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Bethel23

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  • Princess Leia Organa Solo-GLG
    Unpublished books
    Princess GLG Princess Leia Organa Solo-GLG

    Hello,

    I just wanted to let you know about a conversation I have had with one of the Wikia Contributors. (108.8.10.181) You can see the conversation on my message wall. Basically, the contributor said that the two articles he made D.W. the Whistler and D.W. Learns About Multi-Culturalism are just about books he would like to be published not books that are published. For this reason I have deleted the two pages. I hope this is okay.

    Princess GLG

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  • Princess Leia Organa Solo-GLG
    New Pages
    Princess GLG Princess Leia Organa Solo-GLG


    Hello,

    I just wanted to let you know that A Wikia Contributer (98.199.8.108) has been makeing new pages with no content. I'm not sure if this is exceptible or not.

    Princess GLG

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  • Mylittlewut
    Lexile range
    Wut Mylittlewut

    Hello, i saw your wikia in the featured section and i took a look, and from it it looks great but do you have a lexile range group? i know you have an age but a lexile range for books would be very neat.

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    • Bethel23
      Bethel23

      Hello,

      Thanks for your message. Sorry for being a little slow to reply!

      I have to admit, I had never heard of the Lexile reading system before. I have just looked it up, and yes, I think it would be excellent if we added it - the more information we have, the better. If you want to add it, please feel free. It might also be worth putting a link to the Lexile page in the "External Links" section.

      Thanks for a great suggestion!

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    • Bethel23
      Bethel23

      I've just added a Lexile measure to the entry for The City of Ember. You can see it here.

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    • Mylittlewut
      Wut Mylittlewut

      very nice, i can see if i can help with lexile range if you need any help

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    • Bethel23
      Bethel23

      Yes please, just add it in the parental guidance section to any book you want.

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  • Princess Leia Organa Solo-GLG
    Categories
    Princess GLG Princess Leia Organa Solo-GLG

    Hello! I have a few more questions for you.

    Would it be okay for articles to have more categories? Here are some examples of what I'm thinking of.

    Ted Dekker could be in:
    Artists born in 1962

    Chosen could be in:
    Books published in 2007
    Books by Ted Dekker
    Books originally released in the United States

    Images could also have categories.

    File:Ted_Dekker.jpg could be in:
    Images of authors
    Images of Science fiction authors
    Images of Christian fiction authors

    File:Ted Dekker- Chosen.jpg could be in:
    Book covers
    Book covers of Ted Dekker books
    Book covers of Fantasy books
    Book covers of Christian fiction books

    Would any of those categories be helpful do you think?

    Princess GLG

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    • Bethel23
      Bethel23

      So sorry it's taken so long for me to reply to you! I've been occupied by other stuff. Hopefully I should have more time over the next few days. :)

      Onto your questions:

      What I normally do with author's categories is to create simply Category:Author's name - see Category:Michael Morpurgo or. Category:Enid Blyton.

      I really don't think we need "Authors born in..." categories. There simply aren't enough authors to make it worthwhile. Plus, I can't really imagine people being interested in browsing through those categories.

      I think "Books published in..." categories are okay - I can imagine people using them. Can I suggest we simplify it to just the year, though? So we'd have 2012, 2011, etc. I think this would acheive the same result with less words (and time!)

      "Books released in..." - Yeah, I guess we could have this. I think this isn't as useful as above, because largely most of them are going to be either United States or United Kingdom, so we're going to end up with several really large categories. But feel free to create these if you want to.

      Image categories - I've never categorised images, just because I don't think it's particularly important. Why would somebody want to browse our images? We normally only have one per article anyway, so I wouldn't particularly recommend this one. I have got a thing called Category Exhibition turned on on this wiki, as well; this is an extra feature which displays all the articles in the category as thumbnail images. (Have a look at the categories on here, and you should see it.) I think that is the best way of browsing the images on the wiki.

      Thanks again for all your edits! You're doing a fantastic job! I promise to get round to having a proper look at them soon!

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    • Princess Leia Organa Solo-GLG
      Princess GLG Princess Leia Organa Solo-GLG

      Okay, so let me summarize.

      Author categories: yes
      Ex: Category:Michael Morpurgo

      Authors born in: no

      Books published in: yes
      Ex: Category:2012

      Books released in: yes
      Ex:Books released in the United States

      Image categories: no

      Sounds good!

      P. S. Would you like to have an article for every year in which there would be sections for Artists born in ____ (The year the article is for), Artists died in ____, and Books published in ____.

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    • Bethel23
      Bethel23

      Indeed, an excellent summary.

      And yes, I think year articles sound an excellent idea. We can call them 2012, 2011, etc. I'm all for it!

      Thanks again for all your work!

