(Jul. 18, 2019 5:42 AM)Okanie Wrote:(Jul. 18, 2019 12:17 AM)XSabxManiacX Wrote: Im sure the changes were added recently, due to your insistent points (I think I had a user complain to me how someone was fussing over wiki, yikes. No name was mentioned, huh). Thats a good start over there, I suppose
I am especially sorry about how the wiki is dealing with the kanji part. I suppose we could take it entirely out, or compromise to fix it entirely if thats the case. Though, I am wondering why of all places, someone would actually look up to the wiki as a source to learn kanji? I would at least hire a teacher to teach me, or at least go to a reliable language-learning website/app/etc. Wikis in general are not advocates for bilingual bonuses
Then again, a wiki account is free and doesnt require an email (awesome!). Anyone can come up and edit if they like. The thing with fan-led information sites, unfortunately, is that they are not trustworthy and can be inaccurate (very much like Wikipedia). Users who fuss about this are better off staying away from those sites, or off the internet in general. It is that simple, and starts with a simple click
But if you would like, I can make a throwaway wiki account for you so you are able to fix up these mistakes
Surprise, surprise, it was me-- considering wiki was taken as a joke for the longest time by many other fans. Just no one ever stated specifics out as to what was the issue and outright ignored the site. If you want the site ignored completely, that works too I guess.
Oh boy, because I obviously have the money to pay for a teacher to teach me! Apps? Oh boy, have you ever had a language app in which you completed all the courses and it kept your attention long enough? Reliable apps? You do realize those cost money right? In which, oh dear, I don't have! Guess I'm not allowed to learn a language now, oh well. And wow, putting kanji on the wiki yet translating it wrong is a great way to confuse people-- so, uh, why is it on there? I mean obviously it's important enough to put on there! I mean look, there's even incorrect translations on there as well! Thanks.
You do realize that some people actually try and practice languages in areas that they find interest in such as beyburst or sometimes in everyday/ real experiences. Sometimes people go on wiki and find the language that is put on there and try translating it themselves. If it's wrong, then it's spreading misinformation to those that aren't learning or don't have a desire to learn the language. "Oh, Sumie means 'crimson ink' guess he really is like Shu!" That literally could have been avoided if it was double checked, and you don't even have to know the language fully to see that-- stick it in a dictionary and there's your definition.
Ah, don't bother-- I'm at the point where I'll just keep all the flaws to wiki to myself unless someone uses it as a source of information. It's considered a joke to many so I guess I'll keep that trend up, right? Especially if it's so easy to change it and then have it changed by someone else. I wouldn't be surprise if the next day, someone changes it back. It happened in the past, so who's to say it won't happen again.
Honestly, Im not frankly surprised by how weird and wacky the wiki is. It happens on the Beyblade wiki, so whos to say it wouldnt happen on other wiki for Canon information? Maybe if you edit on there, someone would make you a mod for helping to fix up all of that. Because, Im one of the very few people who halted on editing the Beyblade wiki (because it 1) mainly got me nowhere; the admins dont even promote anyone and not enough mods to live with, 2) I have other interests besides dealing with a cesspit of vandals and inaccurate information, 3) I just dont have interest in Beyblade very much anymore
Trust me, I have high value for people who nitpick for the good reasons. If someone thinks they can fix up the wiki somehow, then they can become a mod. The Beyblade wiki is an overall friendly place, but some people call it a huge mess. There are genuine people who are not trying to be malicious and give anyone wrong information. Demonizing users on there seems a little unfair
But the question still remains: Why don’t you just edit these mistakes yourself and just be done with it? If these little mistakes anger you so much, then take around 20 minutes and fix them. Im sure others have been telling you that too. People are not perfect and youre expecting them to be intelligent robots. Because, get this, we are just as imperfect as the best person on this planet. I think the wiki would like someone as confident as you, who would love mistakes to be fixed
At this point, users are PMing me how you keep nitpicking them just because theyre trying to fix the wikis (to fulfill your demands). Theyre trying hard, but now they feel you just hate them and nitpick them for edits that arent truling their fault (do you think they are malicious people who would give misinformation on purpose?). And like, I cant help them much because its your problem and their problem? Im just there to cheer people up, for hecking sakes
If you could be kind, just post here what you would like the wiki page to say. And then I can copy and paste it over and let them know you want it that way
Also, you reserve the right to explain why your edit matters. Someone can undo it, but you have the right to add it back and explain. A majority the active users on there are not dictators or high-thinking people; theyd be glad to help protect your edits from detractors who try to revert them