User talk:Random Ranaun

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220.255.7.189 07:54, October 3, 2010 (UTC)

The Sims 2 (Nintendo DS)
I'm really impressed by your knowledge of the game. Do you own it yourself? 04:40, October 25, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yup. I've had it for awhile now, but I could never beat the game. I'm still trying to figure out how to stop Lord Mole from "saving" the hotel from Optimum Alfred. 05:10, October 25, 2010 (UTC)
 * Lol, it could be. I'm might look at a walkthrough to help me out and finally beat the game.

BTW, I hate how they use actual time in the game, so I "speed up" the process. :p

How do you create articals?
Before I get to the point I just want to say one thing, the reason I am about to ask you the subject question is because I can't find the add page button or thingy what ever it is.

Hi,

I would like to know how to create a new artical / page on writing an artical in the Sims 3, if have some data on it and I can't for the life of me find the add a page or create a new page button, tool whatever it is on this wiki. Please help. I have created articals/pages before I just did it on a simpler wiki.

John Marston9896

Hi Random, Just thought i'd say hi so uhhh hi.

i noticed that there was nothing on the sims 3 on the console's like (x-box 360, ps3.)

The Basics
1. How do I add userboxes? You know, like the ones that show your personal traits and the games you play?

2. How do I edit the sentences in a page? Like the page of a Sim?

3. How can I upload an image to a page?

Thanks for everything!

Award
Hi! After noticing all the edits you've made to the wiki (and continue to make), I've given you an award. BTW, some new awards have (finally) been added on The Sims Wiki:Awards.

Keep up the good work! --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 06:01, November 6, 2010 (UTC)
 * Nope, I'm just giving them to deserving people. There is no minimum criteria, and any user can give any other user an award. --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 06:09, November 6, 2010 (UTC)

Categories
Why are you deleting and create categories with the same name? ---Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 12:09, November 6, 2010 (UTC)

Ok now I understand. I asked this because I didn't notice any name differences but now you explained. Thanks so much ;). ---Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 12:12, November 6, 2010 (UTC)

The Sims 2 (Console)
Hey RR! I'll be playing the game on Game-cube again, so I'll add information on the freeplay families, which are usually ignored or something. :) 14:27, November 6, 2010 (UTC)

Warn user
Sorry for disturbing but could you please warn IP 24.2.57.40 (Talk), he/she has done vandalism to the Relationship page mainly, I warned him/her on talk page. Thanks very much ---Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 18:56, November 7, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks Random (how can I call you :0?). ---Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 19:10, November 7, 2010 (UTC)

Ok! Just wanted to know to call you something that you like, you can call me GG because that is the amorous way admin found to call (it is also an easier one, most people don't know how to spell my user name XD). ---Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 19:15, November 7, 2010 (UTC)

I know that but unfortunately in some articles I can't edit templates because it will appear only in the template his previous age, playability and name nothing more in other and in others I have the normal codes = '*, etc. ---Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 19:30, November 7, 2010 (UTC)

hello i would like to ask how do i get started in makin my own sims 3 skin what do i need to make one and what site do i need what do i need to make my own 

Hi just wonderin whenever i fix a typo in Player Stories like the word jealous it seems to be always undone76.223.78.65 23:46, November 9, 2010 (UTC)

SimPE
Is SimPE compatible with The Sims Castaway Stories? 22:17, November 14, 2010 (UTC)

Re: Joethatblackguy
I know you asked A morris and not me, but I think we ought to clean up after him -- and his socks. Dharden (talk) 23:36, November 15, 2010 (UTC)

:3
HAY YOU. IT'S ME. Ariette 01:56, November 19, 2010 (UTC)

Hello. I have been wondering for a while now about how to upload photos. I have attempted many times but each failed. Do they need to be saved in a certain program? Word or Photoshop for example? If not what I have been doing is taking pictures from the in-game camera and uploading them directly from the game. It doesn't seem to be working so I was wondering if you might be able to help. Thanks.