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    • Princess Leia Organa Solo-GLG
      Princess GLG Princess Leia Organa Solo-GLG

      Okay, I'll start makeing a few of them.

      Pricess GLG

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  • Princess Leia Organa Solo-GLG
    Chosen
    Princess GLG Princess Leia Organa Solo-GLG

    Hello! I made a page for Ted Dekker's book Chosen and I wondered if you could help me a little with it. Under Description I put the summary on the back of the book. Do I need to say somewhere that that is where I got the summary? If so where and how? Also there is another book cover for chosen (here). Is there a way I can have both covers on the page? Thanks!- Princess GLG 14:36, April 26, 2012 (UTC)

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    • Bethel23
      Bethel23

      Hello Princess GLG,

      Firstly, thanks for your two page creations. They really are great - I so appreciate people who use the page structure. :) And you've even categorised them! The pages really are superb, some of the best quality I've seen of new page creations. Thank you!

      To answer your questions: under description, I normally put i) a brief summary of the book; something like, "The City of Ember is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel, written by Jeanne DuPrau, and published in 2003. The novel is the first in the publication order of The Books of Ember series, with the next book to be published in the series being The People of Sparks. Chronologically, it is the second book in the series." (That's the introduction from The City of Ember.) Then, as you've done, add the book summary so that people get a taste of what the book is about.

      I've never bothered about putting where the summaries come from - they probably are copyright, but I can't imagine anybody seriously objecting - it's free advertising for the book publisher and author isn't it?

      I don't usually add multiple book covers, but if you want to, feel free. Just add it into the page somewhere!

      I hope that answers your questions. If you have any other questions, just let me know!

      Thanks, Bethel23.

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    • Princess Leia Organa Solo-GLG
      Princess GLG Princess Leia Organa Solo-GLG

      Okay, Thanks!

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  • Thepoodlechef
    Advice
    Christa Thepoodlechef

    Please look at this FarmVille conversation I'm having issues with. The edit I made was removed and it's very important to me that that information is included!! Please help me! http://farmville.wikia.com/wiki/Thread:101925

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    • Bethel23
      Bethel23

      First off, I've never played FarmVille, so I'm shooting in the dark somewhat but here goes...

      As I understand it, you think information should be added to "Limited Edition" plants that Triple XP was/is available during "Player Appreciation Weeek". The argument against this is that the Triple XP during Player Appreciation Week applies to all plants. So it is pointless to say so on individual pages.

      I think my advice would be: 1) to repeat your point that you think it is worth adding this information only to the Limited Edition plants, and 2) if there is still a consensus of disagreement with you, unfortunately, I think you'll have to let it go.

      Hope this helps!

      Bethel23 Nuvola apps bookcase.png (talk) 19:24, April 1, 2012 (UTC)

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  • Thepoodlechef
    Alice in Wonderland
    Christa Thepoodlechef

    I found some good suggestions on amazon and some of the suggestions we're mine. I was wondering if it would be possible to add a list of all the recently published versions of Alice and Wonderland especially collectible versions.

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    • Bethel23
      Bethel23

      As I said, most impressive... :)

      Yep, if you want to add recent versions, go for it. I generally don't just because I have limited time, so I try to make sure I cover the more important stuff; but improving our information is always good!

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  • Kate.moon
    @BooksWiki
    Kate Kate.moon

    Hey Bethel,

    My name is Kate and I'm a member of Wikia Staff. I run the social media accounts for several of Wikia's communities. Are you the person who runs @BooksWiki?

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    • Kate.moon
      Kate Kate.moon

      I think the best advice I can give is to be engaging and present on Twitter :) RTs, questions, responses are always helpful, especially with something as broad as books and children's books.

      I currently run @HungerGamesWiki @TrueBloodWiki @GleeWiki @WikiaAnime, and quite a few others, some with the help of Wikia's community members.

      Keep up the great work!

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    • Bethel23
      Bethel23

      Ah, cool, I've been reading your Tweets then from @HungerGamesWiki.

      Thanks!

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  • Thepoodlechef
    Adult children
    Christa Thepoodlechef

    Do you think there should be a seperate category for books that were aimed for children but have been devoured by people of all ages? For example, Harry Potter, Twilight, The Hunger Games... There are so many more books in this category...

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    • Thepoodlechef
      Christa Thepoodlechef

      I have since tried to edit Harry Potter for adding a reader review and it seems that I'm having difficulties keeping my edits. Now that I've checked the page, it seems to be there, but something is not working for me when I try to submit my changes. Hope everything is working for everyone else.....

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    • Bethel23
      Bethel23

      Yeah, it definitely worked. What sort of problems are you having? Everything has been fine for me...

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  • Thepoodlechef
    Links
    Christa Thepoodlechef

    I saw on your profile there were a lot of dead links.... Are those links anywhere else? I would find them useful for navigating these pages. I'm only interested in editing books that I have read or want to read, so if the book is aimed at a 5 year old, count me out. I think having a link saying this is for children 13+ is really useful.

