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Comming from Wookiepedia myself, I have a huge problem with the way the pages on this site are formatted. I know this is only the voice of one person, but i find all of these in-article references to real world sources appalling. I beleive we should format a Manual of Style that holds all references towards the end of the article, with the in-universe information staying as such. For example, compare the [[Master Chief]] to [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Anakin_Skywalker Anakin Skywalker] (sorry for such a long page to link to). Notice how the article is well written, the pictures are scattered and alternate from left to right as the article continues. There is no reference to sources or the real world until the "Behind the Scenes" section. From here, look at the ''Chief'' article. There is great disorder, the pictures are all on the right side and out of chronological order. There is even a book cover in the middle of the article. If you refer to [[Johnson|Johnson's page]], there are references to sources in inappropriate ways:  
Comming from Wookiepedia myself, I have a huge problem with the way the pages on this site are formatted. I know this is only the voice of one person, but i find all of these in-article references to real world sources appalling. I beleive we should format a Manual of Style that holds all references towards the end of the article, with the in-universe information staying as such. For example, compare the [[John-117|Master Chief]] to [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Anakin_Skywalker Anakin Skywalker] (sorry for such a long page to link to). Notice how the article is well written, the pictures are scattered and alternate from left to right as the article continues. There is no reference to sources or the real world until the "Behind the Scenes" section. From here, look at the ''Chief'' article. There is great disorder, the pictures are all on the right side and out of chronological order. There is even a book cover in the middle of the article. If you refer to [[Johnson|Johnson's page]], there are references to sources in inappropriate ways:  


{{quote|Johnson mowing down Grunts in Halo: Combat Evolved.|Picture quote from the [[Sergeant Major Avery Johnson]] article}}
{{quote|Johnson mowing down Grunts in Halo: Combat Evolved.|Picture quote from the [[Sergeant Major Avery Johnson]] article}}
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We should save all references to the real world for the end of the articles.
We should save all references to the real world for the end of the articles.


Also, we need a new naming system here. While Anakin and Darth Vader are different names for the same character, Wookieepedia takes this into account and puts all biographical information under the one true name: Anakin Skywalker. Here we have Covenant names mislabeled, with the true name [[Unggoy]] being redirected to the human slang term: [[Grunt]]. Instead of [[Avery J. Johnson]], we have [[Sergeant Major Avery Johnson]], rank and all. Personally, i believe that ranks should follow and be '''bolded''' in the introduction paragraph (e.g. '''Sergeant Major Avery Johnson''' was a dear ally to [[Master Chief]]).  
Also, we need a new naming system here. While Anakin and Darth Vader are different names for the same character, Wookieepedia takes this into account and puts all biographical information under the one true name: Anakin Skywalker. Here we have Covenant names mislabeled, with the true name [[Unggoy]] being redirected to the human slang term: [[Grunt]]. Instead of [[Avery J. Johnson]], we have [[Sergeant Major Avery Johnson]], rank and all. Personally, i believe that ranks should follow and be '''bolded''' in the introduction paragraph (e.g. '''Sergeant Major Avery Johnson''' was a dear ally to [[John-117|Master Chief]]).  


While i may just be one person griping, I'm a devoted Halo fan and have come to this site often. That being said, i am dissapointed at the formatting of the articles here and wish for a revolution for the better. I say this only to improve the site, not to bash it or flame it in any way. I hope the administrators take this into consideraton. I have a busy school schedule, and i won't be able to help out that much, but nevertheless i would be glad to contibute to any reformatting if it does indeed take place. Thank you for reading. [[User:Dude984|Dude984]] 18:03, 28 January 2007 (UTC)
While i may just be one person griping, I'm a devoted Halo fan and have come to this site often. That being said, i am dissapointed at the formatting of the articles here and wish for a revolution for the better. I say this only to improve the site, not to bash it or flame it in any way. I hope the administrators take this into consideraton. I have a busy school schedule, and i won't be able to help out that much, but nevertheless i would be glad to contibute to any reformatting if it does indeed take place. Thank you for reading. [[User:Dude984|Dude984]] 18:03, 28 January 2007 (UTC)
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