: (I'm all for badges and stuff because they look cool, but I hardly think that is absolutely necessary as sometimes other members would edit every minor thing just to get their edit counts up). [[User:FTWinchester|FTWinchester]] ([[User talk:FTWinchester|talk]]) 13:20, January 13, 2013 (UTC)
: (I'm all for badges and stuff because they look cool, but I hardly think that is absolutely necessary as sometimes other members would edit every minor thing just to get their edit counts up). [[User:FTWinchester|FTWinchester]] ([[User talk:FTWinchester|talk]]) 13:20, January 13, 2013 (UTC)
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*Thank you for your imput, [[User:FTWinchester|FTWinchester]]! You make some very good points! The extremely poor grammar and the lack of a uniformed tense are two of my biggest concerns as well. The other issues you bring up are also rather huge and definitely require addressing! Of them, the mixing of "head-canon" psuedo-fact and canon fact in articles and on other pages intended only for supportable, sourcable canon information (blogs and user pages are better suited for non-canon information) and the loose definition of what constitutes a page (and a category, for that matter) are the issues you mentioned that bother me the most.
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You guys need something to replace the Wikia logo at the upper left hand corner and a Wiki wide image to promote your wiki. If you need help, I'm here to offer assistance. --Destron Commander 07:27, 12 July 2008 (UTC)
hey we ALREADY had a logo, where is it?? I was on vacation and I didn't get a chance to visit this wiki, and now when I saw it where is the logo I made?? I can make another one. note: here i found the wiki_wide: http://supernatural.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Wiki_wide.png . Why isnt it on the page??Umairnadeem 12:23, 12 July 2008 (UTC)
I think that when the Wikia pages got the new appearance about a month ago, the logo got removed. Kyle Nin 16:55, 12 July 2008 (UTC)
alright.. i think we have a problem. i did some research and found out that the req. logo sized was changed about a month ago, and the wiki_wide i have is too big because of the required size change. I got a new computer but now i dont have my graphics software (mac. fireworks) soo... itll take some time to be back on again.. sorrry. Umairnadeem 12:39, 17 July 2008 (UTC)
Powers
Alright I keep seeing people putting in extremely powerful powers like Omnipotence in Gabriels powers.
Gabriel does not have Omnipotence. Omnipotence is having Unlimited Power, not even Lucifer and Michael have that otherwise Lucifer could easily step out of hell, snap his fingers and destroy everything including God and Death. People! You need to stop naming the powers things like Omnipotence, Omniscient and other powers like it. This also goes for powers like what the Antichrist had, I seen before that someone put Telekinesis and said that he created a Earth Quake by Clenching his fist, that's not Telekinesis, that's Terrakinesis. Most of the powers need to be renamed because a lot of their names are false. I'm gonna start renaming some of the powers, like I said before stop giving the characters false names and find the name that actually says what they are.
SPN Last Author Standing
Like to write? Love Supernatural ? Great! There is a new challenge, called spn_las, where you write a fanfic of at least 100 words every two weeks based on a different prompt. Then they get voted on and the person with the least votes is out that week and the person with the most is safe next week. Until you have one author standing who wins! What do you win? A snazzy graphic and a $10 GC to Amazon or Barnes & Noble. You don't even need to be a GREAT writer!
I am a fairly new, but active member of the Supernatural wiki, and I've got a few things I'd like to contribute, and swear to keep my word.
The first thing I'd like to contribute is giving it a new look. I think now of all times seems to be quite a perfect time for revamping the wiki's blank standard look. I specialize in making designs for the skin and themes of sites like these, and I'd like to change things up a bit with this wiki. I'd also like to keep the information up to date and informative, without anything too spoiler-ish.
I've attemped to contact the last active Admin, or even bring the idea around to an active, but nobody's responding, and yet I've got a lot of good ideas I'd like to contribute to this Wiki. So I would like to take on the role of developing the Supernatural wiki further. Now, I'm calling all active users out there to discuss: who should the next Admin be for the Supernatural wiki?
