Site design update: back to the default skin

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It was helpfully pointed out to us that the new skin has severe accessibility issues when changing the font size. We're sorry we missed it during our initial testing phase. For the moment we've reverted to the default Vector design until we get this fixed - which we hope will be soon, but could be in a few days.

Thanks to everyone who reported bugs so far! We are working hard to resolve them. Once the changes slow down or by next week we'll make a list of known bugs and some features.

What the Wiki Committee did in November

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We finally upgraded Fanlore's MediaWiki version! You can find more information here. Not everything went according to plan and the new skin had to be removed temporarily, but we're working on it.

The Strategic Planning committee deployed their surveys for staff members, gardeners, and editors. As of a few days ago they received feedback from more than forty people. Many thanks to everyone who took the time to fill out the survey! It will provide us with valuable information about how to improve Fanlore and the Wiki committee in the future.

Categories were also discussed and modified, thanks to everyone who weighed in. Fanlore relies on its users to point out which categories they need, as the Wiki committee could never do this on its own, so please always feel free to make suggestions!

Additionally the Wiki committee is still working on two fair use cases together with Legal.

We are also already preparing for the next term. This OTW term officially ends on December 14. However, we will definitely try to eliminate all major problems with the new site before we (try to) take a break. We will still respond to urgent user queries and concerns like identity protection. However, if you have a new idea about categories or other things the Wiki committee should be doing, please consider waiting until the new term begins, which is scheduled to be in the middle of January. Wiki staff members have worked very hard this year and deserve a holiday!