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These are discussions about:

  • Where will the wiki go?
  • How will things be exported? who will be responsible for it?
  • What will happen to the Wikia Wiki?

If there is something that isn't covered by the topics bellow, please add a new section.

Domain Name and New Wiki Name

What do you think should be the domain and the name of the independent wiki?


fzerowiki.org was available last time I checked. Moydow 03:02, November 7, 2010 (UTC)

If we end up having to ask porple to host, we'll probably have a .com domain, and fzerowiki.com is currently available. Level3 15:33, November 7, 2010 (UTC)

Do we want the name to reflect the domain like wikirby or Be based on something in game like Lylat Wiki? Bud0011 00:46, November 8, 2010 (UTC).
I'd prefer to have fzerowiki.whatever as the domain, and the name the same, unless someone can trump the current one (see below). Moydow 00:53, November 8, 2010 (UTC)

Export Details

Discuss Exporting related info here

If we can't figure out a hosting solution on our own, we should go to porplemontage for help. He currently hosts SmashWiki and DonkeyKong Wiki, and offered to host KingdomHeartsWiki, not to mention he owns Mario Wiki. About actually moving, we should do this the way most wikis do, get a database dump, export everything, including edit histories and such. Level3 15:30, November 7 (UTC)

Well, i don't know about asking prop for help. Even though he's very generous to offer these wiki's hosting abilities, he seems very secretive and hasn't been involved much in the conversation to gain the trust of the KH Community. Of course i could be wrong, since i never actually met the guy; but i'd be cautious. Bud0011 20:01, November 7, 2010 (UTC).
If I were to guess I'd say he does some private discussion with admins about ads and etc. So what from what I understand, he hosts us for free and would theoretically own the wiki, and all the ad revenue (if any) goes to him. Of course we'd have to talk to porple himself about that. The main point is is that we only ask him or other NIWA admins if we can't host ourselves. Can we get hosted on grifkuba like WikiBound currently is and LylatWiki used to be? Level3 18:53, November 7, 2010 (UTC)
It is certainly a possibly. Let me just figure out my financial situation, and i will get back to you. Bud0011 00:02, November 8, 2010 (UTC).
Otherwise I think our only hope is to get help from NIWA, since I'm pretty sure nobody else can even bring about even the possibility of getting this wiki hosted on our own, but feel free to correct me. Level3 00:33, November 8, 2010 (UTC)

Old Wikia's New Name

Have a suggestion for a new name of the Wikia? Then discuss it here

Unless someone can think of a new, creative name (I can't), we're best off sticking with F-Zero Wiki. Level3 15:25, November 7, 2010 (UTC)


Prerequisites For The Eventual Move

Discuss what you think we should accomplish here before we go independent.

My ideas are as follows:

  • Reach the 200 article mark.
  • Make sure said articles are of good quality and not just stubs made to increase that count.
  • Obviously find a good and lasting hosting solution
  • Gather a community of dedicated members and editors.

The last one is iffy, as we might not be able to do so without the help of NIWA, as, sadly, this series' future seems to lie in the Smash Bros. Series, which can't really attract people to a F-Zero wiki.


Once we do move, however, we should immediately apply for at least affiliation with NIWA, this could help us attract people. Level3 00:31, November 8, 2010 (UTC)

However, building up a community of editors will be difficult, given the abomination that is Oasis, and how it has driven so many editors permanently off Wikia. Your other points (excluding hosting) tie into this: articles grow from users, but if we have none but ourselves, it's an uphill struggle. I know Oasis is optional for logged-in users, but for how long? I personally would have prioritised getting off Wikia, but that's just my opinion. Moydow 00:45, November 8, 2010 (UTC)
Agreed. First, we get off Wikia. Also, would it be ok if i set up a template system like i have set up in Lylat Wiki. Does anyone have a problem with that? Bud0011 00:41, November 8, 2010 (UTC).
If you think it'll improve article quality, then yes, go for it. Moydow 00:57, November 8, 2010 (UTC)
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