Forum:Halopedia Presented at Global Wikia Conference

Dear all Halopedians,

This is RelentlessRecusant, and I am pleased to announce that in August 2007, I will be travelling to Taiwan to attend the annual Wikimedia Foundation conference. I will probably be presenting a 10-20 minute conference on Halopedia. If there are any comments that any of you users would like to be said, I'm open to suggestions.

Best Regards,Relen tless Recu sant http://www.wikia.com/skins/common/progress-wheel.gif TALK • WORK • SPEAK 00:28, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Wow my impression was that the Wikimedia foundation is still taking presentation ideas for approval and here you are saying you've already been accepted without even having a presentation ready! You must be really highly connected! -- Esemono 00:43, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

My Topics

 * Introduction to Halopedia's major topics
 * Halopedia statistics (9th most popular Wikia!!) ;-)
 * Halopedia user dynamics
 * Administration
 * Interactions
 * Neutrality
 * Psychology
 * Trollfeeding

I Need Your Help
I am considering lengthening this presentation into an exposition on gaming wikias, to expand its subject matter and increase its probability of acceptance. There are exactly 332 gaming wikias, of which 121 specifically deal with role-playing games. However, the major part of my presentation will deal with user dynamics, which is a major guideline for presentations...I would like to emphasize the texture of users we have at Halopedia, and try to bring out the eclecticness of Halopedia!

'The final day for submitting a presentation idea is April 30, and today is August 27''! I have some ideas below that I'd at least started to I can mention them to the event organizers!

Now, my ideas...

How To Get Yourself Mentioned

 * "RR, at least mention me somewhere!"

Photo Mosaic
I plan to show a poster or a full MicroSoft Powerpoint slide with a mosaic of different Halopedian faces. If you could take a digital photograph of yourself, if you'd like, and upload it, that would be great. I know that many users respect their privacy, but I would like to demonstrate the unequal distribution of user ages at Halopedia, which I believe is predominantly in a middle school to college range.

If you would not like to take a picture, at least a representative picture of a SPARTAN or whatever kewl screenshot of an individual character might work. If users decide to make this mosaic, I'll need some dedicated Photoshop-savvy users to let this offa the ground! ;-)

Video Mosaic
Maybe I could more prominently display several users that have video capability...a 10-15 second flash of every member with a video camera? It'd go like this:


 * Hello, my name is . I am  years old, and my interests are: <INTERESTS}.

Notable Contributions
The administration automatically get personal mentions (sorry, other guys, but this is what they get for their status!). For users, I will include those that have done some significant changes - most probably to Halopedia's culture and user dynamics (yeah, that's a catchphrase, IMHO, for the organizahs =D), but I'll consider other ones as well. If you believe that you've made a "significant" contribution to Halopedia's psychology (or other), please post it right below here and also send me a message, because I might be pretty busy these next few days getting ready for the presentation and getting ideas to get it set for approval.

''These are solely my opinions of important user psychology changes in Halopedia. If you would like to be featured, ask me if your contribution is good enough to be featured. ;-)''


 * Ed, Esemono, Dragonclaws - administration
 * CaptainAdamGraves, Darth nexes, Rotaretilbo, Spartan-091 - creation/propogation of user-namespace fanfictions and/or the roleplaying
 * Ryanngreenday - creator of Lima Company and appropriate fan fictions, unity of Halopedia over Xbox Live
 * H*bad - co-creator of Halo Fanon Wikia
 * Caboose - creation of Cortana Competition, first competitive event
 * Darth tader - creation of Halopedia Forums
 * Donut THX 1138 - creation of the first user group
 * Spartytime, Phil.e., Red Death - creation of the second user group, effects that led to creation of second user group, psychological effects regarding user dynamics with creation of the second user group
 * Grievous797, Guitarplayer001, etc... - creation of tertiary user groups