Simsaviour7

Community Input Needed
Please come to The Sims Wiki talk:Community Portal and participate in a discussion of declining involvement here on the wiki. Some discussion of the issue and some ideas are needed. Thank you. -  LostInRiverview talk · blog 22:35, December 5, 2010 (UTC)

The Sims Wiki:Battles
Hey RR - BobNewbie started a page for TSW Battles on my urging, but I didn't realize that it was originally your idea. I already gave BobNewbie "authority" over the page and its updates, but since it was your idea in the first place, I can talk to them and get some reconsideration... then you'd be the admin in charge of the feature. Sorry, I hadn't realized it was originally your idea and not BobNewbie's. --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 23:48, December 6, 2010 (UTC)
 * You'll probably have to talk with them directly, but I daresay that you probably have at least equal charge over the project since it was your idea in the first place... but again, I'd talk to them before you do anything. --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 04:33, December 7, 2010 (UTC)

Battles
Hey RR! I don't think we have met before, so, Hi! I'm BobNewbie! Anyway, me and LIR were discussing ways to grow the community. I suggested starting TSWB, and as it turns out, it seems to be a great way to grow the community. I tried to use Duskey's official Template, but it had way to many problems. From what iv'e read, you seem to be a friendly admin (I hope :) ) and if you think it would be best for an admin like you to update it, just let me know! BobNewbie talk •  blog 07:35, December 7, 2010 (UTC)

Battles
Ok! I think each battle should be 2 weeks long. That way, they are not to frequent and the wait is not to long. Oh, and think the nomination page is awesome! BobNewbie talk • blog 14:16, December 8, 2010 (UTC)

Battles
Hey RR! I hope you don't mind, but I updated the battles. Congrats, your nomination for Angela V.S Lilith was chosen! BobNewbie talk • blog 08:39, December 14, 2010 (UTC)

Thank you for welcoming me to the Wiki. :)

Fanon Merge discussion
Hey RR. To add onto the community portal discussion of the wiki merge, I've started a sister discussion specifically for the admins. Your opinion there would be useful as I'm looking to get the opinions of most, if not all, of the active admin staff before this idea moves forward. You can find the section here. Thanks -  LostInRiverview talk · blog 04:54, December 22, 2010 (UTC)

Congrats
You hit 10k! Congratulations!!! OK, I missed it by 4 edits, but still. Keep up the excellent work! --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 07:48, December 27, 2010 (UTC)

Congrats too, RR, you're doing a gorgeous job on here, specially when it comes to townies and I love the social class page and its members, :D. --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 09:20, December 27, 2010 (UTC)

Hey! Wanna chat on the IRC? BobNewbie talk • blog 17:36, December 28, 2010 (UTC)

Awsome! I'll wait! BobNewbie talk • blog 17:39, December 28, 2010 (UTC)

Template
Thanks for doing that! You saved me a whole lot of trouble! BobNewbie talk • blog 08:55, January 2, 2011 (UTC)

New additions
Hey there Random Ranuan! You may know that with the console games, comes new and old Sims, that we all know and love. For instance, there is Alex Goth (presumably Alexander Goth from TS2) along with his new wife, Cecilia Goth. I uploaded the images for both of them, and I would appreciate it if you would add them to the Goth family tree. (I tried, but I just don't know how to create those family trees)

Please don't forget about template changes in community portal I've posted a response and I really love your work we only have problems with the files and images but I love the way you've done it, if you need feel free to ask :). --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 22:22, January 7, 2011 (UTC)

No response? Thank you --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 17:35, January 8, 2011 (UTC)

Me too, it's time to work :(, I don't know, a_morris did not respond to me, could you write her a message too? Thank you. --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 18:25, January 8, 2011 (UTC) Thanks :D! --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 19:45, January 8, 2011 (UTC)

Family Tree change
I see you have not respond to the discussion at the link above. I would just like to know, which way of making family trees would you prefer, the single picture like this wiki has been using (with imagemap added on) or the Familytree template?--Eduardog3000 21:34, January 17, 2011 (UTC)

Images
We appreciate the images you've contributed to the wiki, however it seems you forgot to add some essential information to them. To find images you've uploaded, see your contributions.

