Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24081824-20160718235446/@comment-27496045-20160821162332

Here's an update of the list, which includes any new suggestions since the first list and stuff I thought should be added while I was writting this. Anything new is in italics, and I added examples for suggestions that needed examples. I also reworded some of the suggestions from the first list, which changed their meaning slightly to better fit what was actually meant when they were suggested.

Problem 1: Wiegenlied and Cloture (and links to translations in general)

A. Do not link to the Wigenlied and Cloture translations or any bad translation.

B. Link to bad translations when they are the only ones available, but add a disclaimer, and always use the best translations available.

C. Link to Pricechecktranslations's translations of the novels.

D. Don't link to translations at all.

Problem 2: We need better translations in general

A. Servy's Skype translation group be more transparent and accountable on the wiki.

B. Cut down on padding and be more vague when using a less than stellar translation as a source.

C. Create a list of easily accessible guidelines for how to determine translation quality.

D. Make sure that all translations the wiki uses are available to users who can't speak Japanese.

E. Create a list on the wiki containing translations giving a description of both their quality and completion.

F. All translators endorsed by the wiki must disclose their skill as a translator.

G. Hire a professional translator (would be very expensive and the translator would have to work closely with the wiki).

Problem 3: Article length

A. Cut down on padding and use more vague wording in articles regardless of translation quality.

B. Include a section on character articles that summarizes the History section (probably titled "Brief History" or "History Summary").

C. Do something more like Pandora Hearts so a summary of the History section would replace the opening paragraph. example

D. Include tabs.

E. Impose some kind of line limit for each section to discourage padding, including sections besides history.

Problem 4: How to include tabs

A. Include a separate History tab (and just a history tab).

B. Include tabs exactly how the Spanish wiki does it. example

C. Include tabs like the Spanish wiki except have the sections for Personality and Traits, Skills and Abilities, and Character Connections all under one tab.

D. Code tabs like the FNAF wiki so it works on mobile. example

Problem 5: The wiki stagnates without the admin

A. Have two admins; Servy and another admin who is a more qualified translator.

B. Create a list of miscellaneous rules and standards on the wiki that is easily accessible (probably somewhere on the navigation menu).

C. Create a checklist for the wiki that is easily accessible (also probably on the navigation menu).

''​D. Create a thread deadicated solely to policy changes.''

​When I next update the list, I might put it on a new thread for discussing any and all policy changes if people think such a thread should exist.