Case Study - User Ages/Genders
I'm not entirely sure on the legality of finding user ages on Halopedia. However, I am considering a case study (statistical analysis) of Halopedia, 'cuz it's one big plus to getting my project approved...although I think that it stands a pretty good chance on its feet anyways. (A presentation mentioning 332/2000, or approximately one-sixth of all wikias, I think is rather significant, and some Central Wikia peeps think so too ;D) I will not record the name of whoever is sending it, just the age. Or hell, even if you fit within an age subclass: 9 or younger, 10-14, 14-18, 18-22, 22 or older...and your gender would be helpful to, to validate the "5% female" idea we have floating around here. ;-)

I'm considering two ways to relay this information:


 * Email
 * On a private wiki, where it will not violate the U.S. website viewing law-thingie

The Basics
One thing I am sure that you should say is the reason why we are on this website in the first place. Not all the technical stuff(at least not for me), but the fact that all wiki's let people have fun, share ideas, and hang out w/o physically doing it. I know it sounds corny but a lot of wikis i've been going to, the admins have for gotten this. Fork 01:56, 13 May 2007 (UTC)

Impressive,most impressive =D
Sorry had to sneak a star wars quote in there. =D Man..Thats something...If you need help with the "technical" aspects of the speech.(Im a whiz with powerpoint =D)


 * Salutes*

Semper Vigilans,

Grievous797 Comm

P.S. Give me a mention in your speech! =D

Wow!
Holy crap RR! Make sure you sneak me into your speech somewhere--


 * Me too! ;D I'm sure you would might anyway, but don't bother if you don't want to. G ü é ß Ł <font color="#ff6666">¥ -<font color="#9999ff">∏ <font color="#6666ff">é <font color="#3333ff">Ґ <font color="#0000ff">∫ <font color="#0000cc">ø <font color="#000066">ñ <font color="#000000">¥ -<font color="#000000">† <font color="#007700">ħ <font color="#00cc00">î <font color="#00ff00">И <font color="#44ff44">g <font color="#99ff99">¥ 03:27, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

You should sneak me into your speech if you can. Im trying to get my name said in as many places as posible. Im talked about about in America and the Uk and my friend is writing a book and im in it. I hope he gets it published. Theres even a movie called Ryan Nelson, althought idont know what its about..-- Running  Riot  Ryan 10:28, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

That's really cool that you get to do that. I would kill for an opportunity like that. Lucky son of a... =D Anyway, is there any way you could possibly mention me too? I know it sounds selfish, but it'd be really awesome of you...

Red  Death  20:23, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Please mention me and Phil.e.! [[Image:UoH.gif| 10px]] General Sparty  time  [[Image:General.png|20px]]   "I'll save the environment by giving PowerPoint presentations!" 20:52, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
 * yes, please mention Spartytime, Red Death and me if you can manage to.  Phil.e.  [Talk to me] 00:31, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

Wow. Just - Wow. I love it. It would be a privelage - NAY! - an Honor to be mentioned. I'll work on the Pic ASAP.

2401 PT 00:01, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

Record?
Would it be okay if you recorded the thing, put it on Youtube, and put it on your user page so we can see what happened? Also, be sure to mention our user groups, especially mine. ;) May the Cause support you, Mouse Squeak to meh. See where I've eaten cheese. 02:40, 25 April 2007 (UTC)


 * I'm sure it would be okay, but me thinks RR would rather not have a video of him for all to see... although he'd probably be fine with an audio recording or at least a transcript. <font color="#000000">G <font color="#770000">ü <font color="#cc0000">é <font color="#ff0000">ß <font color="#ff3333">Ł <font color="#ff6666">¥ -<font color="#9999ff">∏ <font color="#6666ff">é <font color="#3333ff">Ґ <font color="#0000ff">∫ <font color="#0000cc">ø <font color="#000066">ñ <font color="#000000">¥ -|<font color="#000000">† <font color="#007700">ħ <font color="#00cc00">î <font color="#00ff00">И <font color="#44ff44">g <font color="#99ff99">¥ 03:27, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
 * I don't have the technical assets to do that. Perhaps I could ask a Wikia higher-up that'll be viewing it or even request a video recording from the organizers. I don't have a problem, BTW, of showing myself on video. ;-) Cheers, <font color="#D3D3D3">Relen <font color="#A9A9A9">tless <font color="#808080">Recu <font color="#000000">sant http://www.wikia.com/skins/common/progress-wheel.gif <font color="#A9A9A9">TALK • <font color="#A9A9A9">WORK • <font color="A9A9A9">SPEAK 11:23, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
 * That would be cool, please have them record it!