Hi! I'm new on here as well and I completely agree with you: this Wiki needs a complete revamp. I've just checked out the Admins' Contributions and the latest edit from one of them is September. Perhaps we should try leaving a message on their Talk Pages. If they don't reply, then perhaps we should contact the Central Wiki. I would like to become an Admin as well.
There can be. On the Charmed Wiki, there are 3 Bureaucrats and 4 Sysops. I've sent the Supernatural Wiki Admins messages but none of them have replied me.
What is your favorite pagan god? For me, it is the Vanir in season one's episode Scarecrow.
PLAGARISM
It has been bought to my attentiont that a number of the episode summaries on this site have been copied in their entirety from www.supernaturalwiki.com (many of which I wrote myself). Please remove this content and write your own summaries. Please note that the terms of the Wikia site state that "You may not submit content to the Service that you did not create or that you not have permission to submit." Jules Wilkinson Supernatural Wiki Administrator
Hiii!
Is there any brazilian editor?? Please, contact me, I'm trying to make a portuguese version!
6 seasons and still going strong,this show has changed a lot since first season.Season 6 is getting interesting and the executive producers have promised an awesome finale,but so far which season do you think is supernatural's best season? my favourite is the 2nd....what about you guys?
I honestly think season five was the best season, but season six is a special season to me. I really, really liked that season, and I look forward to season seven. Thesilentpoethosea 01:01, July 9, 2011 (UTC)
Creatures
Is 'creatures' the right term to describe God? as well as other beings under this list?
The word amortality means having never been born, and can't die.. To me, this seems like God and Death would be considered that, as they've always existed. Also, it's separate from immortality, in that immortals could've been born, they're just unable to die.. So, should I, or should not create this? -- ImperiexSeed, 10:01 PM, October 15th 2011
In the episode "Shut up, Dr. Phil" when Dean says "Clean up on Aisle Seven" after they discover the decapitated girl, is this a reference the movie "Se7en"? (The connection being a decapitated head)
Eve and Others Missing from Front Page
Is there a reason why so many other creatures are missing from the front page? Eve immediately comes to mind. But what about legends like Hookman, Kitsune, etc. Is it because listing all the monsters would make it too cluttered? If so, I still think at least Eve deserves a mention given that she was the "Big Bad" for Season 6.
I agree. I don't see any reason for her to not be there. It's already really cluttered, but considering she was an important antagonist (more than Doc Benton, for example), she deserves some sort of mention... Also, I removed a spam ad that was here. Jmflaig (talk) 03:23, September 7, 2012 (UTC)
Friendly reminder that I still can't see Eve on the front page.
I know several things about the concepts of designing, evil creatures, Wikia and high English, therefore I wish to aid with the website. Yet, my help is limited being just a guest, even with an account. So, if it not much of a bother, I would like to become an admin and maximize the potential this website has.
All the best,
Kratos Jr.
Archangels
I dont like the fact that two archangels die, lets hope they (or at least Gabriel) are being resurected by God in the following seasons. Gabriel was a cool character that I think is important. This is just my point of view. Anyone else who thinks the same?
Yeah, I loved him too. But....unfortunately, I don't see him coming back. -- ImperiexSeed, 2:49 PM, June 30th 2012
He should though, God resurrected Castiel at least twice, so why not one his Archangels? they are kinda like literal Brothers and have seen god, Raphael (who never mentioned Gabriel and vice-versa was abit of a jerk and killed cass once and maybe god dislikes that) was like i said, a jerk, but Gabriel is one of the only angels to appreciate humanity which would make god proud, and Gabriel sacrificed himself for sam and dean, they are Gods true children kinda, say he should be resurrected.