If you have any further questions about this message or this wiki, feel free to contact me on my talk page. --a_morris (talk) 21:35, January 18, 2011 (UTC)

Battles
Hey RR. Since BobNewbie has pretty much given up his post as Community Director and has indicated that he's leaving, The Sims Wiki:Battles feature needs someone to keep it up-to-date. Since you were the one that originated the idea, I figured I'd ask you if you wanted to take it over. What do you think? --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 05:47, January 20, 2011 (UTC)
 * From what I can tell, it doesn't seem that hard to update it. It would be something like this:


 * Copying over the old Battle onto a new page for archive purposes.
 * Copying over the original Battle "template" to set up the next battle.
 * Archiving the votes on the Nomination page for the battle that was selected.
 * Changing the Battle template on the main page so it's for the correct battle.
 * It's more time consuming than difficult, I imagine. I'd ask BobNewbie about it, though, if you have questions since I'm not entirely sure how he's been doing it. --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 05:58, January 20, 2011 (UTC)
 * To make it easier, I've created Battle-sub. I'm usually on the wiki once or twice a day at least, so I'll keep an eye on it and change it if you're not around. --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 06:51, January 20, 2011 (UTC)

Help?
Hey RR. I see you and Lir are having troubles with the Battles. If you need any help, i'll be glad to offer it to you. Just don't expect a quick reply. -- BobNewbie talk • blog 13:11, January 20, 2011 (UTC)

A hand
Since you've done a lot of work with the main page, can you maybe take a look at User:LostInRiverview/Main-Right: My right column idea for the mainpage. Specifically, if you can figure out how to fix the page so the rest of it appears white (I don't know why it is the way it is), and maybe if you can figure out how to make the header boxes (the blue ones) have rounded borders, that would be cool. Of course, some input about the design would be great too. Thanks! --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 02:23, January 23, 2011 (UTC)
 * Lol, we posted on each other's pages at the same time. Anyways, did you try using the Battle-sub template, or did that not work? --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 02:26, January 23, 2011 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I "borrowed" the design from DCAU wiki, and I haven't changed most of it yet. I just want to try and design something that isn't completely square. --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 02:45, January 23, 2011 (UTC)
 * I try my best. You can substitute the end date with a countdown template too. The only thing I could see as a problem with the template is that the pictures auto-size to 250px, so if they need to be larger/smaller, then it has to be done manually.
 * I'm still updating my page... it looks like we're all bound for a showdown! If you want, hop on the IRC and we can chat.... and stuff. :p --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 04:15, January 23, 2011 (UTC)
 * Sorry I missed you on the IRC. I keep it minimized a lot, so I didn't notice you were on. --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 06:12, January 23, 2011 (UTC)

hai you
haihai. can you go on tha irc plz? kthx

Images
Hmm... could you help me? We need somethings for the new templates, we need an image of O Positive favorite food to show up on templates and we need the feminine form of "Emperor of Evil" because if we write "Empress of Evil" the image does not show up in the lifetime wishes section. Thanks for helping me ;). --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 23:07, January 28, 2011 (UTC)

No response? --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 08:00, January 29, 2011 (UTC)

I don't know :(. --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 16:23, January 29, 2011 (UTC)

Let me search for them. --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 16:36, January 29, 2011 (UTC)

Now there is an image uploaded by Aster09 to portrait O Positive food, could you please put it on the template, thank you, the image is this:

--Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 19:38, January 29, 2011 (UTC)

RE: Fanon policies
Thanks, couldn't have done it without you guys!-- DarthCookie  Talk 22:56, February 9, 2011 (UTC)

The Sims 3 Apocalypse Challenge
Hi, I just updated your Wiki about Legacy Challenges by including a link to my Wikia - The Sims 3 Apocalypse Challenge. Pinstar gave me permission to update and publish the rules for Sims 3 :)

Thanks for hosting The Sims Wiki - I have been using it CONSTANTLY!

God Bless,

mik

IRC
You should venture onto the mighty IRC channel. I'm bored :p --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 05:08, February 12, 2011 (UTC)
 * If you're online, you should jump on the IRC. I have something very funny to tell you, but I don't want to say it here. --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 22:24, February 14, 2011 (UTC)

Slider
Way ahead of you. --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 06:14, February 15, 2011 (UTC)

IRC
Hey RR. Could you go on the IRC? Thanks! -- BobNewbie talk • blog 07:18, February 16, 2011 (UTC)

The Sims 3 (iPhone)
Hey, Random Ranauan. The Sims 3 for iPhone apparently has vampires and werewolves too. Should we cover them in the articles, or leave them until we have more information?

