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*It'd be nice to get a vector image of the standard Pirate flag for this wiki. There should be a PNG at least in the files section. Can someone with server access (aka matuck) point to that file? [[User:Brady|Brady]] 03:03, 3 May 2012 (EDT) | *It'd be nice to get a vector image of the standard Pirate flag for this wiki. There should be a PNG at least in the files section. Can someone with server access (aka matuck) point to that file? [[User:Brady|Brady]] 03:03, 3 May 2012 (EDT) | ||
**I can upload a vector image if someone enables upload of a vector file format. [[User:QuazarGuy|QuazarGuy]] ([[User talk:QuazarGuy|talk]]) 00:43, 18 October 2012 (EDT) | **I can upload a vector image if someone enables upload of a vector file format. [[User:QuazarGuy|QuazarGuy]] ([[User talk:QuazarGuy|talk]]) 00:43, 18 October 2012 (EDT) | ||
| + | ***I'm going to work on opening up access to admin and bureaucrat. I do not think that Matuck and Caleb are interested in the wiki enough to be actively working on this. [[User:Sacha|Sacha]]Oct 25, 2012 | ||
== Theme == | == Theme == | ||
| − | The standard theme is a bit too boring and claustrophobic. I requested information from PPDE on getting a copy of the [http://wiki.piratenpartei.de/Hauptseite theme Germany uses]. Unless someone else has a better idea? [[User:Brady|Brady]] 03:04, 3 May 2012 (EDT) | + | * The standard theme is a bit too boring and claustrophobic. I requested information from PPDE on getting a copy of the [http://wiki.piratenpartei.de/Hauptseite theme Germany uses]. Unless someone else has a better idea? [[User:Brady|Brady]] 03:04, 3 May 2012 (EDT) |
| − | + | ** Personally, I use [http://www.pirate-party.us/wiki_src/index.php?title=Main_Page&useskin=modern "modern"] skin on here. But a pretty default skin would be nice. Aside from Modern,I like the [http://paulgu.com/wiki/GuMax gumax] skin and there are some good ones [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Gallery_of_user_styles here] --[[user:Itspara | Itspara]]<sup>[[User talk:Itspara |Talk!]]</sup><sub>[[Special:Contributions/Itspara | edits]]</sub> 22:33, 30 August 2012 (EDT) | |
| + | ***That theme looks great, I can work on the colors and get our standard purple up in here to customize the look a little bit. I would like to not just have a skin but have more than that as well. [[User:Sacha|Sacha]]Oct 25, 2012 | ||
== Other wikis == | == Other wikis == | ||
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* Could we have a link to [[Library]] under navigation? [[User:QuazarGuy|QuazarGuy]] ([[User talk:QuazarGuy|talk]]) 00:41, 18 October 2012 (EDT) | * Could we have a link to [[Library]] under navigation? [[User:QuazarGuy|QuazarGuy]] ([[User talk:QuazarGuy|talk]]) 00:41, 18 October 2012 (EDT) | ||
| + | **I think that we should put it under navigation and on the main page under resources. I also think that we should get rid of current events. [[User:Sacha|Sacha]]Oct 25, 2012 | ||
* Would it be possible to allow users to choose a default state and have a direct link to that state's main page under navigation? [[User:QuazarGuy|QuazarGuy]] ([[User talk:QuazarGuy|talk]]) 00:41, 18 October 2012 (EDT) | * Would it be possible to allow users to choose a default state and have a direct link to that state's main page under navigation? [[User:QuazarGuy|QuazarGuy]] ([[User talk:QuazarGuy|talk]]) 00:41, 18 October 2012 (EDT) | ||
| + | **I'm not sure but that is fascinating, I will ask Caleb and Itspara [[User:Sacha|Sacha]]Oct 25, 2012 | ||
* Add a section called External Links with a link to the website, Twitter, FB, G+, etc. [[User:QuazarGuy|QuazarGuy]] ([[User talk:QuazarGuy|talk]]) 00:41, 18 October 2012 (EDT) | * Add a section called External Links with a link to the website, Twitter, FB, G+, etc. [[User:QuazarGuy|QuazarGuy]] ([[User talk:QuazarGuy|talk]]) 00:41, 18 October 2012 (EDT) | ||
| + | **I would rather that we have a page that has all the states information about that on one page and simply link to that. | ||
| + | [[User:Sacha|Sacha]]Oct 25, 2012 | ||
* Add a section for states' webpages and list them. Have the first link go to [[State Parties|State Contact Information]]. [[User:QuazarGuy|QuazarGuy]] ([[User talk:QuazarGuy|talk]]) 00:41, 18 October 2012 (EDT) | * Add a section for states' webpages and list them. Have the first link go to [[State Parties|State Contact Information]]. [[User:QuazarGuy|QuazarGuy]] ([[User talk:QuazarGuy|talk]]) 00:41, 18 October 2012 (EDT) | ||
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* How could we best utilize categories, sub-paging, templates, etc.? [[User:QuazarGuy|QuazarGuy]] ([[User talk:QuazarGuy|talk]]) 00:47, 18 October 2012 (EDT) | * How could we best utilize categories, sub-paging, templates, etc.? [[User:QuazarGuy|QuazarGuy]] ([[User talk:QuazarGuy|talk]]) 00:47, 18 October 2012 (EDT) | ||
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| + | == Uploadable Content == | ||
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| + | * Could we enable support to upload document type files like .doc(x), .pdf, .w/e? [[User:QuazarGuy|QuazarGuy]] ([[User talk:QuazarGuy|talk]]) 05:16, 19 October 2012 (EDT) | ||