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    • Bethel23
      Bethel23

      Hi, Thanks for your response! Sorry for confusing you with that stuff on my profile - that was old testing ages ago! I've removed it all now. As for child's age, Children's Books Wiki is for children aged 0-16; we've got plenty of books for the older ages. Here are some (real) links for you!

      • Age Groups - this lists all the age categories. Click on any one to see the full list. (Age 13 currently has 319 books in it.)
      • Book Categories - a complete list of all the categories on the wiki, probably the best way of browsing.

      Hope that helps! If you have any questions, let me know! Thanks, Bethel23.

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  • Niko Banks
    Hi
    Ava Niko Banks

    Hi, this is a nice wiki, I don't know much, but I will do what I can, to contribute to this wiki, I won't be on much, but if you ever need to chat, I am here for a chat.

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  • Jammiedodger123
    Hello!
    Jammiedodger123

    I am so sorry for my absence! I've been away and busy for a bit of time but I'm back! I wont be able to edit as much but I'll still help!

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  • Metardis
    Bar at the...
    Metardis

    Hi bethel, can you tell me how to coustumise the bar at the top of the page, below the ad? Is it MediaWiki or something?

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    • Bethel23
      Bethel23

      Hi Metardis, sorry for the delay in answering your question.

      What do you want to change? If you want to change the links contained in the bar, you'll need to edit MediaWiki:Wiki-navigation. (All the links are to Just William wiki, by the way.)

      If you want to change the colours, you can change them in the Theme Designer.

      For more customisation, you'll have to use the CSS page: go to MediaWiki:Wikia.css.

      You can see CBW's CSS page here: MediaWiki:Wikia.css. The code that reads .WikiHeaderRestyle is the part that changes the Navigation bar.

      Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any questions!

      Thanks,

      Bethel23

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  • Jammiedodger123
    Pictures
    Jammiedodger123

    I made some Horrible Histories pages about the books, so I was wondering if you could get some photos? Also, I was thinking we have a page count somewhere so we know how close we are to our target of 1000.

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  • Jammiedodger123
    My Signature
    Jammiedodger123

    Whenever I post my signature it doesn't work as it's a template, but the template is actually called Jammiedodger123 CHAT MODERATOR Sig! So it really fits in, so I was wondering if I could make it? I understand if I can't.

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  • Jammiedodger123
    Idea
    Jammiedodger123

    Hi, it's me, I'd like to submit an idea...

    If this wiki gets more traffic, we could have weekly/monthly competitions to do with writing. For example, there could be one to write a paragraph on what it was like living in WWII, and it could say Good Books: Horrible Histories: Blitzed Brits, and others like that.

    Thanks for reading, signed myself!

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    • Bethel23
      Bethel23

      Seven is a good number.

      I think 1000 is definitely an achievable target; we average about 200 pages per year (since May 2008) so 1000 is above the average, but not stupid. :) Anyway, thanks for your encouragement!

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    • Jammiedodger123
      Jammiedodger123

      That's OK, I enjoy helping.

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  • Jammiedodger123
    Hello
    Jammiedodger123

    I want to know if you made this wiki?

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  • Harryvlas123
    Idea
    Harryvlas123

    Dear Bethel23, I've got some Ideas for I've I'm a Administrator please can I be one because I want to share my Ideas with YOU! From Harryvlas123

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    • Bethel23
      Bethel23

      Hello Harryvlas123, thanks for your contributions. Please could you let me know what ideas you've got? I'm always interested in hearing other users' thoughts.

      As regards the admin - I'd like to wait a little to make sure you're committed to CBW before making you an admin. Otherwise, that should be fine.

      I hope that's okay with you. Please let me know if you have any problems or any other thoughts!

      Thanks!

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  • Harryvlas123
    Request
    Harryvlas123

    Dear Bethel23, Can I be a Admin of this Wikia. From Harryvlas123

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    • Bethel23
      Bethel23

      Hello Harryvlas123, first of all, thanks so much for all your edits! It's so encouraging for me to see others editing here. And thanks for leaving me a message - not something many people do! I think it'd be good if you can sustain your edits a little longer, but I'm very happy to make you an admin soon. Two notes: "Reading age" refers to the age at which the child can read the book by himself; "Reading Aloud age" refers to the age at which an adult could read the book to the child. And pages should be entitled with the title only of the book, i.e. "Billionaire Boy", not "Billionaire Boy by David Walliams". I hope that makes sense! Again, thanks so much!

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    • Bethel23
      Bethel23

      Also, if you're a social media person, you can follow the wiki on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Bookswiki And Like the wiki on Facebook - http://facebook.com/bookswiki

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