My accidental IRC leave
Hey, I didn't mean to leave the IRC, but Freenode is seriously acting up. I might not be able to join for another hour or so.

Hi RR :), Could you offer me some help, how can I log in onto IRC? Thank you :)! --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 21:02, February 21, 2011 (UTC)

Yes, it's GuiGuerreiro, remember? Thank you --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 21:08, February 21, 2011 (UTC)

Yes, but I'm not sure of which section should I use to log in :|, could you say to me? Thank you! --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 21:14, February 21, 2011 (UTC)

There's a problem, IRC is not opening in a new window, instead it opens on THe Sims Wiki:Irc channel, and I can't send messages to people :(! --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 21:22, February 21, 2011 (UTC)

Sims 3 Houses
I am a noob at the Sims series but:

How many stories can a house have? Hallowseve15 02:13, February 22, 2011 (UTC)

Re: Battles
Well, my computer was destroyed due to a problem with my RAM. I had to wait for 4 days to get my computer right now. So I had to wait to awnser this. Anyway, do you have any preferences for the backround? |_Andronikos Leventis Talk 19:36, February 23, 2011 (UTC)


 * Possibly standing in front of the City Hall. Ok, I'll see what I can do! |_Andronikos Leventis Talk 19:59, February 23, 2011 (UTC)
 * Goodeviltie.jpg you are. |_Andronikos Leventis Talk 08:39, February 24, 2011 (UTC)

IRC
I'm afraid that the IRC is failing me too much. Could we just discuss here? Ѧüя◎ґ 00:17, February 24, 2011 (UTC)

Fanon Stuff
I just fixed it up and put it as fan fiction, because you did that to the story page, so I posted Liz and John's as fan fiction.

JohnDoeElizabethRose 01:46, February 24, 2011 (UTC)

Also, can you delete the Household page soon? I'm planning on moving it to Layout: Family/Household by tomorrow afternoon or night.

Thanks, JohnDoeElizabethRose 04:35, February 24, 2011 (UTC)

RE: Property template
Good idea! At the moment, we seem to be using to show who owns the page. Shall we switch the templates? Also, the Property template would stand out more with a border and we should write some documentation (so users know how to use the template) but it's all up to you. I have added an template to the template in case we want to further improve it. GG  (t)  •  (c)  •  (b)  11:25, February 24, 2011 (UTC)

Change the word game
Hey RR. You can go ahead and start a new round on the Change the word game in the forums. --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 05:07, February 25, 2011 (UTC)

Game Portals
Hey RR. I got some ideas, but I'll have to do them later. Do me a favor and tell me when you're on the IRC, so that we could discuss how it should look. BobNewbie talk • blog 11:14, February 25, 2011 (UTC)

Fanon:Sarah Peasant
Do you like my fanon article - Sarah Peasant :)?! Could you please check discussions on community portal? I have started new one, named: Fanon discussion, I think it's important :)! Thank you --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 15:11, February 25, 2011 (UTC)

Do you like my fanon article - Fanon:Sarah Peasant? :) Thank you. --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 16:16, February 25, 2011 (UTC)

She isn't because her last name is spelled Peasant not Pleasant :p, do you like the idea of the images of simology? Thank you! --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 16:33, February 25, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hmm... I'm afraid I'm not very good at templates :S. --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 16:47, February 25, 2011 (UTC)


 * Thank you sweetheart :)! --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 16:51, February 25, 2011 (UTC)

Fanon
Hi RR! How are you? :)

I noticed that there are a lot of fanon pages on this wiki, and I want to make one of my own. Sadly, I don't know how to make a page. Here;

1: How can I add the character mugshot? I mean, you were editing fanon pages, so I'm sure you know what I mean.

2: You see the info boxes that talk about the details of the Sim, right? How can I add one?

That's all. Thanks! :)SimAddict 00:40, February 27, 2011 (UTC)

Well.........I don't really have an interest in downloading SimPE, because I know what that leads to. But I don't really have a choice, so.....do you think you can tell me more about it?SimAddict 00:40, February 27, 2011 (UTC)

Hey there! How are you?