Comments
WTHalo, man!? TAIWAN!?!? DUDE, crazyness! 'Cause you're just a little kid (no offense) and you're giving a speech... LOL! <font color="#000000">G <font color="#770000">ü <font color="#cc0000">é <font color="#ff0000">ß <font color="#ff3333">Ł <font color="#ff6666">¥ -<font color="#9999ff">∏ <font color="#6666ff">é <font color="#3333ff">Ґ <font color="#0000ff">∫ <font color="#0000cc">ø <font color="#000066">ñ <font color="#000000">¥ -|<font color="#000000">† <font color="#007700">ħ <font color="#00cc00">î <font color="#00ff00">И <font color="#44ff44">g <font color="#99ff99">¥ 03:27, 25 April 2007 (UTC)


 * 'What the Halo?' indeed... -- Dragon<font color="FF0000">c laws ( talk ) 06:41, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

HOLY FIZZLESICKS! YOU"RE ATTENDING A CONFERENCE IN TAIWAN?!?!?! :O AND YOU'RE 13?!?!?! :O Wow.-- Caboose   Orange Juice  and  Cookies  21:42, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

yeah, this really adds to my feeling that you're not 13.  Phil.e.  [Talk to me] 00:33, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

Mention of the spin-off Halo Fanon wiki
Maybe mention the fact that since Halopedia is so large, that two users got together and had a spin-off of Halopedia, the Halo Fanon Wiki.--H*bad (talk) 03:30, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

I gots an idea
Sneak the Mjolnir Mix into your powerpoint... --


 * Just what I was about to say. ;) Cheers, [[Image:John010117.jpg|14px]] John010117[Covenant of Halopedia] 04:55, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

You stole my idea! =D <font color="Gray">Grievous797 <font color="Black">Comm

Or one of Mothergoat's pieces to emphasize the Halo fanbase. -- Dragon<font color="FF0000">c laws ( talk ) 21:10, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Video
I can probably record the video thing of myself, but how can I get it to you? Would Youtube work? There's sites that you can use to download stuff from them. -- Dragon<font color="FF0000">c laws ( talk ) 21:17, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
 * YouTube would work exceptionally. Hell, if there aren't many Halopedians that can do a video clip, a short exposition on yourself might work as well. ;-) Cheers, <font color="#D3D3D3">Relen <font color="#A9A9A9">tless <font color="#808080">Recu <font color="#000000">sant http://www.wikia.com/skins/common/progress-wheel.gif <font color="#A9A9A9">TALK • <font color="#A9A9A9">WORK • <font color="A9A9A9">SPEAK 21:57, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Could I possibly have an audio thing of myself?
I can't do video but could I make some audio of me saying something, like what you mentioned above: "Hi I am H*bad..."? And I will provide a picture of myself, but with a big black bar over my eyes(like in those cool spy movies).--H*bad (talk) 00:05, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Cool!
Hey R-R, its great that youre doing this! I wish you could mention me, but the only significant thing I have done is have my site become an affiliate of this one!--User:JohnSpartan117 00:34, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Publicity
Sweet, more publisity for our beloved Wiki. The world deserves to see my face,lol -- Climax-Void    Chat  or  My Contributions ]|undefined

Gamertags
RR, as many Halopedians will probably be reluctant to show a personal photo, how about using a mosaic of gamertags? Could make a good intro/transition slide. I'm more than happy for you to use mine, its available via my userpage.

Any users interested in this, or just in uploading your Halo 2 gamertag for use on your userpage, see this website http://nikon.bungie.org/misc/h2emblem/.


