker Template Image Voting 16 Revamping our Pages 17 Bureaucrat Position 18 Spam Police 19 Honda Accord 20 Maybach Template Image Voting 21 NEW INFOBOX SYSTEM 22 Updating Wikicars

Welcome to Wikicars!

Hi there, Mugen Power, and welcome to Wikicars! I'm a regular moderator and contributor here, and when I notice on the recent changes log that a new editor has registered, I like to send them a welcome message - that's how I ended up on your talk page.

There are a few useful links that you might want to look at, designed to help newcomers to Wikicars learn the ropes:

• About Wikicars
• Wikicars FAQs

Here are a few templates on Wikicars that I find particularly helpful when I start a new page:

• Make Template
• Model Template
• Model Review Template

Here are a few features of Wikicars that I find particularly helpful:

• If you leave a message on a talk page, you can sign it with four tildes (~), which will automatically produce your name and a date stamp when you save the page.

• The "Show preview" button allows you to look at what your post will look like before you save it - that way, you can proofread what you've written and not have to back and correct spelling mistakes, failed links, etc.

• You can create a watchlist for yourself that will keep a record of any changes made to a page that interests you.

There are plenty of other features and facets of Wikicars, many of which I probably haven't even discovered myself, so have fun looking around and finding them.

If you need help, ask me on my talk page.

Again, welcome and thanks for adding to our community! Red marquis 22:03, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Nice to see you contributing! Thanks! LuvWikis 02:36, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Infoboxes

For future reference, here's wikicars' streamlined infobox:

{{{Image}}}
Mugen Power
{{{Marque}}}
aka	{{{aka}}}
Production	{{{Production}}}
Class	{{{Class}}}
Body Style	{{{Body Style}}}
Length	{{{Length}}}
Width	{{{Width}}}
Height	{{{Height}}}
Wheelbase	{{{Wheelbase}}}
Weight	{{{Weight}}}
Transmission	{{{Transmission}}}
Engine	{{{Engine}}}
Power	{{{Power}}}
Similar	{{{Similar}}}
Designer	{{{Designer}}}

Red marquis 22:03, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Admin

In my experience, i just showed enough dedication and frequency of edits that i was offered an admin role. try discussing this with User:PNiddy. Red marquis 00:42, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Hey Mugen Power, and a better late than never welcome to Wikicars! I read your question to Red Marquis. There are no true requirements to becoming an admin, but the general rule around here is to show effort, dedication and participate. There are a few questions I would like to ask you. First, what do plan to do with your admin powers? Second, why do you think you deserve to become an administrator? Enzo Worshipper ^{(Talk to me + Contribs)} 20:55, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Images

It depends on how you want to use it. if you're gonna place it in wikicars' standardised infobox simply type [[image:(image name).jpg|300px]]. But if you want to use it as a stand alone image you might want to type "|thumb|" in the middle. Typing "|right|" or "|left|" also allows you to control where in the page it will pop up: the left or right hand side. It is also important to take note of how many px (pixels) you use. It allows you to control the size of the image. we usually go with 300. It's the best in terms of working with the wide range of different computer monitors. Not too big and not too small. with stand alone images however, it's really left up to your own discretion. Red marquis 01:17, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Acura NSX

Nice image! (It is on the large side though...) :-) Enzo Worshipper ^{(Talk to me + Contribs)} 21:06, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Vauxhall

There is now. Basically, go to "edit", scroll to the very botoom of the page. then search for where it says "Template:List of (the name of the marque) Models" Then simply click on it. Then click on the template's edit page and look for where it says (insert logo here). simply insert the image where the phrase is located. erasing the phrase and adjusting the image size to between 170 to 190 px. that is our standard size for the manufacturer's page introductory logo. The you're all set. Red marquis 00:45, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Pictures

Awesome pictures of the Honda Legend and WOW. I love the one of the dog in the glove compartment! =) Out of curiosity, where are you getting these pix from? Just asking 'cause we gotta make sure we're not using copyrighted photos without consent. -Nidhi 21:41, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Acura Advanced Sport Car Concept

Why did you revert the image I put up? What is wrong with it? :-| Enzo Worshipper ^{(Talk to me + Contribs)} 19:59, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

Vandals!

I have taken care of the vandals. Thank you for the notification. It would have been easier if you were a sysop wouldn't it? (You have my support for sysopness) Enzo Worshipper ^{(Talk to me + Contribs)} 15:01, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

No problem. You are very deserving, You clearly have what makes a good sysop, I will try and see if I can make that happen. Enzo Worshipper ^{(Talk to me + Contribs)} 15:10, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

I added a Category + Template

Hi there, I just want to let you know that I added a category template and a {{helpme}} template and a category I created that follows it. Is it okay if we have it there? Invader Car 00:18, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

Gemballa Mirage GT

Try this image:

• --Enzo Worshipper ^{(Talk to me + Contribs)} 13:21, 4 April 2007 (UTC)

No problem. I uploaded that image long ago because to Gemballa Mirage GT is also one of my top picks. Enzo Worshipper ^{(Talk to me + Contribs)} 13:32, 4 April 2007 (UTC)

WHY??!?!??!?!?!

