Forms for Wikicode

[kylara]

I've been thinking about the process of documenting doujinshi on Fanlore. Not about me personally documenting it, but the documentation process in general. Every so often the topic of outreach comes up around Fanlore and the OTW, (which I think about more often then I care to admit,) and ease of use probably factors into that. Wikicode isn't difficult, but it's more work than filling out a simple form; for instance, MangaUpdates.com's "add a series" form looks like this, which is very straight-forward.

So on Monday, I got tired of bemoaning to myself the lack of a simple process for documenting doujinshi, and I made one that works for Fanlore:

Check it out!

Basically, it takes all the information in the form and converts it into basic wikicode using the Doujinshi template. It includes a descriptive first sentence and categories. I'll write a breakdown of what happens with all the info if anyone would like to see.

This is just for doujinshi. Is there any interest in things like this?


[Update] I've edited the code:
- it now includes the option for a second doujinka,
- fandoms with their own doujinshi categories now automatically get those categories included (e.g. Digimon now gets [[Category: Digimon Doujinshi]] instead of [[Category: Digimon]]),
- a link to where the doujinshi should be created is automatically generated at the bottom of the page, along with some alternate links in case the name is already taken.

There is also now a version of this form in Japanese!

Comments

[frogspace.livejournal.com]

in the event that a Japanese fan sees Fanlore and does feel worried for any reason, I'd be very surprised if they tried to contact the committee for clarification.

Good point.

Maybe we could make a Japanese translation of that privacy policy?

I think that's a good idea. If someone then contacts the wiki committee, it shouldn't be too difficult to find someone from the translations committee or another volunteer who speaks Japanese to help with the request. :)

(I could try to arrange a translation of the clarified policy once it's finished, if wiki people think it's a good idea.)

As resources are always limited, I'm sure help with the translation would be greatly appreciated! I'll suggest your idea and let you know when the policy update is finished (speaking as a very new to the job wiki person). I'm pretty sure it will be posted to this community.

[unjapanologist]

If someone then contacts the wiki committee, it shouldn't be too difficult to find someone from the translations committee or another volunteer who speaks Japanese to help with the request. :)

It may be very reassuring in and of itself if there's an option for Japanese interaction. Great! Yes, please give me a poke when the update is finished, just in case I miss the announcement here.