Castiel's been resurrected because he's God's favorite, for probably his fierce loyalty/devotion and humanity. Similarly to Michael, Raphael's willing to do anything to bring about paradise on Earth by Michael defeating Lucifer, and Raphael completely lost faith in God, so I don't see God resurrecting him, although Cas, in absorbing all of Purgatory's souls, did claim to be a new better God, mocking his very name, but yet God saved him yet again, so I guess he could resurrect any one of them. Gabriel, however, was true and sincere, I thought. -- ImperiexSeed, 11:27 PM, August 14th 2012
Sources for Anna Milton
Could someone please provide the sources for some of the conjecture on Anna Milton's page? Specifically, the statement, "Her character was intended to replace Castiel, who was supposed to be killed by Alastair in "On The Head Of A Pin", as Dean's angelic guide. Due to Castiel's immediate popularity with critics and fans alike, much of Anna's role was given to him instead and she was eventually removed from the series entirely. "
I have never before heard this in the year I've spent being a part of the Supernatural fandom. That is in no way to say that it isn't true or likely; rather, I would appreciate the sources from which this came so I may investigate further.
(I am new to this wikia business, and I hope I'm doing this right. Jmflaig (talk) 02:22, September 7, 2012 (UTC))
Sources in General
Pardon the douple-posting, but I felt this warranted a new topic, separate from the Anna Milton one.
Looking through this Wikia, I've noticed that there are a lot of unsubstantiated pieces of so-called "trivia". Some of these are most likely from "behind the scenes", stated during interviews or conventions. I know that it will be a lot of work, but I propose that we begin adding sources to such things. For example, if Misha Collins mentions something major and previously unheard of at ChiCon, please mention that (and, if available, provide links to where you obtained such information).
Regarding comments made about one character from another, I think we should mention which episode said comments were made in. For example, from Dean Winchester's Trivia section, I would very much like to know which episode Sam declared that Dean knows "all of Clint Eastwoods (sic) movies".
Although it will be difficult, I also propose removing anything that a source cannot be found for. Deletion would not be necessary if there's some way to simply hide it from what non-registered users can view. Basically, let's cite our sources. This will make it much easier to look at quotes and quips in-context; it will also raise the standard and the validity of what gets published. Jmflaig (talk) 02:40, September 7, 2012 (UTC)
Consistency in "Trivia" and "Notes" Sections; Add a "Conjecture" Section
Provided I don't think of anything else, this should be my last consecutive post on the Talk page (for now).
I've noticed that on some character pages, a "Trivia" section is present; on others, a "Notes" section is present. As a first order of business, I propose we specifically define which each category should contain and keep everything consistent.
Next, I propose that we establish a new section, aptly titled something like "Conjecture". This section is where unsubstantiated theories would be placed. A few examples of what I mean are the following posts on Anna Milton's page, under the "Notes" section:
"Some fans argue that Michael merely destroyed Anna's vessel and sent her back to Heaven rather than kill her. Support for this claim include her wings not being shown (angels who have been permanently killed off are sometimes shown with their wings burnt into their surroundings) and other characters not referring to her as being dead. However, she has not since reappeared and not all angels that are killed have their wings shown: all of the lower-level angels, Balthazar, Raphael, and Hester also do not show their wings."
"Her debut in Season 4 as a fallen angel without power arguably sets up Castiel being depowered from being cut off from Heaven in Season 5. However, there are some discrepancies: Anna loses all of her grace at once yet still retains some of her powers over twenty years later whereas Castiel loses his grace more gradually but ends up completely powerless by the fifth season finale. It may be that she retained some of her power because she was Castiel's superior and thus more powerful, similar to how Lucifer lost none of his powers when he fell. "
Both of the above can be argued for against and without any canon answer. Therefore, they are purely theory and conjecture, and should be in such separate section. Jmflaig (talk) 02:59, September 7, 2012 (UTC)
My only disagreement with your proposals is the addition of a "Conjecture" section as speculation (i,e. theories) is generally prohibited on this wiki aside from talk pages or blogs. To quote ImperiexSeed, "Look, all speculation does is twist concrete info into something that's based on opinion or preference, which isn't helpful.", and I firmly agree with that statement as I believe for any wiki to be fully accurate, editors can not blur the line between fact and speculation. 108.225.237.8 08:29, September 7, 2012 (UTC)
You make a very valid point! I'm sorry I didn't realize that speculation wasn't allowed here. I just joined yesterday!