WHY IS EVERYTHING ITALIC????????? FIX THIS NOW!!!!!!!! OR ELSE I WON'T VISIT THIS SITE IN NON-ITALIC!!! Invader Car ^{(Talk to me please! + Go to the Edit Cafe! + Sign here in this page!)} 02:00, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

Re:Italic

My browser is actually seeing "italic" EVERYWHERE. What can I do to fix that italic problem? Invader Car ^{(Talk to me please! + Go to the Edit Cafe! + Sign here in this page!)} 12:30, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

Firefox, sir. Invader Car ^{(Talk to me please! + Go to the Edit Cafe! + Sign here in this page!)} 21:13, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

Favor

Sure. I'll see if i have time. I appreciate your comments. Red marquis 01:56, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

Here it is. Enjoy

Error creating thumbnail: sh: /usr/sfw/bin/convert: No such file or directory

Red marquis 10:05, 24 May 2007 (UTC)

Spyker Template Image Voting

Just so you know, we are currently holding elections for which image will grace the Spyker Template in Garage Talk. Your vote would be most appreciated.

- Red marquis 01:36, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

Revamping our Pages

Added four new ideas and removed one in the Pricing section. In case any of you would like to change your votes, now's the time.

Red marquis 06:00, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Bureaucrat Position

I would like to put forward my nomination for Bureaucrat Status. Besides being the most frequent contributor on this website, I am working on projects such as establishing an Anti-Spam bureau, and further renovation of our pages that I feel would require these Bureaucratic powers.

-Red marquis 03:09, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Spam Police

...Speaking of which, I would also like to officially announce the formation of the Spam Police program. Basically, a spam police is obligated to perform RC patrols everytime, he/she logs in. The point is a more organized way of dealing with these pests. There are two units to join into, Admin-Sysops, being that they hold more power, join the "Officer" Ranks, while members obtain "Deputy" status and will only be obligated to report such breach. I am planning to change this situation, though, if and when I recieve "Bureaucrat" status by granting members the power to block IP addresses and seize and protect "spam hotspots". For further information and to sign up, go to Wikicars' Anti-Spam HQ.

-Red marquis 03:32, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Honda Accord

Mugen, I recently uploaded a VERY large number of factory-sanctioned promo pics (fair use, don't worry) of the new 8th-gen 2008 Accord. Unfortunately, I'm not really very knowledgeable on the vehicle (or very good at writing articles, ashamedly) and seeing as you seem to specialize on all things Honda, I was wondering if you would kindly do some rewriting to update the page. There are a couple of links in the "External Links" section that lead to Honda's press release if you want to cultivate information for the article. Thanks in advance.

Red marquis 06:41, 21 August 2007 (UTC)

Maybach Template Image Voting

Maybach Template Image Voting

Just so you know, we are currently holding elections for which image will grace the Maybach Template in Garage Talk. Your vote would be most appreciated.

Red marquis 01:40, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

NEW INFOBOX SYSTEM

I have recently discovered how to format our infobox in similar fashion to Wikipedia's Master Template System whereby a we will no longer have to replicate the infobox again and again for each individual page. What will happen instead is that from this point on there will be a set of codes similar to the ones below that will act as a "surrogate" and where you will be filling out the basic information. It will replicate the "master template" on thepage but with the individual information you've written filled out on it. What this allows for is that if and when we finally decide to change the design/update the infobox we will no longer have to manually alter each infobox from page to page.

{{Infobox |
|Image = place image here in 300 pixels
|Marque = place marque here - not manufacturer
|aka = Type aka here, not up there
|Production = produced from when to when+total units made (optional)</nowiki>
|Class = denote market class
|Body Style = how many doors+how many seats+what type of body
|Length = length - type here
|Width = Width - type here
|Height = Height - type here
|Wheelbase = wheelbase - type here
|Weight = Weight - you get the point
|Transmission = transmission + drive
|Engine = engine
|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
|Similar = similar (competition)
|Designer = Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)
}}
Red marquis 08:31, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Updating Wikicars

Mugen Power, please help me petition the boffins at Internet Brands to upgrade the mediawiki software Wikicars is running on? We are still running on MediaWiki 1.6.5 when 1.12.0 is out already and includes lots of new toys including a feature I saw in Wikipedia where page editors need to type a confirmation code provided on the page before the edits will be accepted. That will help eliminate spambots and allow us to concentrate on other more important chores and be more productive for the site. Most of the time I now spend on Wikicars is me cleaning up the mess the vandals and spammers have done rather than updating the pages and improving its look and feel.

-Red marquis 07:48, 14 June 2008 (UTC)