I need your help making a fanon page myself. I'm in school now, and time is limited, so once I get home and finish my homework, I'm gonna contact you again. See ya! :)SimAddict 01:12, March 3, 2011 (UTC)

OK, let's get down to business. First off, I'm gonna create the page today or tomorrow, depending on what time we have left. Also, I need to get a new page for my fanon sim. I will need your help creating it, due to the namespace, templates, details and whatnots. Tell me about how to assemble it on my talkpage, and as soon as I get myself a picture of my fanon sim, I'll let you know. K? Tnx! :)SimAddict 10:29, March 3, 2011 (UTC)

Images
Well the pictures are ones I took on my Sims game. And how should I categorize them? Sorry I'm very new at this.NY22Giants22 23:35, February 26, 2011 (UTC)NY22Giants22

RR, could you check Community poratl talk, I added a comment on fanon discussion. Thank you for stoping by! --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 23:52, February 26, 2011 (UTC)

How do I rename them? --NY22Giants22 20:20, February 27, 2011 (UTC)

The edit button has no arrow. --NY22Giants22 00:51, February 28, 2011 (UTC)

I rully don't care what you name them. Whatever works best is fine :) Thanks you so much for all the help. And BTW, thank you for the nice compliment you left about my fanons. It means a lot. Thanks again. :) --NY22Giants22 21:10, February 28, 2011 (UTC)

Images
Everytime i try to categorize them, a thing pops up say:

"the modification you were try to make was aborted by an extention hook"

NY22Giants22 00:30, February 27, 2011 (UTC)

It is also not letting me copyright them because of a spam filter.

IRC
Could you go on the IRC please? I need your opinion on something for P&P. BobNewbie talk • blog 07:03, February 27, 2011 (UTC)

RE: Friendly warning
Thanks for the heads up, I'm used to capitalizing each word.-- ♥DarthCookie♥  16:47, March 2, 2011 (UTC)

There's a problem with Clara Dortheimer
Hi RR, how have you been ;)? Could you offer some help? It seems we have a problem with the article Clara Dortheimer, it couldn't be moved to the proper namespace (fanon), and I don't know why, do you have any suggestion? Thank you! --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 21:37, March 2, 2011 (UTC)

Question
Hi. How do I get headshot pictures of the Sims I've made in Sims 3? Like, headshots like the ones that are in SimPE for Sims 2 Sims? Thanks! --NY22Giants22 03:04, March 6, 2011 (UTC)

Oh okay. Thanks! --NY22Giants22 03:37, March 6, 2011 (UTC)

RE:Licensing
Which image didn't I license? I though I licensed every pics I uploaded... JM9193 14:15, March 7, 2011 (UTC)

Oh. I thought that putting "a sim from the Sims 2"  under "licensing" when uploading the image actually was the license. Thanks for the tip. JM9193 14:27, March 7, 2011 (UTC)

RE: The Sims Medieval Blog
That's fine by me! :) 20:30, March 10, 2011 (UTC)

Family Trees
I love the family trees you make, and the family trees in general because I find them to be so interesting. I was wondering how you make them, because I've been wanting to make them for my Sims that I make, just for the fun of it. Hope you can help! Thanks! --NY22Giants22 22:23, March 12, 2011 (UTC)

Thank you so much for making it for me! And the default picture of Lucy Hanby is perfect. Thanks! --NY22Giants22 06:35, March 13, 2011 (UTC)

It looks great! Thanks! :) --NY22Giants22 15:21, March 13, 2011 (UTC)

Okay I'll let you know. :) I've actually been working on making the King family in The Sims 3, but no matter how many times I make them, I'm not happy with them. So yeah. When I'm finished I'll let you know! Thank you so much for being so much help. --NY22Giants22 19:31, March 13, 2011 (UTC)

Family Tree - Help
Hi!

I have problem with Family Tree. Because I don't know how to make it.... Can you help me?(I ask, because i wanna add my fanon sim)

Fanon discussion
I feel people are not very interested in the fanon discussion, so I would like to ask, to make sure the discussion does not die, what could we do, should we add the fanon categories to sim templates? I would like to know what's your point to understand and discuss with you :)! Thank you and very best wishes for you! --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 17:38, March 11, 2011 (UTC)

Why haven't you responded to me, yet :O? Thank you. --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 23:51, March 11, 2011 (UTC)

RR, could you please respond??! Thank you. --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 09:56, March 13, 2011 (UTC)