| + | ::Yes, I believe someone with server access can [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuring_file_uploads enable] those file uploads. For files like pdf's we may want to use an online viewer (google doc viewer?) so users don't have to download the file for viewing. --[[user:Itspara | Itspara]]<sup>[[User talk:Itspara |Talk!]]</sup><sub>[[Special:Contributions/Itspara | edits]]</sub> 16:48, 22 October 2012 (EDT) | ||
| + | * We also need to allow upload of vector images like .pdf, .eps, .svg. [[User:QuazarGuy|QuazarGuy]] ([[User talk:QuazarGuy|talk]]) 05:18, 19 October 2012 (EDT) | ||
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| + | == Wiki Features == | ||
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| + | * I could use the ability to embed iframes. I need it to embed some special google maps that allow people to choose a congressional district, etc., for the purpose of organizing. [[User:QuazarGuy|QuazarGuy]] ([[User talk:QuazarGuy|talk]]) 05:34, 19 October 2012 (EDT) | ||
| + | **I am working on hunting down people to open up access to the Wiki. I dislike having to hunt down one person to do anything especially when that person doesn't really seem all that interested in the wiki. [[User:Sacha|Sacha]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:33, 26 October 2012
Logo
- It'd be nice to get a vector image of the standard Pirate flag for this wiki. There should be a PNG at least in the files section. Can someone with server access (aka matuck) point to that file? Brady 03:03, 3 May 2012 (EDT)
- I can upload a vector image if someone enables upload of a vector file format. QuazarGuy (talk) 00:43, 18 October 2012 (EDT)
- I'm going to work on opening up access to admin and bureaucrat. I do not think that Matuck and Caleb are interested in the wiki enough to be actively working on this. SachaOct 25, 2012
- I can upload a vector image if someone enables upload of a vector file format. QuazarGuy (talk) 00:43, 18 October 2012 (EDT)
Theme
- The standard theme is a bit too boring and claustrophobic. I requested information from PPDE on getting a copy of the theme Germany uses. Unless someone else has a better idea? Brady 03:04, 3 May 2012 (EDT)
- Personally, I use "modern" skin on here. But a pretty default skin would be nice. Aside from Modern,I like the gumax skin and there are some good ones here -- ItsparaTalk! edits 22:33, 30 August 2012 (EDT)
- That theme looks great, I can work on the colors and get our standard purple up in here to customize the look a little bit. I would like to not just have a skin but have more than that as well. SachaOct 25, 2012
- Personally, I use "modern" skin on here. But a pretty default skin would be nice. Aside from Modern,I like the gumax skin and there are some good ones here -- ItsparaTalk! edits 22:33, 30 August 2012 (EDT)
Other wikis
compare this wiki to others
- International http://wiki.pp-international.net/Pirate_Party_of_the_United_States
- German http://wiki.piratenpartei.de/Piratenpartei_USA
- Australian http://pirateparty.org.au/oldwiki/index.php/The_Pirate_Party_of_the_United_States
- Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirate_Party_(United_States)
H4ck3rm1k3 (talk) 17:40, 29 September 2012 (EDT)
- Could we have a link to Library under navigation? QuazarGuy (talk) 00:41, 18 October 2012 (EDT)
- I think that we should put it under navigation and on the main page under resources. I also think that we should get rid of current events. SachaOct 25, 2012
- Would it be possible to allow users to choose a default state and have a direct link to that state's main page under navigation? QuazarGuy (talk) 00:41, 18 October 2012 (EDT)
- I'm not sure but that is fascinating, I will ask Caleb and Itspara SachaOct 25, 2012
- Add a section called External Links with a link to the website, Twitter, FB, G+, etc. QuazarGuy (talk) 00:41, 18 October 2012 (EDT)
- I would rather that we have a page that has all the states information about that on one page and simply link to that.
SachaOct 25, 2012
- Add a section for states' webpages and list them. Have the first link go to State Contact Information. QuazarGuy (talk) 00:41, 18 October 2012 (EDT)
Wiki Organization
- How could we best utilize categories, sub-paging, templates, etc.? QuazarGuy (talk) 00:47, 18 October 2012 (EDT)
Uploadable Content
- Could we enable support to upload document type files like .doc(x), .pdf, .w/e? QuazarGuy (talk) 05:16, 19 October 2012 (EDT)
- We also need to allow upload of vector images like .pdf, .eps, .svg. QuazarGuy (talk) 05:18, 19 October 2012 (EDT)
Wiki Features
- I could use the ability to embed iframes. I need it to embed some special google maps that allow people to choose a congressional district, etc., for the purpose of organizing. QuazarGuy (talk) 05:34, 19 October 2012 (EDT)
- I am working on hunting down people to open up access to the Wiki. I dislike having to hunt down one person to do anything especially when that person doesn't really seem all that interested in the wiki. Sacha