 *  Manticore  [[Image:Fleet Admiral.jpg|25px]] TalkundefinedCSV 10:26, 26 April 2007 (UTC)


 * Yeah, that would be kind of cool, maybe, probably too much time will be taken up. Not sure though... Also, I have no gamertag... :-( --H*bad (talk) 12:55, 26 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Several halopedia users don't have gamertags, perhaps there is another way to do this?

I'd have no problem giving a picture

<font color="Q1Q1Q1">GEAR WRENCH  16:12, 1 May 2007 (UTC)


 * I already have mine on my userpage. Secksy. <font color="#000000">G <font color="#770000">ü <font color="#cc0000">é <font color="#ff0000">ß <font color="#ff3333">Ł <font color="#ff6666">¥ -<font color="#9999ff">∏ <font color="#6666ff">é <font color="#3333ff">Ґ <font color="#0000ff">∫ <font color="#0000cc">ø <font color="#000066">ñ <font color="#000000">¥ -<font color="#000000">† <font color="#007700">ħ <font color="#00cc00">î <font color="#00ff00">И <font color="#44ff44">g <font color="#99ff99">¥ 21:26, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

i wouldn't mind taking a photo of myself if you plan on doing that mosaic thing.  Phil.e.  [Talk to me] 00:35, 27 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Phil.e., that would be excellent. ;-) Cheers, <font color="#D3D3D3">Relen <font color="#A9A9A9">tless <font color="#808080">Recu <font color="#000000">sant http://www.wikia.com/skins/common/progress-wheel.gif <font color="#A9A9A9">TALK • <font color="#A9A9A9">WORK • <font color="A9A9A9">SPEAK 23:10, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

Well I don't know about other people, but as I don't have X-Box Live, mine isn't exactly a gamertag. But it is the image that I have on my Halo 2 profile. Surely others are in this position? --  Manticore  TalkundefinedCSV 07:54, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

Wow, Awesome
That is cool. Maybe you could print out some screenshots of like, the CoH to show an idea of what the usergroups are, and maybe even more screenshots of some other important pages.

If he does that I need to make the FoH home page a bit more...Flashy =D

<font color="Gray">Grievous797 <font color="Black">Comm
 * He. And you think you're user group page isn't flashy. Mine's just a bunch of bullets, pictures, and text. May the Cause support you, Mouse [[Image:Heroic.jpg|30px]] Squeak to meh. See where I've eaten cheese. 21:46, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

My Picture
can be located on my myspace. select any one you want. I am the guy, haha. http://www.myspace.com/taylrbeelr

Nin.ja 01:28, 27 April 2007 (UTC)


 * Awsome, he's accepting pics? Lol. Beacuase of my age, I don't feel safe releasing my photo (that and I am having a serious rash which degrades my appearence to the point that Mr. Jimbo Wales would throw up). Buuuuut...Could you tell them I send greetings and hope the best for Wikia. Also, getting anybody to say something bad about P.E.N.I.S on tape would be awsome! If it happens, I'll be proud again. And it's ok since I am his friend in RL so he woudn't mind.-- Ger <font color="00008B">z <font color="228B22">am  [[Image:Gerzam.jpg |20px]] 21:02, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

it would be cool
if you said something like "Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all Halo knowledge. That's our commitment." because at the wikimedia foundation wedsite, that is on their front page, only without the halo part GOOD LUCK AND REMEMBER

Use of Halo Wikia
Perhaps a pole on the uses users have for the information stored here on Halopedia; personally I found Halopedia to be one of the best searchable reference materials for my Halo novel (still a work in progress) wich hopfully will someday be referenced here as well. Dagger133 04:22, 2 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Sounds good. ;-) Cheers, <font color="#D3D3D3">Relen <font color="#A9A9A9">tless <font color="#808080">Recu <font color="#000000">sant http://www.wikia.com/skins/common/progress-wheel.gif <font color="#A9A9A9">TALK •  <font color="#A9A9A9">WORK   • <font color="A9A9A9">SPEAK 11:32, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

so you mean were going to be famous for this or something or is this some invatation Gruntzly 19:54, 14 May 2007 (UTC)