Copied from above to be able to see the message
 * Thank you for doing so ^^. --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 17:55, March 13, 2011 (UTC)
 * Execuse me, I'm lost where's the consensus started :o? --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 17:57, March 13, 2011 (UTC)

Re: Family Tree
If you can...

http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/Fanon:Landgraab_Family

do to make it nicer? please

Do you canoe?
Hey! hop on the IRC, I'm bored! --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 06:39, March 14, 2011 (UTC)

Re:Re:Family Tree
Look at my profile http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/User:Hyperhyundai

Bella is: Parent of Lena Spouse for Mortimer

Mortimer is: Parent of Roman Spouse for Bella

Grim Reaper is: Parent of Lena

(PS: i can't found Grim Reaper image)

Hyperhyundai 16:07, March 14, 2011 (UTC)

no she isn't

PS: Who deleted picture of my Bella?!

Hyperhyundai 14:50, March 15, 2011 (UTC)

How long i must wait for this family tree?

Hyperhyundai 22:11, March 16, 2011 (UTC)

thanks... i love this!

(PS: I saw Johny Smith(that alien) in The Sims on GBA.. if you wanna i may take him an picture, okay?)

Re:IRC
Do you still want me to join :O? Thank you! --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 10:36, March 19, 2011 (UTC)

Hi again :)! It looks like people forgot about the fanon discussion and since I think we would get support from community should we start to put the fanon categories on Simbios, sim and pet templates, all of them could be like this "Category:>example:Pleasantview Sims< (fanon)" what do you think :)? Thank you! --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 17:46, March 19, 2011 (UTC)

Hey, nice job with the 3-way battle! -- BobNewbie talk • blog 07:14, March 21, 2011 (UTC)

Question
Hi there!

I was just wondering where you got your user picture from. If you could tell me, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Wogan Hemlock - The Dark Sage  04:09, March 26, 2011 (UTC)

Fanon again

 * It seems like people like the idea of categories we could implement them, do you want any help :)? Thank you. --Guilherme Guerreiro (talk here) 17:20, March 27, 2011 (UTC)

Fanon: Peterson Family
Thank you for fixing my page i was trying to get the names verticle but it just wouldn't!

Maxymax123 14:32, March 28, 2011 (UTC)

RE: IRC Channel Problem
No idea. Everyone else has been able to enter the channel fine. Have you tried logging in with NickServ? If you think Chatzilla is a problem, try entering via here. 19:47, March 29, 2011 (UTC)

Email
Hello there! I thought I should contact the entire admin team about this, since this is a little bit off-wiki but still, from what I and some contacted admins can see, an idea that could be beneficial for The Sims Wiki.

I am currently in the planning - almost creating - process of making an email account for The Sims Wiki. This account, while not needed extremely, could bring a large amount of positive things for the wiki.

Firstly, this is a smaller The Sims Wiki version of Special:Contact. Through this, we can send surveys to users about new features or ideas we implement. Do the users agree with a makeover of the Community Portal? Do the users want this policy to be added? What ideas do users have for the future?

Secondly, we can use this for more private, though still completely controlled, user reporting. If I see someone being rude to me and don't want to "look stupid" by reporting it to an admin, which some users do think, what do I do? I send an email through, and let an admin read it and check what's been going on. Note: This isn't a "I emailed first!" scenario, every user involved, included the sender, will be investigated.

Thirdly, and this is completely optional for users, they can "subscribe" to the newsletter. This will be where they allow us to send a monthly, if not bi-weekly, email, containing links to active votes and discussions, the Newsletter, open positions, new features, etc.

Now, I still have a lot of ideas on how to use this productively, but another reason I'm contacting all admins is to sort out something. I know that I may not be completely trusted by all of the admins to handle this alone so I am going to ask all admins who wish to join the project to say so on my talk page, and I will send the password to you once the email account is activated. Currently, I prefer as little users managing this account as possible, due to problems that may arise if all admins had access to the same account. I would appreciate only bureaucrats requesting the password if they like, but I still encourage admins to request it if they wish.

Please note that this account will not use my, or any other user's real account password, as that would be pretty dumb to hand out on a silver plate.

I hope you all read this and think about ideas and or reasons to oppose it.

Have a nice day further.

-- Zombie talk • blog 20:18, April 7, 2011 (UTC)