I agree with you. You're very right, especially if this wiki is supposed to be subjective. But then, I must ask - what will happen to all the speculation like the ones I've quoted above? Will it be wiped?
In a manner of speaking, yes. In fact, I have already removed the speculation on the Anna Milton page you spoke of. However, I am definitely in favor of your proposal to defining what each catagory should contain for consistency, so I highly suggest you continue proposing it. On a final note, welcome to the wiki and I hope you enjoy editing here. 107.194.22.7 07:04, September 8, 2012 (UTC)
HOME PAGE NEEDS TO BE KEPT UP WITH.
For one, clicking on the pic for whats up tiger mommy leads to survival of the fittest, and clicking on the pic for we need to talk about kevin does nothing. Winchester7314 (talk) 23:44, October 4, 2012 (UTC)
Monocolored demon?
Just a question, why is Samhain called as a 'monocolored-eyed' demon? Doesn't monocolor mean one or single hued? If any, it applies to any other demon except for Samhain, as we can see differences in the colors of his iris and pupils. Anybody care to shed me some light on this?
Again, I suggest you adress it to an admin directly on their talk page as that is the best way anything to their immediate attention. If he/she does not respond for a peroid of time, than you can just seek help from another. I may have perviously gave ImperiexSeed as an example, but I would actually suggest you inform Calebchiam as he has always responded to my messages within at least the next day. 108.247.151.170 08:09, November 6, 2012 (UTC)
Calling All Active Users and Admin
Let me introduce myself. I'm Sybil. I have a background in webdesign and a Bachelor's Degree in English/Creative writing. I've been doing Wikia for a while, as a hobby while I pursue my Master's in Forensic Psychology, and am an Admin on the Merlin Wikia and I've decided to work on this Wikia as well because Supernatural is one of my favorite shows and, honestly, because this Wikia needs work. I may not be an Admin on this Wikia, but I am devoted to making the Supernatural Wikia the best it can be!
I can certianly tell that a ton of work has gone into this Wikia already! It looks sleek and the design is a beautifully dark reflection of the show, using the Season 8 Title Card as inspiration. The pages have a lot of good information as well! And it has fairly up-to-date information, including brief teaser-summaries of the next two episodes scheduled to air!
I can practically hear you wondering, "Sybil, if it is so great, why did you say it needs work? Why are you wasting my time?"
Well, let me just say that this Wikia, as it is right now, is pretty good! But, it could be supernaturally awesome!
All it needs is a little polishing!
So, what does polishing entail?
Polishing starts with knowing what has to be polished. I doubt Sam and Dean would waste time polishing their shoes if their knives are what need polishing! However, if they are dressing as Feds, polished shoes would make their ensemble complete. Similarly, we need to know what to polish before we start.
Knowing what to polish:
I highly recommend first just browsing around the Wikia (as I'm sure the majority of you have done numerous times before). As you do so, make a note (I like to type a note in my Notepad program, but scribbling down a note by hand works better for some) of everything you notice that bothers you. Include anything and everything, even things that you don't know how to fix/improved, those you aren't sure can be fixed/improved, and the things you think my be so knit-picky and miniscule that nobody else will be bothered by them.
Example - My List:
difficult to find Admins
some typos and common mistakes in Templates and other common page features
for instance: Template:Seasonsbox
major grammar errors in majority of random Articles I clicked on
Inappropriate placement of some pages in certain Categories (ie: some (clearly RP) blog posts placed in categories intended to sort characters and creatures that are canon to the Supernatural show, anime, books, and comic, not for fan-created characters - see the Categories for: Creatures, Archangel, God's Creations, Angels, Garth, Ghostfacers, etc.)
