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This page chronicles the history of [[Halopedia]]. | |||
==Beginnings: 2004-2005== | ==Beginnings: 2004-2005== | ||
[[Image:Halo Wiki logo.png|thumb|Halopedia's original logo.]] | [[Image:Halo Wiki logo.png|thumb|Halopedia's original logo.]] | ||
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In mid-August 2010, Halopedia's hosting service, Wikia, introduced a new mandatory skin change codenamed "Oasis" along with the removal of Monaco skin, and an update of the terms of use to the Wikia community. Declared as maintanence burden, Wikia defended its position for the removal of Monaco skin and offered the community a chance to experience the new skin. Though the skin is described by Wikia as "sleek" and helpful to newer users, it faced a lot of opposition from the majority of the Wikia community. Many veteran contributors express burdensome accessibility and that some of its features are unneeded. In addition, the veteran contributors felt that Wikia's updated terms of use greatly restricted creativity and community freedom of each wiki, something the Wikia community had enjoyed when using older skins. | In mid-August 2010, Halopedia's hosting service, Wikia, introduced a new mandatory skin change codenamed "Oasis" along with the removal of Monaco skin, and an update of the terms of use to the Wikia community. Declared as maintanence burden, Wikia defended its position for the removal of Monaco skin and offered the community a chance to experience the new skin. Though the skin is described by Wikia as "sleek" and helpful to newer users, it faced a lot of opposition from the majority of the Wikia community. Many veteran contributors express burdensome accessibility and that some of its features are unneeded. In addition, the veteran contributors felt that Wikia's updated terms of use greatly restricted creativity and community freedom of each wiki, something the Wikia community had enjoyed when using older skins. | ||
After a community consensus initiated by [[Halopedia:Administrators|administrator]] [[User:Nicmavr|Nicmavr]], Halopedia was supported by a majority to move back to its independent domain, halopedian.com, on October 17th, 2010. | After a community consensus initiated by [[Halopedia:Administrators|administrator]] [[User:Nicmavr|Nicmavr]], Halopedia was supported by a majority to move back to its independent domain, halopedian.com, on October 17th, 2010. The wiki was moved again to its original domain, halopedia.org, in summer 2012. | ||
==Current== | ==Current== | ||
Currently, Halopedia continues to grow in anticipation of many new projects planned for the Halo universe, such as [[ | Currently, Halopedia continues to grow in anticipation of many new projects planned for the Halo universe, such as the new [[Reclaimer Trilogy]] of games. | ||
Halopedia has been regarded as relatively accurate and reliable among Halo fans and website forums, many of which cite Halopedia's articles as sources of information. Although Halopedia frowns on speculation in its articles, its talk pages have become a central place for speculation and discussion of the upcoming productions. | |||
Halopedia currently works closely with several related sites, such as [http://h2wiki.halowiki.net/wiki/Main_Page Halowiki.net], a wiki project devoted to the multiplayer aspects of the Halo games. | Halopedia currently works closely with several related sites, such as [http://h2wiki.halowiki.net/wiki/Main_Page Halowiki.net], a wiki project devoted to the multiplayer aspects of the Halo games. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||