If you can go ahead and fix anything on it, then start polishing! :D
If you have things on your list that you can't do (either because you don't feel comfortable changing it without discussing it first, or you don't have time to handle it right now, or you don't have clearance/permission to edit it (ie: you're not an Admin), or you don't know how), then put those things (politely, please) in a comment to this post, in your own talk topic or blog post, or contact an Admin with yourr suggestions and maybe another user will be able to polish it! Remember, we can only make the Supernatural Wikia supernaturally awesome by working together, just like Sam and Dean work better as a team!
I also recommend looking at other Wikias to see both what you think they do well and what they do poorly. Look for things other Wikias do orr have that we should too! For instance: some Wikias give Achievement Points to users for being active and users can earn Badges for particular accomplishments (see Fig.1). I've also seen fanfiction sections/collections on some Wikias..
A good active Wiki is the Merlin Wiki, but there are tons of good ones! Just look up your favorite shows and/or books and I'm sure you'll find some worth checking out!
Polishing, like knife cleaning, requires the proper tools. Sam aand Dean use oil, a cloth, and a sharpening stone.
Here are the tools I recommend for polishing a Wikia:
"i" before "e," except after "c" and in words like "'neighbor" and "weigh"
tense should stay the same - past tense is best (remember we don't have angels to help us time-travel, so our grammarr should
I know it seems like a lot.
And it is. But, if we all pitch in annd workk together, we can make the Supernatural Wikia supernaturally awesome!
Everyone can help polish the Supernatural Wikia!
Your friend, Sybil 71.76.19.235 16:01, January 13, 2013 (UTC)
Comments
"Well, let me just say that this Wikia, as it is right now, is pretty good! But, it could be supernaturally awesome!"
I actually agree with you on this. My major gripes in this wiki are the more-than-sporadic presence of incorrect grammar, not to mention the use of proper tenses in writing. I've seen other wikis use only the past tense (at least on narratives and episode summaries), but our wiki seems to take more liberty than that. I think the community should really look more into these two problems to make the articles a bit more streamlined. I have also some other qualms on certain pages including 1) some data that are only tangentially relevant, 2) the liberal, and sometimes subjective, use of canon and non-canon information to suit a personal view on an article or page, and 3) vague criteria on what necessitates a page--but see in this wiki, some changes require or sire days-long debates that rarely achieve fruition.
(I'm all for badges and stuff because they look cool, but I hardly think that is absolutely necessary as sometimes other members would edit every minor thing just to get their edit counts up). FTWinchester (talk) 13:20, January 13, 2013 (UTC)
Thank you for your imput, FTWinchester! You make some very good points! The extremely poor grammar and the lack of a uniformed tense are two of my biggest concerns as well. The other issues you bring up are also rather huge and definitely require addressing! Of them, the mixing of "head-canon" psuedo-fact and canon fact in articles and on other pages intended only for supportable, sourcable canon information (blogs and user pages are better suited for non-canon information) and the loose definition of what constitutes a page (and a category, for that matter) are the issues you mentioned that bother me the most.
As for the difficulty in making changes to the wikia because such changes are debated for a long time, there isn't an easy way to fix this because, no matter what, it is impossible to make everyone happy. I've seen some sites have polls about big changes to the site (both prior to and after those changes). This provides a roughly accurate picture of how active users feel about thhose major changes. If the majority votes to make the change, it is made. Then, if the majority votes that they dislike a change that has been made, the site is reverted to how it was prior. On other wikias, I've seen a policy that small changes (like page edits or adding a page that fits the defnition of an appropriate page) can be done by any registered user without discussing it, medium changes (like editing page names, adding categories, etc.) can be done by any registered user as long as a certain number of Admmins (anywhere from 1-5) approve it, and large changes (editing the wikia's layout/organization, etc.) can be done by any Admin as long as a certain number of other Admin (anywherefrom 1-3) approve.
I, personally, like the badges because they encourage active participation in the wikia and reward active, hard-working users. I can see (and have witnessed) how some make pointless edits just to get more points and badges, but in my experience it is worth it because just as many users are honest aand earnest with their edits and are rejuvenated in their attempt to better the wikia by the prospect of being recognized and rewarded for their hard work.
